The problem here goes beyond the hateful rhetoric of a particular scholar; instead, this view has been encrusted into the institution’s philosophy. Columbia’s atmosphere has been marred by ugly calls for an intifada (terror attacks against Israelis), and a failure by the administration to denounce hate groups on campus. Columbia University...
When Students For “Justice” Promote Violence
What happens when a group of over twenty students gather on the freshly-cut grass of the City College Quad? A crisp, fiery voice ignites their audience and attempts to intrigue others passing by. But no announcement of an outdoor activity is made. No picnic is prepared. Instead, on April 26,...
Violent Resistance as the Path to Martyrdom: A Crisis Facing Palestinian Children
As they grow up and as their values and identities are beginning to form, children look up to the leaders in their lives for guidance. Since children are so impressionable, adults, namely parents and teachers, must model proper behavior for children. Regrettably, something quite contrary is being taught to many...
Outstanding Israel Activists Awarded at CAMERA Gala
Outstanding students leading the fight for Israel on campus were awarded last night at CAMERA’s (Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America) Annual Gala. CAMERA’s Outstanding Campus Activism and Outstanding Student Leadership awards are given in memory of the late David Bar-Illan, a former editor of the Jerusalem...
Unfounded and Unrestrained: Norman Finkelstein at NYU
On Thursday, April 26, the NYU Politics Department hosted an event titled “Norman Finkelstein at NYU on the Urgent Situation in Gaza.” Finkelstein, a man who has referred to Nobel Laureate and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel as the “clown of the Holocaust” is a well-known political scientist and frequent critic...
A Prayer at the Threshold of the Temple Mount
As I stood at the threshold of the Temple Mount, I internally said the Shehecheyanu— the Blessing of Praise. Even though I was only able to mutter my prayers, I knew that because of the complicated history of this holy site, and the continued discrimination that Jews face there, my ancestors...
USS Silences its CUNY Constituents with BDS
The University Student Senate (USS) is a representative body of over 20 campuses under the umbrella of the City University of New York (CUNY). The CUNY website states, “the organization is charged with protecting the rights of the student body, furthering the cause of public higher education, and promoting the...
Can Instagram Shape Public Perception of Israel?
The collection of pictures, views and comment responses that were available on the Instagram pages of the celebrities made me realise that Instagram may be the new way to promote accuracy for Israel and perhaps these small-town celebrities and affiliates are a great way forward to help with promoting an...