Family of Sarah Milgrim Speaks on Life, Love, and Loss After Washington Shooting

A Life Defined by Love and Community

• 💖 Sarah Milgrim's parents, Bob and Nancy, and brother Jacob, remember her as a perfect child who loved her family and community.
• 🌍 Her love for Israel deepened after a bat mitzvah in Jerusalem, leading to further tours and participation in the Tech to Peace program, which focused on social immersion.
• 🤝 The Tech to Peace program aimed to bring Israelis and Palestinians together, highlighting Sarah's commitment to peaceful coexistence.

A Love Story Cut Short

• ❤️ Sarah fell in love with Yaron Lashinsky while working at the Israeli embassy, and their relationship was described as a blossoming love they hoped would lead to marriage.
• 🕊️ They were leaving a diplomatic event discussing aid to Gaza on May 21st when they were tragically killed.

Responding to Hate with Resilience

• 💔 Sarah's family refutes claims that the alleged shooter was a political prisoner or hero, emphasizing that Sarah was not against Palestinians or people in Gaza.
• ✊ Her parents believe this attack is a continuation of events like October 7th and a symptom of growing anti-semitism.
• ✡️ In response to this trend, the family and Jewish communities are embracing the idea of "being more Jewish" as the best way to counter anti-semitism.
• ✈️ Sarah's parents plan to visit Yaron Lashinsky's family in Israel in the fall to meet them and visit Yaron's grave.