Death of Israeli Diplomats
May 23, 2025
Death of Israeli Diplomats
"The Jewish Electorate Institute is shocked, dismayed, and deeply heartbroken by the murders of two young Israeli diplomats last night in Washington, DC. These two bright lights - Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim - represented the best of us. We are all in mourning.
Sadly, this is what it means to be a Jew in America in 2025. And as a Jewish organization dedicated to explaining to the American people how Jewish voters think, as well as to researching the views of Jewish voters, we believe that it’s crucial for all Americans to understand that this is a moment of crisis both in the Jewish community and for our country.
This is why we must emphasize that, according to a recent poll that we conducted, 56% of American Jews disapprove of President Trump’s handling of antisemitism. Our country is facing an antisemitism crisis and we implore our leaders to take actions that push back against all forms of antisemitism while protecting our institutions more effectively. To this end, we call on the president to rescind his proposed cuts to the non-profit security grant program.
The American Jewish community clearly wants action. The current situation is intolerable for our entire community and must be ended. We call on all Americans to join us in rejecting the growing threat of antisemitism that threatens to engulf us all.
Baruch Dayan HaEmet. May the names and memories of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinski be for blessings."
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2025 Media Contact: Steve Rabinowitz press@jewishelectorateinstitute.org Jewish Electorate Institute Statement on Antisemitic Murders in Sydney, Australia Washington, D.C. - The Jewish Electorate Institute (JEI) mourns the victims, stands in solidarity with the Jewish community in Australia, and reaffirms our commitment to confronting antisemitism wherever it appears—through education, accountability, and collective moral clarity. JEI condemns in the strongest possible terms the antisemitic violence that led to the murders at Bondi Beach in Sydney. This horrific act is not only an attack on innocent lives, but an assault on the values of human dignity, pluralism, and safety that democratic societies depend upon. We remain committed to advancing civic engagement, democratic values, and accountability to ensure that antisemitism—wherever it emerges—is confronted early, forcefully, and without political qualification. Antisemitism—whether expressed through rhetoric, intimidation, or violence—has no place in civil society. When hatred is allowed to fester unchecked, it endangers not only Jewish communities but the broader social fabric that protects all minorities. As a nonpartisan organization committed to civic engagement and democratic norms, JEI calls on leaders, institutions, and communities across the political spectrum to speak out clearly and consistently against antisemitism and all forms of hate, and to take meaningful action to prevent violence before it occurs. Make our voices heard by urging elected officials, civic leaders, educators, faith communities, and civil society organizations to act with clarity and resolve. Condemn antisemitism unequivocally. Invest in education that confronts hatred and misinformation and strengthens protections for vulnerable communities. Reject the normalization of rhetoric that dehumanizes or incites violence. Silence and ambiguity enable hate to grow. Collective, principled action can stop it. We must take action now!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2025 Media Contact: Steve Rabinowitz Bluelight Strategies steve@bluelightstrategies.com
JEI's work continues to be noted in national-level debates, and is proud to continue to be recognized in national media, including The New York Times this month. Our grassroots work is resonating in national-level policy conversations. As policy debates evolve, JEI remains committed to fostering informed civic engagement, interfaith dialogue, and community mobilization. "...Mr. Goldman and Mr. Espaillat also represent districts with substantial Jewish populations, according to research by the Jewish Electorate Institute . (Mr. Goldman’s district also includes large pockets of immigrant Muslim voters from Bangladesh and other countries.)" Continue to the article here
