This dialog will discuss specific issues involved in supporting Jewish identity in Diversity Initiatives, drawing on the experience of UNLV over the past year. It will be an introduction to the concept of an “ethno– religious identify,” rooted in a diaspora history. Presenters will help to develop a more robust cultural competency for serving Jewish students. This discussion will provide an opportunity to learn from both applied work at UNLV this past year and national best practices drawn from other highly diverse public institutions.