What Is Messianic Judaism? Understanding the Faith of a Murdered Israeli Diplomat

(Worthy Insights) – Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim were murdered last month in Washington, DC, by a gunman who was allegedly targeting Jews and Zionists.

But in the days following the heinous attack, new details emerged that added complexity to an already heartbreaking story. Lischinsky, who worked at the Israeli Embassy, was not a typical Jewish diplomat. He was a member of a Messianic Jewish congregation in Jerusalem—a community that is both controversial and unique, blending Jewish identity with a belief in Jesus as the Messiah.

Lischinsky and Milgrim, his girlfriend, were reportedly preparing to travel to Israel the following week to get engaged. Friends and family say the couple was deeply in love and committed to a life together, both personally and spiritually. [ Source (Read More…) ]


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