Multiple large-scale events to honor the Jewish faith are planned across the valley during the weekend, provoking organizers to hire extra security for the public gatherings in the face of antisemitism. Southern Nevada temples said they’ve been increasing security, more so within the past year, following a national rise in antisemitic incidents.
"Is that not the ultimate function of the Ner Tamid, to let us know as a small people that we must bring light, be the light, and seek out light? That leaders must take a role in stewarding and protecting this light? Is this not what Isaiah meant when he called upon us to be a light to the nations?"