4:30-5:30 p.m

21-F. Shining a Light on Antisemitism in Aging Services

Incidents of antisemitism continue to surge across the United States. Still, many providers of aging services may be unaware of how this ancient form of hatred could affect their organizations, regardless of their religious affiliation. This session will provide an overview of anti-Jewish themes and tropes, examine the manifestations of antisemitism throughout history, and provide insights that are broadly relevant—not only to those serving Jewish communities, but to anyone seeking to better understand and address anti-Jewish hatred. The session will also include real-world scenarios tailored to challenges relevant to aging services. A representative from the American Jewish Committee will present practical tools for recognizing and effectively responding to antisemitism, both personally and in the workplace.

• Robert Leikind, Regional Director, AJC New England, American Jewish Committee — New York, NY, United States