At the end of the spring semester, universities across the country celebrated Israeli Independence Day by hosting events that showcased Israel’s diverse culture. CAMERA-supported group Friends of Israel at Rockland Community College held a barbecue in the middle of their campus grounds. There was a professional henna artist and ongoing...
Hummus – a Delicious Way of Experiencing Israel
Falafel, Shwarma, Jaffa oranges – there are many foods that we associate with Israel, but maybe none more than Hummus. The dish is thousands of years old, and no Israeli meal is complete without it. At Queens College, CAMERA-supported group Israel Student Association ran a cultural event entirely surrounding the theme...
‘Aroma Cafe’ Event at Queens College!
Contributed by CAMERA intern Lilia Gaufberg On November 17th, 2014, the Israel Student Association at Queens College hosted ‘Aroma Cafe’. The goal of this event was to reach out to the broader college community at to show them something Israeli that they could relate to (i.e., coffee!) Many people who...
Israelfest at Queens College draws over 300 students
Over 300 students attended Queens College Israelfest, a celebration for Israel and her independence hosted by our CAMERA supported group: Israel Student Association (ISA). The event also featured delicious food, volleyball, a rock wall, a Kotel/Western Wall where people could leave notes with their prayers and wishes, and other great activities....