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...
Gen Z and the intifada: social media’s role in shaping anti-Israel narratives
The confluence of online misinformation, Pro-Palestinian groupthink activism and protesting methods ignites hatred against Israel and Jews Pro-Palestinian protests have re-occupied college campuses across the country, again capturing headlines. Saturated with calls to “Globalize the Intifada” and “End the Occupation,” these demonstrations have become regular in major American universities and...
Leadership in Action: CAMERA on Campus Commends President Kotlikoff for Upholding Academic Integrity at Cornell
The recent controversy surrounding Cornell University’s Interim President Michael Kotlikoff and his comments on the course “Gaza, Indigeneity, Resistance” has sparked a heated debate about academic freedom, objectivity, and the integrity of higher education. CAMERA on Campus firmly supports President Kotlikoff’s stance and his commitment to fostering a balanced and...
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...
Extremes Aligned: Examining the Neturei Karta and JVP Through the Horseshoe Theory
In the polarized political landscape of today, the old saying “two Jews, three opinions” rings truer than ever before. Jews can never seem to wholeheartedly agree on one thing. While this diversity of thought benefits our people greatly, it also poses major internal threats. After Hamas’s murderous rampage on Oct....
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...
