More than ever, Americans are skeptical of the value of higher education. One need look no further than a recent column by Benjamin Robinson, an associate professor in the Department of Germanic Studies at Indiana University Bloomington, to understand why such doubts exist. Instead of engaging in reasoned debate on issues raised...
How Media Shapes Narratives About Israel, A Case Study in Campus News Bias at FSU
Across the world and especially here at home, media narratives about Israel are often filled with bias, selective reporting, and a lack of context. Unfortunately, misrepresentation can shape public opinion in dangerous ways, increasing division and contributing to the rise of antisemitism that we are currently witnessing in front of...
Here’s How Colleges Should Respond to Destructive BDS Resolutions on Campus
On November 7, 2024, the Duke Divestment Committee (DDC), a close ally of Duke Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), petitioned the Duke Advisory Committee on Investment Responsibility (ACIR) to call for Duke to “Divest direct and indirect holdings in all companies and entities that support or profit from Israeli...
Column: Antisemitic pro-Hamas propaganda at Indiana University must stop
Ever since the massacre of Israelis on October 7th, 2023, there has been a significant increase in antisemitism on my college campus. Since last spring, when the police cleared a nearly 100-day anti-Israel encampment at Indiana University’s Dunn Meadow, there has been nonstop anti-Israel graffiti and activism on campus. Two...
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...
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...
The Vital Role of Dialogue on Campus: A Reflection on Recent Events
Nearly 13 months after October 7, 2023, and amid the ongoing Gaza war, I find myself increasingly concerned about the lack of open discourse, particularly among those who identify as anti-Zionist on our campuses. Many of the people who oppose Israel’s existence simply don’t know or understand the history, and...
