TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly shared in a press release this morning that she joins in mourning the loss of Kansan Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, two Israeli Embassy staff who were killed last night outside of the Captial Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.
The couple was attending an American Jewish Congress conference and according to the Jerusalem Post, they were about to be engaged. Milgrim was from Overland Park, Kan., and a University of Kansas graduate. Lischinsky was born in Germany and moved to Israel when he was 16.
“As I have said before, antisemitic violence is not theoretical, and it is happening now. Those responsible for this vicious crime must be brought to justice,” said Governor Kelly in a statement. “In my role as Governor, I will continue to call out antisemitism and be active in pushing back against it. As Kansans, we value peace over violence, dialogue over destruction, and dignity for all people, regardless of faith or background.”
