UNLV Jewish Faculty and Staff Affinity Group
Mission
The UNLV Jewish Faculty and Staff Affinity Group (JFS-UNLV) is dedicated to establishing a supportive community for faculty and staff across our diverse campus by developing programming, both social and curriculum, related to Jewish culture, peoplehood, religion, and heritage.
Our mission is to create an environment where experiences are shared, concerns are addressed, and identities as Jewish people are further developed. Through community-building initiatives, we aim to contribute to the study and sharing of the Jewish experience, foster connections, and cultivate a sense of belonging within the vibrant tapestry of UNLV's community.
The Las Vegas Jewish community contributed to the establishment of UNLV in the 1950s. Its involvement has continued to this day. This Jewish Faculty and Staff Affinity Group builds upon and develops that mission.
Campus Resources
UNLV Task Force on Jewish Identity and Inclusion
(Revised October 11, 2024)
UNLV President and Provost have charged the 2024-5 UNLV Task Force on Jewish Identity and Inclusion with developing a plan to enhance the visibility, safety, vibrancy and inclusion of the Jewish presence at UNLV. The Task Force will work with the University administration, faculty, staff, students and community supporters to a) collect data about the campus Jewish community and the campus climate for Jewish identity; b) develop campus-wide educational programming, with local and national Jewish organizations, to improve understanding, inclusion and appreciation for the Jewish presence at UNLV; c) propose Jewish Studies curriculum; d) research and propose policies and procedures to enhance equity and inclusion for Jewish faculty and staff.
The Task Force is also charged with fostering community engagement both and on and off campus, by fostering better communication and collaboration among such groups as the Jewish Faculty and Staff affinity group, Hillel Las Vegas, Chabad at UNLV, Las Vegas Jewish Experience, and other student organizations as well as such community partners as the Jewish Federation of Nevada, the Israeli-American Council of Las Vegas, and the Anti-Defamation League of Nevada. Through the
Academic Engagement Network, the Task Force will also develop ties to, and learn from, comparable initiatives at peer institutions regionally and nationally.
Contact
Want to request a community event be added to the Jewish Faculty & Staff Group Calendar? Please submit calendar requests with or without a flyer to jewish.fs@unlv.edu.