CAMERA on Campus launched its “This Is Zionism” campaign in early April. The campaign equips Zionist students on campuses across the globe to speak out confidently for Israel.
“Since Hamas’ massacre of Israeli civilians on October 7, Zionist students on campuses across the world are being targeted like never before. Students who believe in the right of the Jewish people to self-determination in their indigenous homeland need our support,” said Douglas Sandoval, managing director for CAMERA on Campus.
For the fourth year in a row, the campaign offers a website (zionism.me) where students will find a comprehensive guide to understanding Zionism and responding to attacks on Zionism.
CAMERA on Campus will post shareable infographics and reels in collaboration with other Zionist activists, as well as host livestreams at @cameraoncampus on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.
Solidarity Against Hate: CAMERA on Campus Stands with Students Amidst Antisemitism at Columbia University and Other Campuses
In a striking juxtaposition, Columbia University President Minouche Shafik’s recent testimony before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce collided with a disturbing display of antisemitism unfolding on her university’s campus.
On April 17th, as President Shafik assured lawmakers of Columbia’s commitment to combating antisemitism, a group of anti-Israel students from Columbia and Barnard College established an encampment in defiance of university regulations.
The encampment, characterized by the annihilationist slogans of Hamas, an antisemitic terrorist organization, mirrored similar displays erupting across college campuses nationwide, with universities like MIT, Harvard, NYU, and Yale experiencing comparable demonstrations.
“All of these gatherings have been marred by alarming calls for violence against Jewish and pro-Israel students, with some participants openly endorsing designated terrorist organizations,” said Adam Gordon of CAMERA on Campus.
Reports of harassment, assaults, and a hostile climate targeting Jewish and Israeli students have surfaced from various campuses grappling with these unruly encampments. One incident saw a masked student brandishing a sign threatening Jewish students, reminiscent of tactics associated with the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’ military wing.
CAMERA on Campus Led National Tour with IDF Search and Rescue Officer Yuval Klein
From April 1st to April 5th, CAMERA on Campus lead a national tour with IDF Search and Rescue Officer Yuval Klein with speaking events to students at the University of Miami, Florida State University, University of Maryland, College Park, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, UC Berkeley, Tulane University, The Ohio State University and Brown University.
CAMERA on Campus’s event with IDF Search and Rescue Officer Yuval Klein at Florida State University was disrupted by protestors suspected to be members of the suspended SJP chapter at FSU.
CAMERA Fellow Noah Levy at Brandeis Hosted CAMERA Senior Research Analyst David Litman
On April 1st, 2024, 2023-2024 CAMERA Fellow Noah Levy hosted CAMERA Senior Research Analyst, David Litman for a discussion on the topic of international law and the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict.
CAMERA Fellow Isabel Golberg at NYU Hosted CAMERA Senior Research Analyst David Litman
On April 8th, 2024, 2023-2024 CAMERA Fellow Isabel Goldberg hosted CAMERA Senior Research Analyst, David Litman for a discussion on the relationship between anti-Zionism and antisemitism.
CAMERA Fellow Ari Klein Hosted IDF Soldier Adiel Cohen
On April 2nd, 2023-2024 CAMERA Fellow Ari Klein at the University of Albany hosted IDF Soldier and social media influencer, Adiel Cohen. Adiel spoke on the importance of Zionist pride for Jews everywhere, whether they find themselves on a college campus, or on the battle lines defending Israel from Hamas.
See a video interview conducted by Adiel with 2023-2024 CAMERA Fellow Ari Klein below that went viral.
Duke CAMERA Fellow Sivan Nemirof Hosted UNC Wilmington Professor Jarrod Tanny
On April 4th, Duke University CAMERA Fellow Sivan Nemirof hosted UNC Wilmington Professor, Jarrod Tanny. Tanny is also a member of the coordinating committee of the Jewish Studies Zionist Network (JSZN).
CAMERA on Campus Coalition Group at UC Berkeley Hosted Scholar Naya Lekht
On April 7th, 2024, Tikvah, CAMERA on Campus Coalition Group at UC Berkeley hosted Israel Educator Naya Lekht of the Jewish Studies Zionist Network (JSZN).
CAMERA on Campus Hosted Emergency Briefing on Iranian Attack on Israel with IDF Search and Rescue Officer Yuval Klein
In light of the barrage of missiles fired by Iran on April 13th, 2024, CAMERA on Campus quickly shifted gears and hosted an emergency briefing with IDF Search and Rescue Officer Yuval Klein on April 14th. This took place hours before Yuval was expected to fly back to Israel from the United States.
CAMERA on Campus fellows and coalition group members across the US, UK and Israel participated as seen in the image above.
Brown Students for Israel Host Israel Educator Neil Lazarus
On Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, CAMERA on Campus coalition group, Brown Students for Israel hosted Israel Educator, Neil Lazarus on the topic of “The Middle East Unmasked: Israel, October 7th, and Iran’s Ring of Fire” to discuss current events and the Hamas-Israel war.
Binghamton students must categorically reject “BDS”
2023-2024 Binghamton University CAMERA Fellow, Aviad Levy
Image Credit: Aviad Levy
The campaign calling for the State University of New York system to adopt Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) must be categorically rejected.
“SUNY BDS”, an insidious unauthorized campaign run by students, faculty, and staff members on State University of New York (SUNY) campuses seeks to defame the world’ s only Jewish state and discriminate against Jewish students and faculty.
The “SUNY BDS” campaign targets Jews and Israelis. It is inherently racist and virulently antisemitic. Supporters of it call for the termination of partnerships between SUNY institutions and Israeli universities and organizations, the end of opportunities for SUNY students to attain jobs in the defense manufacturing industry, and the divestment of $250 million dollars in SUNY-associated pension funds and endowments in the Israeli bond market.
Alana Goldman is a 2023-2024 CAMERA Fellow at UNC – Chapel Hill.
2024 is a scary time to be a Jewish college student.
Hillel International published that antisemitic incidents on university campuses have increased 700 percent following Oct. 7, while the Anti-Defamation League reported in November 2023 that 73 percent of the Jewish students surveyed had experienced or witnessed some form of antisemitism since the beginning of the academic year.
It’s no coincidence that the proliferation of anti-Zionist rhetoric and propaganda glorifying the Hamas-led sexual violence and murder of approximately 1,200 Israeli civilians has risen as well.
Failure to Address Antisemitism at George Washington University is Betrayal to Students
Sabrina Soffer is a 2023-2024 CAMERA Fellow at George Washington University.
Calls to destroy Israel throbbed outside the George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs last Thursday. Members of GW Student Coalition for Palestine (GWSCP) protested an event with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield, shouting militant chants such as “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” and calling Thomas-Greenfield a “Zionist Imperial Puppet.” They even hung a dozen-foot-long Palestinian flag over the building and handed out pamphlets that used the spelling “Amerikkka” to describe the U.S. amid claiming that “imperialism in blackface is not progress,” referencing Zionism.
With campus culture increasingly toxic in the wake of Hamas’s massacre of 1,200 Israelis on Oct. 7, the school administration promised to take steps to“strengthen our community in challenging times.” Receiving a generous “C” grade according to the new Anti-Defamation League (ADF) campus antisemitism report card, GW is failing to live up to its commitments.
Antisemitism at Michigan Colleges Has Reached Frightening Levels
Laela Saulson is a 2023-2024 CAMERA Fellow at Michigan State University (MSU).
In the past six months, violent antisemitic attacks have grown more common in higher education.
Jewish students at Columbia were attacked by individuals “wielding sticks” outside of their library; students at UC Berkeley were berated for attending an on-campus speaker event; and at Tulane, a student’s nose was broken while he was trying to stop protesters from burning an Israeli flag. Universities across the United States have found themselves in a serious predicament, and if they don’t figure out how to stop this blatant Jew hatred on campus, they will soon find their Jewish student populations dwindling.
A study published by the ADL at the end of November 2023, found that of the 700 college campuses and more than 3,000 students surveyed, students from nearly half of these schools reported at least one antisemitic incident on campus — and seven out of every 10 Jewish students had either experienced or witnessed antisemitism since the beginning of the Fall semester. And the numbers have only grown worse since.
If you are interested in educating your peers about Israel on campus, correcting misinformation regarding the Arab-Israeli conflict and strengthening your writing or event planning skills, consider applying for one of CAMERA on Campus’s flagship programs described below.
Apply for the 2024-2024 CAMERA Fellowship
The CAMERA Fellowship is an exclusive one-year program with numerous tracks that cater to the strengths and interests of top-tier student activists. The CAMERA Fellowship application and interview process is highly selective but we encourage all interested students to apply. Our Fellows are leaders on campus, proactively spreading the truth about Israel to fellow students, professors, and campus media. Students from across North America, the UK, and Israel are selected based on their in-depth knowledge of the Arab-Israeli conflict, history of Israel, experience with Israel activism on campus, and portfolio of their published work. Fellows receive a stipend upon completion.
The CAMERA on Campus Coalition provides educational and financial resources for student activists who want to either create a new Israel group on campus or strengthen their existing, but underfunded group. CAMERA on Campus provides guidance and extensive resources to help you build an effective, independent Israel group on campus. Members of the CAMERA on Campus Coalition learn life-long skills in debate, writing, and public speaking, and benefit from close collaboration with CAMERA on Campus staff and CAMERA researchers. Click here to apply to become a member of the CAMERA on Campus Coalition.
American campuses are in the headlines daily with stories about the challenges Jewish students face. Join the CAMERA on Campus team and take vital action to support those who encounter anti-Israel and antisemitic bias. CAMERA staff ensure that students are provided facts, resources and 24/7 support in coping with complex issues in the classroom and on the quad. CAMERA staff work with student leaders whose voices are amplified and who educate their peers.
CAMERA, the oldest and largest Middle East media-monitoring organization in the world, a 40-year veteran of supporting students on campuses and with decades of work in middle and high schools, seeks a social media manager and a campus advisor for its campus division.
Now is the time – as Israel and the Jewish world face serious challenges – to commit to ensuring students receive the resources, training and support they need. Make a real difference!
Social Media Manager
CAMERA seeks a Social Media Manager who can enhance our brand and build strong online communities through our various social media platforms.
The Social Media Manager will be responsible for developing and administering social media content that is designed to engage users and create an interactive relationship between our followers and CAMERA on Campus.
The successful candidate will also be required to collect and review social media data to develop more effective campaigns. The position will be based in our Boston office.
Responsibilities for the position include:
Managing all social media accounts associated with CAMERA on Campus.
Having a strong understanding of and commitment to CAMERA’s mission.
Working closely with the marketing team to develop social media campaigns that fulfill our marketing goals.
Creating social media strategy, content, and regularly posting.
Analyzing the long-term needs of the company’s social media strategy and offer quarterly reports to the management and executive teams that outline any necessary changes to the digital marketing plan.
Requirements for the position include:
A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
A willingness to relocate and work out of our Boston office.
2+ years’ experience in social media management.
Exceptional multi-tasking, problem-solving, and graphic design skills.
Ability to read and interpret metrics and analytics data.
Familiarity with all social media platforms including but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Knowledge of Meta’s advertising platform.
Ability to create graphics via Canva is required. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite applications including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere Pro is preferred.
Basic video editing skills and familiarity with creating social media reels.
A passion for empowering college students in the fight against anti-Israel bias and antisemitism.
Ability to read, comprehend and write in Hebrew is a plus.
Having a strong knowledge of history and politics as it relates to the Middle East, Israel and the Arab Israeli conflict.
Having familiarity with various Israel-related pages and influencers on social media.
Salary and Benefits: The salary is competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Send a resume, examples of graphic design and/or video samples to jobs@camera.org. No phone calls, please.
US Campus Advisor
CAMERA seeks a full-time Campus Advisor to join its growing team of young professionals providing support and guidance to students interested in Israel activism. CAMERA on Campus is the university and college-focused department at the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis.
Founded in 1982, it is a non-partisan non-profit that strives to correct misinformation in mainstream media.
The Campus Advisor will oversee CAMERA Fellows on campuses in the United States. This includes helping them to organize educational events on campus and to write op-eds for various news outlets. Furthermore, they will help develop and implement effective measures to expand CAMERA’s campus presence. The position will be based in our Boston office.
Requirements for the position include:
1-3 years of relevant work experience.
A willingness to relocate and work out of our Boston office.
Strong event planning skills.
Strong skills in communications, interpersonal relations, and organization.
Strong knowledge of history and politics as it relates to the Middle East, Israel, and the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Excellent writing/editing skills.
Fluency in English.
Salary and Benefits: The salary is competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should send their CV, cover letter, and a writing sample to jobs@camera.org. No phone calls, please.
Christina’s support for Israel is not in spite of her Christianity — rather, it is bolstered by her recognition of the origins of her faith in the Jewish State. Christian allies play a crucial role in sharing the truth about Israel, so we are thrilled to have Christina as part of our team. #thisiszionism
“This Is Zionism” is a CAMERA on Campus Instagram project that aims to show the world that Zionists come from diverse backgrounds and have diverse interests. We showcase different Zionists, their stories, their interests, and their beliefs.To be featured in our #ThisIsZionism campaign, please follow this link.
