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,...
Trinity College Dublin Sponsors Anti-Israel Hate Fest
Trinity is one of Ireland’s most famous and well-established universities. I have come to expect excellence, well-mannered discussion and debate from such a prestigious establishment. Sadly the recent conference on the 11-12 September 2017 held at and funded by Trinity College, “Freedom of Speech and Higher Education: The Case of...
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....
Israel’s Defense Network
The following interview with International Campus Director Aviva Slomich was originally published in Hebrew in Israeli media outlets Israel Hayom, NRG, and Makor Rishon. CAMERA is featured in the story “Israel’s Defense Network” which showcases nine organizations working hard to counter the BDS campaign. Aviva Slomich, International Campus Director for...
What Does the Balfour Declaration Mean for Students Today?
This November 2nd marks 100 years since the issuing of the Balfour Declaration. However, 100 years on, what relevance does this Declaration have for students on campus? The Balfour Declaration was a letter sent to Lord Walter Rothschild by British Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour declaring support for the establishment of a...
UK Students Vow to Fight Campus Anti-Semitism
Students Spoke at Official CAMERA on Campus UK Launch Reception More than 50 students and professionals from around the United Kingdom gathered at the Centre for Jewish Life in London on Tuesday, meeting for the official launch of CAMERA on Campus UK, an international student organisation that counters misinformation about...
A Palestinian Flag Gave This Zionist Hope
That’s not a headline I had ever anticipated writing. And at a time when progressives seem increasingly dominated by an anti-Israel air, I expect every run-in with that crowd to produce the same pattern of animosity and mistrust. Initially, during my coverage of the recent Sister March for Racial Justice...
