LAS VEGAS: Hundreds Gather at UNLV Conference to Confront Antisemitism

Community leaders, educators and advocates gathered at UNLV on Friday, November 6, for a conference on recognizing and responding to antisemitism.

The sold-out Rising Above Together conference was organized by the Anti-Defamation League and UNLV. It brought speakers, panels and breakout discussions to the university's Student Union, with a capacity crowd of about 400.

Speakers included ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen and UNLV President Chris Heavey. Discussions focused on antisemitism, hate and the role of schools and wider communities in responding.

ADL regional director Jolie Brislin said confronting antisemitism requires a response beyond the Jewish community. Organizers said the aim was to give participants practical tools they could use in their schools, organizations and communities.

The conference also included attention to recognizing antisemitism in education and building understanding among people from different backgrounds. The lead image is an archive UNLV campus photo, not a photo of Friday's conference.