Protesters shut down Israel-focused event. Photo by Tracy Baim

Protesters. Photo by Jean Albright

Protesters. Photo by Jean Albright

Protesters. Photo by Jean Albright

Protesters hang banner at the grand staircase. Photo by Jean Albright

Photo by Tracy Baim

Protesters shut down Israel-focused event. Photo by Tracy Baim

A Wider Bridge Shabbat service before the reception began. Photo by Tracy Baim

Protesters. Photo by Jean Albright

Protesters. Photo by Jean Albright

Photo by Brenda Schumacher

The alternative Shabbat service. Photo by Tracy Baim

The alternative Shabbat service. Photo by Tracy Baim

Protesters. Photo by Tracy Baim

Photo by Brenda Schumacher

A screen shot from the video showing a Palestinian flag pressed over a Jewish man's face as he tries to get to the reception. Video by Lynnell Stephanie Long for Windy City Times.

Creating Change director Sue Hyde with the hotel staffer who appeared in charge and said people would be arrested if they did not leave. Also threatened closing of the conference. Photo by Tracy Baim