“If we do not do this for ourselves, no one will do it for us.” Throughout our years of Jewish education and Israeli history, we have been taught that May 14th marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Jewish people. It is a day on which the obligation...
Students in India Explore Thriving India-Israel Relationship
First major CAMERA-sponsored event in India highlights strong bilateral ties With headlines that allege a momentous BDS campaign pushing Israel to the fringes in terms of global cooperation, it might be surprising to learn that this is certainly not the case. India is a prime example of a nation strengthening...
BDS at Cambridge: Activism Blinded by Self-Righteousness?
Student activism at the University of Cambridge surrounding the most recent events in Gaza has, of late, been severely problematic. Beginning with a rally on Kings Parade, which included calls for the destruction of the State of Israel and drew comparisons between Israeli soldiers and Nazis, the campaign has gradually...
An open letter to the participants who left their Birthright trip
These young adults affiliated with IfNotNow chose to feign ignorance. I’m conflicted. On the one hand, I am hesitant to engage with you because a response would give your rhetoric a degree of legitimacy. On the other hand, your rhetoric is so presumptive and your intentions for participating on this...
BDS is Not Welcome at CUNY
BDS has no place on our campus. When a student embarks on their college journey, they can expect to secure many great things. Apart from acquiring a degree, students gain the knowledge and learn the facts that help them to shrewdly understand the world around them. When a student goes...
How the Media Reinforced Hamas’ Recent Attacks on Israel
The ‘March of Return protests’ were anything but peaceful. This past month Israel celebrated its 70th year of independence. Whilst this was a joyous time for Israelis, the Palestinians marked it with protests at the Gaza border starting on March 30th. These accelerated in their violence as ‘Nakba’ day, the...
Who Will Withdraw Next?
The US withdrawal from the UNHRC is not about advancing a pro-Israel agenda. Reflecting on members participating in the UNHRC, it seems as if the international community has permitted some of the most notorious human rights violators to pass judgment unto nations around the globe. Saudi Arabia, Rwanda, El Salvador,...
Anti-Israel Group Plans to Indoctrinate Youth at Jewish Summer Camps
Participants in IfNotNow’s training may be targeting Ramah camps, Young Judea camps, the Union of Reform Judaism camps, and Hashomer Hatzair, Habonim Dror, and Bnei Akiva camps. As your children or grandchildren head off to summer camp, do you know what they will be learning there about Israel? The anti-Israel group...