The Arab-Israeli conflict remains a highly divisive issue on campuses across the United States—and GW is no exception. Students can often expect to see speaker events calling for the end of the alleged “occupation” of Palestinian lands, weeks dedicated to commenting on the supposed apartheid in Israel, and groups on...
A 21st Century Tapestry is Woven with Ancient Fringe
Spanning from the Spanish Inquisition to the Holocaust, a violent business of hatred has persisted by adapting its hue to blend within the social constructs and cultural values of any given society. In Inquisition times, Jews were forced to convert to Christianity. When those who practiced Judaism secretly were discovered,...
The Room Where it Happened
I was lucky enough to see “Hamilton: An American Musical” in Los Angeles this summer. The now cult-classic story of the inner workings of our fledgling country is an inspiring tale of ambition and revolution. Its “shout-outs” to women and immigrants, moments that saw the most applause during the show, are...
UC Davis Remains Silent in Wake of Anti-Semitic Sermon
On July 14th and 21st, Imam Ammar Shahin from the Islamic Center of Davis gave anti-Semitic sermons praying for the annihilation of the Jews. The anti-Semitic rhetoric began on the 14th, talking about the events that occurred at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem and how the “wicked Jews” are prohibiting prayer at the Mosque....
Fellows in Focus: Jake Suster
Jake Suster is the President of CAMERA-supported group Knights for Israel at the University of Central Florida. As a Fellow, Jake will continue to bring a pro-Israel narrative to campus. KFI is currently the only pro-Israel advocacy organization at UCF, the largest university by student population in Florida.
Fellows in Focus: Rebecca Fliegelman
Rebecca Fliegelman grew up in Rockland County and is the second of four girls. She got her associates degree in liberal arts from Rockland Community College in 2016 and is now pursuing a psychology undergraduate degree at Hunter College. She plans to go to graduate school for physical therapy in Israel...
Fellows in Focus: Marcell Horvath
Marcell Horvath is originally from Budapest, grew up in the United States and currently resides in Scotland. He studied law at the University of Glasgow and history at the University of Maryland. He is now pursuing a postgraduate qualification in law at the University of Strathclyde. Marcell has held positions in...
Fellows in Focus: Emma Enig
CAMERA Fellow Emma Enig is a sophomore at the George Washington University, and is double majoring in Political Science and Jewish history. Before college, she was the co-founder and co-president of her high school’s Israel advocacy club and became a dedicated pro-Israel advocate. After graduating from her Jewish Day School, she...