Topics surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and similar issues have been the subject of much discourse during recent months on Ithaca College’s campus. The discourse follows comments made by U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar concerning American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) that were deemed to be antisemitic in substance, if not in tone....
‘I Hope my Party’s Leadership Takes a Stand Against Omar’
After widespread condemnations of recent tweets by Minnesota Rep Ilhan Omar as antisemitic, Binghamton University Pipe Dream’s opinions editor Sarah Molano claimed that “Democrats are doing all they can to stifle the more progressive views of these officials.” When progressivism becomes hateful, it is inherently no longer progressive. Therefore, Molano’s...
CAMERA on Campus Staff Visit Students, Attend AIPAC Policy Conference
Over the last month, CAMERA’s Campus Coordinators have been busy traveling across the country to visit students, network, and attend conferences. Last week, Campus Coordinator Alex Rittenberg visited Indiana University, University of Miami (Ohio), Ohio University, the Ohio State University, and the University of Cincinnati. On her travels, Alex said,...
There’s a New Sheriff in Town
Nikki Haley has been making headlines since she began her term as the United States Ambassador to the UN. During an interview at the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington DC, she explained her positions and outlook – and it certainly went down well with the crowd. Last month, Ambassador Haley made a speech,...
CAMERA Fellows in Focus: Lily Greenberg Call
The CAMERA Fellowship supports student leaders to develop and strengthen their pro-Israel activism on campus. With the school year underway, InFocus is giving you an inside look into the lives of the 2016-17 CAMERA Fellows who are working hard to promote the facts about Israel on campus. Meet Lily Greenberg Call. Born and raised in California,...
United States learning from Israel how to combat terrorism
According to a Fox News Network article published in March 2016, deaths due to terrorism have increased eight-fold over the past decade and violence in Europe is expected to increase over the next two years as extremists continue to take advantage of the European Union’s immigration system. Analysts predict that global terrorism...
CAMERA Fellows in Focus: Jody Miller
Every year, a number of Israel activists with exemplary writing skills and leadership capabilities are selected for the CAMERA Fellowship. Throughout the school year, CAMERA Fellows are provided with a strong support system, including expert guidance, high-level instruction on Middle East issues, and event planning assistance from CAMERA staff, and international networking opportunities with...
Letter: Mainstream pro-Israel groups do welcome liberal Zionists
Brooke Davies’ Voices op-ed on May 12, “Yes, there is a Jewish left on campus, and it needs to be heard,” and Edward Kopf’s June 16 letter, “Young leaders want, need their voices heard,” call for the inclusion of the self-described “pro-Israel, pro-peace” group J Street U in the pro-Israel...