A Wider Bridge is heartbroken by the terrorist attack that took place last night outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, in which Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky were murdered. The two had just left a diplomatic reception hosted by the American Jewish Committee, focused on humanitarian diplomacy in the Middle East and efforts to support civilians in Gaza.
We mourn the loss of two extraordinary individuals whose lives were dedicated to diplomacy, peace, and service.
Sarah Milgrim held a special place in the A Wider Bridge community. She had worked closely with our team and was a cherished ally to the LGBTQ community. Sarah was a gifted public servant and a bridge-builder—deeply committed to justice, dignity, and inclusion for all people. Her warmth, brilliance, and humanity touched everyone who knew her.
This brutal attack—outside a Jewish institution and just days after the opening of the museum’s “LGBTQ+ Jews in the Federal City” exhibit—is a chilling reminder of the threats facing Jewish and LGBTQ communities. That Sarah and Yaron were targeted after attending an event dedicated to dialogue and humanitarian aid underscores the indiscriminate cruelty of hate.
We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of Sarah and Yaron. We stand in solidarity with the Capital Jewish Museum, the Embassy of Israel, the American Jewish Committee, and all those impacted by this horrific act of violence.
May their memories be a blessing—and may their legacy inspire us to keep showing up for one another in the face of hate.
