Statement from Temple Shalom of Northwest Arkansas leadership:
We are still processing the murders of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim outside the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., last night, May 21, 2025.
We all know that the outcome of antisemitic rhetoric is violence and vigilantism that puts Jews and non-Jews in harm’s way. We at Temple Shalom condemn the murders in the strongest terms and call for a de-escalation of rhetoric around the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
As longtime and proud advocates for peace, we offer condolences to the surviving family members and comfort to the whole community as we grieve.
Please note that all of our upcoming events have security present and our security committee is connected with law enforcement to ensure your safety at Temple Shalom.
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אֲ-דֹנָי אֱ-לֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם דַּיָּן הָאֱמֶת
Transliteration: Ba’ruch a’tah Adonai, E’loheinu melech haolam, da’yahn haehmet.
Translation: Blessed are You, Adonai, our God, Ruler of the universe, the True Judge.
News account, late May 22, 2025, from The Associated Press