US EditionRev. Al Sharpton, Mayor Eric Adams, and Jewish Leaders Will Unit in NYC to Condemn Deadly Shooting of Israeli Embassy Workers
- On May 23, 2025, Rev. Al Sharpton, Mayor Eric Adams, and leaders from the Jewish community gathered in Manhattan to hold a vigil condemning the shooting of two Israeli embassy employees in Washington, D.C.
- The vigil followed the May 22 shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum, amid rising antisemitic violence since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
- More than 200 attendees gathered under heightened security, where speakers emphasized unity against hate and called for enhanced education on Jewish history.
- Mayor Adams stated New York must lead in tragedy, while Rev. Sharpton declared, "Hate has no home here," reaffirming his commitment to justice and peace.
- The vigil highlighted growing fears about antisemitism, as prosecutors characterize the shooting as a bias-motivated attack with terrorist intent and anticipate additional charges.
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Jewish groups say local leaders must ‘stop tolerating hate’ after DC shooting
Jewish organization leaders called for local elected officials and civic heads to “stop tolerating hate in the guise of activism” following the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy employees.
'Not just a Jewish problem': Local Jewish community leaders, advocates speak out on deadly DC shooting
CHICAGO — Leaders from the local Jewish community and advocates are speaking out about the fatal shooting in Washington, DC that left two staff members of the Israeli Embassy dead. The Anti-Defamation League started tracking antisemitic incidents 46 years ago and a recent report says the current numbers are the highest on record. Jewish community leaders and advocates are now urging the public to recognize that this week’s attack, and antisemiti…
Following DC shooting, NYC mayoral candidates address issues critical to Jewish community at a town hall
When New York City’s leading Democratic mayoral candidates convened Thursday evening for a Jewish town hall, many of their minds were on another city. The event took place about a month before the June 24 primary that is likely to decide the city’s next mayor. It also occurred a day after a shooting that killed two people outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. “I feel shaken, I feel angry, I feel depressed,” City Comptroller Brad …
Following DC shooting, NYC mayoral candidates address issues critical to Jewish community at a town hall - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
When New York City’s leading Democratic mayoral candidates convened Thursday evening for a Jewish town hall, many of their minds were on another city. The event took place about a month before the June 24 primary that is likely to decide the city’s next mayor. It also occurred a day after a shooting that killed two people outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. “I feel shaken, I feel angry, I feel depressed,” City Comptroller Brad …
Chicago Jewish leaders condemn Israeli Embassy staffers shooting
(NewsNation) — Jewish and city leaders from Chicago on Friday condemned the Wednesday night shooting of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C. The suspected shooter, Elias Rodriguez, lived and worked in Chicago. Rodriguez allegedly shot and killed Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, a couple soon to be engaged, outside the Capitol Jewish Museum on Wednesday. Rodriguez shouted “Free, free Palestine” as he was led away after his arrest a…
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