Two dozen Israeli colleges and institutes of higher education intend to adopt the globally recognized definition of antisemitism put forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) as Israel takes over the presidency of the organization, Israeli officials said this week. The move follows a burst of antisemitism around the...
The link between biased media and campus antisemitism
As students, many of us shape our political opinions from news sites/articles, and when these headlines are biased or straight out incorrect, we form an opinion of a situation when in reality only half of the story has been presented. This is the case on my campus – University of...
CAMERA on Campus denounces the unprofessional and abusive ad hominem attacks on a Jewish student by Indiana University associate professor Benjamin Robinson
CAMERA on Campus denounces the unprofessional and abusive ad hominem attacks on a Jewish student by Indiana University associate professor Benjamin Robinson in The Herald-Times. On December 8, an Indiana University student authored an article at The Herald-Times expressing concerns over the actions and rhetoric of anti-Israel extremists on campus. The article...
Preserving free expression on a divided campus
When American Jewish community members established Brandeis in 1948, they sought to provide Jewish students, along with people from all marginalized communities, with a refuge from the discrimination embedded in the college admissions process. Given the institution’s awareness of American Jews’ vulnerability, it should be no surprise that former President...
Weak leadership at Duke University is emboldening BDS and fueling antisemitism
Duke University stands at a crossroads. It can either stand up for truth and justice or allow itself to be complicit in the rise of antisemitism on its campus. On November 7, 2024, the Duke Divest Coalition (DDC) filed a petition with Duke University’s Advisory Committee on Investment Responsibility (ACIR)...
The Real Threat to Academic Freedom at Cornell University
Academic freedom is an important value that must be protected. That includes protection against those who would exploit their freedom to undermine academic integrity and the academic freedom of others from within. At Cornell University, that threat is emerging. The context surrounding this threat has to do with a course...
Maya Wind’s House of Cards
On March 13, an event was held at the City University of New York to celebrate the release of Dr. Maya Wind’s new book, Towers of Ivory and Steel. The event featured Dr. Wind, Professor Nikhil Pal Singh, and Professor Andrew Ross. The invitation described the book as exposing Israeli...
CAMERA on Campus Leads Successful Tour with Adiel Cohen Celebrating Yemenite Jewish Heritage
This November, CAMERA on Campus concluded an inspiring nationwide tour with Adiel Cohen, a prominent social media activist and storyteller. The tour highlighted Yemenite Jewish heritage, bringing Adiel’s personal family history to life through powerful narratives and engaging discussions. Cohen, widely known for his vibrant online presence, boasting almost 200,000...
