A coalition of student groups at Cornell University has renewed the call for Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) at the university. Led by Cornell Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), the effort is expected to culminate in a vote in the Student Assembly in late April. In a recent op-ed...
An Unnecessary Divide: Confronting the J Street Challenge
While the Jewish community around the world, as displayed by the comments of the Anti-Defamation League, finds common ground over Airbnb’s recent decision to boycott Jewish homes in the West Bank, J Street is busy trying to undermine that consensus. J Street, self-described as “pro-Israel, pro-peace,” condoned Airbnb’s action by...
The Recent Missile Strikes in Israel are Reprehensible
Last Sunday, I woke up afraid. Not fearing for my own life, but rather for the lives of my friends and family living in southern Israel. I feared for my brother, who will be drafted into the Israeli Defense Forces in March. I feared for my grandmother, a refugee from...
SJP Thuggery: Thoughts from Divest This
From The Editor’s Desk: Thought of the Day (TOTD) If you’re a regular to CAMERA on Campus, or even a recipient of one of our famous packages of “goodies” (accurate, informational material and CAMERA swag to pass out on campus), you’re probably familiar with the pamphlet and blog, Divest This....
Robin Cohen’s Speech at CAMERA’s Annual Gala
Robin Cohen was our Fellow at CUNY Brooklyn during the 2012-2013 academic year. She was a recipient of our David Bar-Illan award this past April. Below is her speech: I’d like to thank CAMERA for honoring me with the David Bar-Illan Award for Outstanding Student Leadership. With CAMERA’s help, my...
A Win Against The BDS Movement at Cornell
Last Thursday, April 10th, the Student Assembly of Cornell University, with a 15-8-1 majority, voted to table Resolution 72 indefinitely thanks in part to members of the pro-Israel and CAMERA supported CCAP group on campus, CIPAC, who made a strong case. R. 72 is a resolution that was drawn up...