2026 Agenda

In an era when antisemitism is rising and hate is spreading, the alliance between Christians and Jews has become more critical than ever before. Join NHCLC’s Rev. Sam Rodriguez and Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL National Director and CEO, for a live podcast recording about what allyship looks like when it matters most.

Explore the historical bonds that unite Christians and Jews and what those connections mean today as both communities face rising hate. Hear what’s actually happening inside churches and synagogues: what Christians are hearing from their pulpits, what young Hispanic Christians need to understand about antisemitism, and how faith leaders are navigating these polarizing times. Rodriguez and Greenblatt will delve into the moral imperative driving these alliances and why they are more critical than ever to combat hate effectively.

Walk away energized to build coalitions in your community, with fresh ideas and concrete tools to take immediate action including sermon guides for pastors, step-by-step guides for hosting Christian-Jewish partnership dinners, and frameworks for joint worship service

Antisemitism impacts all corners of our communities: schools are no exception. This interactive workshop will guide educators through the fundamentals of advocacy, so participants can build the skills needed to address the many ways antisemitism can manifest in school spaces. From navigating challenging conversations with peers, to identifying and addressing curricular issues, to advocating against antisemitism or anti-Israel bias within teachers’ unions, this workshop will help participants develop the skills needed to craft their advocacy message no matter the circumstance. (CEU eligible)

You’re not a professional activist. You’re a lawyer, a teacher, a parent, a business owner and someone who also stands up against antisemitism when you see it.

Hear from “accidental activists” who’ve been exactly where you are.

They’ll share how they learned to identify antisemitism in social media posts and everyday conversations, how they found the courage to speak up to friends and networks, and the practical approaches that actually worked to prevent harm and change minds. You’ll learn what to say when someone you know shares antisemitic content, how to explain why it’s harmful without destroying relationships, and when and how to activate in your own circles.

Walk away inspired, empowered, and equipped with key takeaways you can use immediately. Every conversation is a choice between silence and action and these stories will empower you to choose action.

Antisemitism is rising, and ADL takes action. Explore how our litigation work combats hate in K-12 schools, on college campuses and in the workplace. Learn about the ADL Legal Action Network, a coalition of law firms and committed attorneys using the courts to fight antisemitism to create lasting change to help protect the Jewish community in these settings. Hear from our legal experts on how you can help raise awareness and join in the fight against antisemitism.

Antisemitism seeps into professional settings, often quietly or without clear guidance on how to respond. It shows up in professional academic associations, healthcare environments, and across industries where standards and influence are shaped.

Hear from industry leaders on how antisemitism manifests across professional spaces and why it can be difficult to recognize or challenge. Through real examples and practical insight, speakers will discuss what to do when issues arise, how to report concerns, how to understand your rights, and the ways Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), advocacy networks, and allyship can strengthen Jewish identity and collective support.

Whether you are directly affected, supporting others, or simply seeking to better understand the issue, this session offers clarity, tools and confidence to help move from awareness to action.

Antisemitism doesn’t just exist in headlines, it lives in museum galleries, artist statements, and boardrooms where cultural narratives are shaped. From historical exclusion to structural bias to personal discrimination, museums and the fine arts world have long grappled with antisemitism in ways that rarely make it into public view.

This panel brings together insiders from across the art ecosystem to pull back the curtain on how antisemitism manifests in their world including firsthand accounts of discrimination. Learn how bias shapes what art gets shown and celebrated in museum exhibitions and hear real experiences from people navigating culture’s most influential spaces.

Walk away with concrete actions to combat antisemitism in arts and culture help ensure Jewish voices and stories are part of that canvas.

The path from online hate to real-world violence often runs through antisemitism, and young people may be closer to it than you think. They are both vulnerable targets and, tragically, sometimes perpetrators. The warning signs are often hidden in plain sight: in gaming chats, meme culture, Discord servers, and social media algorithms that quietly guide curious teens down dangerous rabbit holes.

Hear from ADL Center on Extremism analysts and experts who study extremism and juveniles, platform dynamics, and intervention strategies. They will discuss how antisemitism contributes alongside other forms of hate, problematic online subcultures, and the incitement tactics of extremists to increase the risk of extreme acts of youth violence.

Leave equipped with concrete strategies to advocate for stronger online protections that hold platforms accountable for harmful content targeting youth. Understand what policy changes matter most and how to support young people in building critical media literacy and resilience against extremist manipulation.

Want your voice to truly reach decision-makers? Join former legislators and ADL experts who reveal exactly what cuts through the noise on Capitol Hill and in State Legislatures, and how YOU can make it happen.

Leave equipped with practical frameworks and resources to amplify your message, engage effectively with elected officials, and become a more powerful advocate for the causes you care about as we fight hate for good together.

Everyone deserves to know how democracy actually works, and how to make it work for them.

The athletic playing field should be where talent and teamwork matter, not where hate takes hold. Yet antisemitism persists in locker rooms, on campuses, and across sports at every level.

Hear directly from athletes who’ve faced antisemitism and refused to stay silent. These proud Jewish competitors share their personal stories, expose how hate manifests in athletics, from microaggressions to overt harassment, and reveal its real impact on individuals and teams.

Gain clear insights into recognizing antisemitism in sports environments, draw inspiration from athletes who’ve transformed adversity into advocacy, and learn proven strategies from ADL’s playbooks to combat hate in your own community. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, administrator, or ally, you’ll leave equipped with tools to be an effective upstander and create safer, more inclusive sports spaces.

Holocaust denial and distortion are spreading at an alarming rate, particularly in digital spaces where young people spend their time. As misinformation evolves and reaches new audiences through social media, media literacy has become essential to preserving historical truth and protecting collective memory.

This panel will equip parents and educators with practical strategies to identify, counter, and prevent Holocaust misinformation and to support young people who encounter it. Panelists will examine how propaganda fuels antisemitism and Holocaust distortion by exploring current research on antisemitism in online spaces where young people gather, including gaming platforms.

Drawing on media literacy frameworks, survivor testimony, and primary sources, the discussion will address how students engage with digital environments and provide strategies for challenging problematic content through tested educational approaches. (CEU eligible)

Navigating challenging conversations and responding effectively requires knowing what to say and how to say it. This isn’t a lecture about antisemitism. It’s a hands-on workshop that gives you the playbook.

Grounded in qualitative research and tested with 500,000+ people, this evidence-based workshop transforms you into a powerful communicator who can counter antisemitism with confidence. You’ll understand how antisemitism shows up today and why traditional responses fail, explore research-backed frameworks that leverage personal narratives and strategic terminology, and leave with tools and strategies you can implement immediately.

Walk away equipped to craft messages that change minds, navigate difficult conversations, and lead confidently. Every conversation is an opportunity to create real change—are you ready? (CEU eligible)

Join ADL’s litigation team for an in-depth discussion of our groundbreaking federal lawsuits holding Hamas, state sponsors of terrorism and other terrorist organizations accountable for the October 7, 2023 attack. Learn how we’re using the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act and Anti-Terrorism Act to seek justice for over 200 U.S. citizen victims and their families.

Our panelists will explore the legal strategies, the fight for meaningful compensation through the U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund and how these cases aim to seek justice for the victims, create a historical record of the atrocities that occurred and hold perpetrators accountable in a court of law. establish a historic record of atrocity.

Antisemitism in schools and on campus remains a persistent issue, and confronting it effectively requires knowledge of legal protections paired with decisive, practical advocacy strategies.

Gain a clear understanding of Title VI and Title VII  protections and learn how to leverage these laws to advocate for Jewish students, staff and faculty facing discrimination and harassment. The panel will empower you with concrete, actionable steps for engaging directly with school and campus leaders, board members, and district administrators to demand accountability and change.

Explore the how antisemitism appears in educational environments, from curriculum bias to hostile classroom climates, and develop proactive prevention strategies and effective response frameworks to advocate decisively and safeguard all those operating within the educational ecosystem.

Lighting Shabbat candles. Wearing a Star of David or kippah. Celebrating with traditional foods, music, and traditions. Jewish cultural and religious expression is an act of joy, continuity, and pride – but for many, it can come with a daily calculation: do I wear this necklace? speak about Shabbat plans? celebrate my traditions openly?

Join panelists from across the Jewish community share their lived experiences navigating Jewish identity in today’s world – across observance level, appearance, and tradition. Hear how they balance visibility and belonging, what it means to celebrate their traditions openly, and how identity shapes both their experience of antisemitism and the richness of Jewish life.

Walk away inspired to share your own story, act as an ally, and learn what it means to create spaces where all Jews feel seen, celebrated, and safe.

Hate doesn’t operate in silos—when one community is targeted, all communities are at risk.

In this panel, leaders from Black, Latino, and faith-based communities will share why they’ve chosen to speak out against antisemitism, how they mobilize their networks to stand in solidarity, and what they’ve learned about effective allyship. Learn how ADL and partner organizations are building cross-community coalitions and support, what’s working in coalition efforts, and how different communities are addressing the full spectrum of hate together.

This panel offers clarity on what real allyship looks like, inspiration from leaders already doing the work, and practical steps to strengthen solidarity in your own community. Learn concrete strategies for coalition-building and sustaining long-term community resilience to combat antisemitism.

The period since October 7 has been tumultuous but has also revealed something powerful: a deep connection between Jews worldwide, standing together as one people, am echad. From Sydney to Santiago, from Manchester to Montreal, from Cape Town to Chicago, Jewish communities have mourned and celebrated together, strengthened one-another and learned from each other’s experiences while sharing best practices.

Join a conversation with Jewish leaders from across the Diaspora on how their communities are confronting antisemitism, navigating changing political landscapes and strengthening communal security while building resilient and vibrant Jewish life. Learn about what’s working, what’s not and how global collaboration is making local communities stronger.

Leave the session with a deeper understanding of and connection to the global Jewish community.

Journalists and mothers Bianna Golodryga and Yonit Levi come together to share the deeply personal and timely story behind their collaboration on “Don’t Feed the Lion,” their children’s book that addresses antisemitism, empathy, and moral courage.

Motivated by their own experiences with antisemitism and those of their children, they set out to create the very resource they struggled to find: an empowering story for young readers that helps them recognize injustice, understand the power of allyship, and speak up. This is not just a book, it’s a tool for change and conversation to explore the real-world effects of antisemitism and bullying, providing a resource for families to discuss difficult topics, emphasizing courage and standing up to hate.

Not all media bias looks the same and recognizing it requires knowing what to look for. Join expert media analysts pulling back the curtain on how bias shows up in coverage of Jewish communities and antisemitism across media outlets.

Learn to identify editorial choices, framing techniques, and reporting patterns that shape public perception and fuel bias and misinformation. Understand not just what happened, but why it matters and how to spot it yourself.

Walk away equipped to assess media, recognize bias when you see it, and confidently explain to others why certain reporting is problematic. In an era where media shapes reality, knowing how to decode bias isn’t optional, it’s essential.

Explore how artificial intelligence, large language models, and gaming platforms can amplify antisemitism and hate. ADL experts will share groundbreaking research on digital harms, reveal how they’re engaging tech companies to drive change and accountability. This isn’t just theory; you’ll see the strategies that have actually moved the needle.

Gain essential AI literacy skills for immediate use, including how to identify AI-generated content, spot manipulated media, and understand the difference between legitimate tools and those being weaponized. Learn to recognize the subtle and overt ways antisemitism appears in AI-generated content, from biased training data to deliberately hateful outputs, and understand the risks.

Leave empowered to make informed decisions about how you engage with these tools,  how to combat digital hate and become an educated voice in conversations about AI ethics and digital safety. Whether you’re a parent, educator, community leader, or concerned individual, you’ll have the knowledge to combat bias in the fastest-growing spaces.

Hear from young people who have faced antisemitism and taken action – what they needed from the adults in their lives, and what they actually got.

Join us as young advocates share their real experiences: the classroom joke that went unchallenged, the lack of safe physical spaces, the times they fought for their identity alone, and the moments when adult support changed everything. You’ll leave inspired and equipped with concrete actions to make a difference.

Learn how to guide students through their own advocacy, when to speak up, and when to step back. Discover both the small daily interventions and the larger systemic changes that actually address identity-based hate and create intersectional, protective environments for all. (CEU eligible)

The anti-Zionist landscape has shifted. Since October 7th, anti-Zionism has evolved with sophisticated new tactics, deceptive narratives, and alarming real-world consequences.

From the targeting of perceived Zionism supporters, Jewish homes, and kosher restaurants to violent antisemitic attacks in Boulder, Colorado and Washington, D.C., extreme behavior once confined to the margins has been normalized by elected officials and amplified through traditional and social media.

This session explores how the anti-Zionism movement operates today and equips you with the language and strategies to counter misinformation effectively. You’ll learn to identify the insidious tactics being deployed, understand the broader patterns at play, and access concrete tools for reporting and responding to antisemitism. Leave informed, empowered, and ready to act.