As a community, we are acutely aware of the rise of antisemitism in the United States. The impact of this wave of hate is hitting our young people in high school, college, and early in their careers in ways that affect how they view their Jewish identity and place in American society. We will explore how antisemitism is affecting young Jews, the realities of how antisemitism manifests today, and strategies for combating this rising tide.

RSVP for program & brunch for $36.

Emily Briskman is Vice President, Jewish United Fund Campus Affairs & Executive Director of the Hillels of Illinois. Emily is an expert in informal Jewish and Israel education with 20 years of experience at JUF and Hillel. She built JUF's Israel Education Center into a nationally renowned entity that tracks trends and designs interventions to combat antisemitism in Illinois and around the country. Emily also serves as a consultant and expert panelist, speaking to thousands of people annually about how to combat the rising tide of antisemitism and how young people understand their connections to Jewish identity and Israel.  Outside the office, Emily is a Leadership Greater Chicago Fellow and an Executive Member of the Rubin Community Health Fund.  She is a graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Emily and her family were members of Temple of Israel while they lived in Florida.

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