Capital Jewish Museum reopens with tribute to slain couple

Capital Jewish Museum reopens with tribute to slain couple

The Capital Jewish Museum reopened its doors Thursday, just over a week after a deadly shooting outside its entrance.

WASHINGTON - The Capital Jewish Museum reopened its doors Thursday, just over a week after a deadly shooting outside its entrance.

City officials and faith leaders gathered for a tribute honoring the victims - Israeli Embassy staffers Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Milgrim, 26. The couple, who were set to become engaged this week, were killed in the attack.

Museum reopens after tragedy

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What they're saying:

"I believe strongly, and I have said often, it is not up to the Jewish Community to say, ‘support us.’ It is up to all of us to denounce antisemitism in all forms," said D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.

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Imam Talib Shareef of Masjid Muhammad echoed the sentiment, saying, "Understand, that it doesn't matter who an attacker or attackers are — or what they claim — their actions are criminal, inhumane and not condoned." 

Leaders honor victims

Security remains tight at the museum, and a book for visitors to leave messages in memory of Lischenski and Milgrim has been set up inside.

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Capital Jewish Museum reopens as community continues to mourn

The Capital Jewish Museum will reopen Thursday, a little more than a week after two Israeli Embassy staffers were fatally shot outside its doors.