Hundreds of community leaders, educators and law‑enforcement officials converged at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Student Union on Friday for the sold‑out “Rising Above Together” conference. The event, organized by the Anti‑Defamation League and local partners, drew roughly 400 participants eager to learn how to identify and counter antisemitic hate.

Why the conference matters

According to the ADL, Nevada recorded 78 antisemitic incidents last year, including six assaults. ADL Senior Regional Director Jolie Brislin warned that antisemitism has become normalized across news and social‑media platforms, underscoring the urgency of community‑wide education.

Whole‑of‑society approach

Brislin emphasized that antisemitism is not a Jewish problem but a societal one, calling for a “whole of society” response. The conference brought together Jewish and non‑Jewish participants, offering practical strategies for individuals, schools and law‑enforcement agencies.

Focus on schools

A key session, co‑hosted with the Clark County School District, provided teachers and administrators with tools to recognize and respond to antisemitic incidents in classrooms. Attendees received resource packets they can share with their own schools and community groups.

Building bridges

Organizers said the broader goal is to foster dialogue among diverse backgrounds, equipping participants with resources they can take back to their neighborhoods, churches, workplaces and civic organizations. By uniting different sectors, the conference aims to strengthen Nevada’s social fabric against hate.

Looking ahead

With the conference now concluded, participants plan to host follow‑up workshops and develop local curricula that address hate‑based rhetoric. The hope is that the tools shared at UNLV will help Las Vegas and the wider Nevada community stand firm against antisemitism and other forms of bigotry.

Original reporting: KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas (local) — read the source article.