CAMERA on Campus Prepares Student Leaders for the Battle Ahead
Hear from CAMERA Fellows – Angelina Palumbo, Billy Alexander, Robert May and Jake Rymer about how CAMERA on Campus is preparing students across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Israel for the fight against campus antisemitism. Click the button or video below.
Despite the challenges on campus, CAMERA Fellows and Coalition groups persevere through the hatred and bigotry. These are the leaders of the fight for the truth on their campuses, and at our conference, they get the knowledge and tools they need to win this fight. Hear from our students as they share how CAMERA equips them for success in our conference recap.
Shai Deluca: The Gay Israeli-Canadian Fighting for Israel
Israeli Canadian social media influencer Shai DeLuca was confronted with a rather interesting claim when he spoke at the University of Rochester through CAMERA on Campus in December: A masked anti-Israel protester who claimed to be from Nablus said that there are houses in the West Bank city with LGBT flags flying from their rooftops.
DeLuca, who is gay, told The Journal that he responded by saying that he had been to Nablus and asked the protester to provide evidence of the claim. The protester claimed to have pictures on his phone. “Fantastic! Show me,” DeLuca recalled saying. But the protester said that he couldn’t show him the pictures because his phone died. DeLuca offered to provide him one of his phone chargers and that he had “all the cords” available that could fit whatever phone the protester had.
The protester’s response: “I don’t want a dirty Zionist touching my phone.”
This incident was an outlier for DeLuca when he speaks on college campuses, and he knew the protester was lying the whole time. “It’s just become so okay to lie, and so okay to be brazen about your bull,” he said.
The alliance of red-green students and antisemitism
Farid Shukurlu is a 2024-2025 CAMERA on Campus fellow and a law student at the University of Hull. From Azerbaijan to the United Kingdom, he has worked tirelessly as a strong supporter of Israel as a vocal advocate for barring BDS and other antisemitic establishments from university campuses. Farid believes that it is very important to continue standing up for the State of Israel and its right to defend itself!
It is clear now more than ever that modern antisemitism has evolved into a type of ideological bridge, furthermarrying groups of people who otherwise would be enemies. There is no better example than the so-called Red and Green alliance. Since the mid 20th century,left-wing Marxists and Islamic Fundamentalists have grown considerably close under their shared hatred of Jewish power personified by Israel and its advocates as well as a complete rejection of western civilization.
To make two long stories short, both groups view Jewish pride, power, and existence as the first of many major obstacles stopping their designs to create what they view as the ideal global society (i.e. world domination.) Antisemitism is both a means to this end and inherent to their core philosophies – the Hadith of the Stones and the Trees and Karl Marx’s “On the Jewish Question” undeniably reflect this truth. For those paying attention during the past sixty years when Jews desperately tried to escape the Soviet Union’s anti-Zionist oppression on one side of the world and were summarily expelled from every Arab anti-Zionist country on the other, this is not new.
UChicago CAMERA Fellow discusses ongoing anti-Israel protests on NewsNation
Jake Rymer, a 2024-2025 CAMERA Fellow was invited to speak with NewsNation, briefing viewers and sharing his opinion on current events related to the anti-Israel protests at the DNC, and the climate on the University of Chicago campus.
CAMERA on Campus’ Adam Gordon speaks at IAC College Prep Session on Antisemitism
On August 15th, Adam Gordon, Communications Manager for CAMERA on Campus participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Israeli American Council (IAC) on tackling the problem of rising antisemitism on college and university campuses.
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 2024-2025 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.
“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.
What is Zionism for you? We asked Israel’s Diaspora Minister, Mr. Amichai Shikli, what Zionism personally means to him. #ThisIsZionism מהי ציונות בשבילכם? שאלנו את שר התפוצות של ישראל, מר עמיחי שיקלי, מה המשמעות האישית של ציונות עבורו. #cameraoncampus #cameraoncampusisrael #truthaboutisrael #jews #zionism #cameraoncampusuk #camerauk #zionism #europeanjewishassociation #jewish #israel #zionist
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 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!
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.
Graphic design and video editing skills a plus.
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.
