Laurentian University’s Emet for Israel group, Jewish Student Association (LUJSA), organized a great initiative, which was in partnership with LU’s Muslim Student Association and the university’s Christian Fellowship. The groups came together to hold an interfaith dinner and discussion at Tandoori Tastes restaurant in Sudbury, Ontario, which took place on the night of...
CAMERA counters mistruth
Sidney Shapiro had finished his Israel Defense Forces service just weeks before he arrived on campus at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ont. “I walked into the door of the school and there is a huge poster of a kid, a Palestinian kid, in the shadow of a field box and...
Over 1,000 students visit Laurentian’s Emet for Israel’s Table
This post was contributed by LUJSA Emet for Israel Liaison Sidney Shapiro. For the second year in a row, LUJSA (the Laurentian University Jewish Students Association), with support from CAMERA, held our Chanukah donut giveaway. From 9am to 7pm, we held an early Chanukah greeting event, and helped students feel...
Hasbara through Laurentian University Gaming Society (LUGS)
On March 13th, the Laurentian University Jewish Student Association (LUJSA) hosted “Let’s Scrabbalatte Game Night!” jointly with the Laurentian University Gaming Society (LUGS). This off-campus event drew more than 35 students, many of whom do not usually attend LUJSA events. In addition to enjoying pizza, provided by the Students General Association, and games, the...
Laurentian CCAP Participate in Model UN
For CANIMUN, Canada’s countrywide University-level Model United Nations competition, students from Laurentian University Jewish Student Association (LUJSA) represented the delegation from Israel. Many students simply interested in the Model UN event participated and were educated about Israel, its history, and its politics. Participants across the event experienced in the first...
Laurentian University hosts Israel Jeopardy
On February 27, Laurentian University Jewish Students Association hosted the Israel Jeopardy Challenge. The event consisted of over $500 worth of prizes, including a laptop. With over twenty attendees, students were able to successfully learn about Israel while having fun at the same time. Putting students in an environment of...
Uplifiting Dinner at Laurentian University
On February 28, at an off-campus event targeted towards student leaders at Laurentian University, students prepared for the imminent Israel Apartheid Week. Over twenty students participated to encourage a sense of community and social cohesion. Students enjoyed both the social experience as well as the food, talking about the event...
The Amazing Chanukah Donut Giveaway at Laurentian
Recap of the Amazing Chanukah Donut Giveaway at Laurentian University, contributed by the Laurentian University CCAP (CAMERA Supported) Group Jewish Students Association VP Sidney Shapiro: This week, to celebrate Chanukah, the Laurentian University Jewish Students Association tried something new: We put on an event called The Amazing Hanukkah Donut Giveaway. Laurentian University has about 9,000...
