May the memories of Yaron and Sarah be a blessing. May we someday see a just and peaceful future for Israelis and Palestinians, as we have learned that Sarah was working toward. May our community worship and gather without fear. 4/4

The mainstreaming of hate speech often leads to hate crimes and this is certainly what happened in DC last night. We hope that the violence will be denounced by all people of conscience who care about Jewish and broader communal safety. 3/4

This violence does nothing to help the Palestinian cause, but will raise tensions in NY and undermine the work being done to advance peace in Israel & Palestine. This senseless, antisemitic attack contributes to growing fears in Jewish communities in NY & throughout the country. 2/4

We are shocked by the vile, antisemitic attack last night outside the AJC event at the Capitol Jewish Museum in Washington D.C. 1/4

Our Executive Director Phylisa Wisdom on yesterday’s demonstration against Itamar Ben-Gvir and his visit to New York. Read more in Haaretz here: www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

Our Executive Director Phylisa Wisdom makes it clear that very real Jewish pain should not be weaponized to spread division and score political points. Read more here: www.timesofisrael.com/with-yiddish...

Our statement yesterday: