Rabbi Howard Morrison

On Wednesday night, two Israeli embassy activists were gunned down outside the Jewish museum in Washington D.C  in an act of anti-Semitic hate and terror. Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim who were preparing to get engaged were brutally murdered in an act of cowardice and evil. These two young people had moved to Israel, became embassy officials, and committed themselves to supporting Zionism, the State of Israel, and the Jewish people. They were both advocates for peace and were attending an event entitled, "from pain to purpose." 

As we prepare to conclude reading the book of Vayikra this Shabbat, we will add the words, "Chazak Chazak V'Nitchazek - Be strong, Be strong, and let us be strengthened." At a time of pain, loss, and grief once again, may we be strengthened in learning about these two people's values and be strong and proud as committed Zionistic Jews.

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Howard Morrison