Editor’s Note: Sign this petition to demand that UCLA adhere to its commitment to “mutual respect, equality and inclusion.” National SJP Conference–a meeting to antagonize Jews on campus There is little denying that anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism are on the rise, and a 2016 study by Brandeis University has a theory...
We Have Always Been at the Forefront
Jews have never backed down from supporting other oppressed communities On Oct. 27, the deadliest attack on American Jews in history occurred. Eleven people were murdered by a rabid anti-Semite who screamed “all Jews must die” after he shot them dead on Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest. An article...
BDS is a Denial of My Existence
Decrying Jewish self-determination is antisemitic The Boycott, Divest, and Sanction movement completely undermines the dialogue and conversation necessary to even begin to unpack the Israeli-Palestinian conflict because at its basic level, it as an antisemitic attack. BDS and National Students for Justice in Palestine, its loudest proponents, do not support...
Memo To Israel-Bashers: Keep Your Pittsburgh Condolences To Yourselves
This past weekend, Americans were devastated and heartbroken by the deadliest attack against the American Jewish community in history. Israeli officials journeyed to Pittsburgh to stand in solidarity with the Tree of Life Congregation. Flags around the country were lowered to half mast, and thousands gathered at synagogues and common...
When a Blinding Echo Chamber Stifles Diversity of Thought
There’s a dearth of views beyond those being represented in lecture halls. Steve Bannon was invited to headline The New Yorker festival, which kicked off last Friday until a chorus of opposition from the left forced the publication to disinvite him. Apparently, Malcolm Gladwell, a staff writer at The New...
My Silence Was Tantamount to Irresponsibility
Editor’s Note: If you are interested in bringing Shai to your campus during his Spring 2019 semester tour, please contact CAMERA on Campus. We must speak out against the new Antisemitism Being a television and media personality in North America has offered many an opportunity to speak on various topics both...
Discrimination in Sports Reveals Harsh Double-Standard
The ability of competition to help mediate political conflict is a powerful force. Often times in the international arena we are able to witness athletes from varying nations, often ones who are hostile to one another, come together and achieve a temporary peace when competing in sporting events. This is...
When art becomes Antisemitism
On October 4th at the University of Michigan,, during an installment of the Penny Stamps Speaker Series (a required lecture series for all art students hosted by the Stamps School of Art and Design), guest speaker Emory Douglas gave a presentation that focused on intentionally provocative art. Unfortunately, he gave...
