This month, CAMERA fellows and coalition groups commemorated the one year anniversary of the October 7th Hamas
Face The Truth: Students Remember The Lives Lost on October 7th, 2023
In the month of October, CAMERA on Campus launched the #FaceTheTruth campaign to mark the one-year anniversary of the October 7th attacks on Israel by Hamas. This campaign aims to honor the victims, raise awareness of the ongoing threat of terrorism, and combat misinformation surrounding the tragic events.
“Our goal with #FaceTheTruth is to remind the world of the brutality of these attacks and to ensure that the facts are not distorted,” said Sasha Chernyak, CAMERA on Campus social media manager. “We will be focusing on educational efforts that challenge the disinformation surrounding the conflict, especially on college campuses, where students are often subjected to biased narratives.”
The attacks, carried out by Hamas, a designated terrorist organization, left 1,200 people dead, thousands more wounded, and resulted in the captivity and torture of 251 innocent people taken into Gaza by Hamas.
Over the last month, CAMERA on Campus has organized and co-sponsored six events hosting survivors of the October 7th massacre and vigils for the victims, including at Lehigh University, Long Island University, Brooklyn, Binghamton University, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Florida State University and Stony Brook University.
In the photo above, Senior Campus Advisor, Walter Holzberg is pictured with Shir Zohar, a survivor of the October 7th attack on the Nova Festival. Also pictured are members of Jewish Leadership Association, the CAMERA on Campus Coalition group at Long Island University.
CAMERA on Campus UK Students Table To Tackle Anti-Israel Bias and Denial of October 7th Hamas Massacre
On October 7th, 2024, CAMERA on Campus UK Fellows participated in a national October 7th remembrance event with over 30,000 in attendance. CAMERA UK staff and students distributed materials that tackle common anti-Israel libels and attempts to justify or deny the October 7th massacre.
On October 7th, 2023, designated terrorist organization Hamas infiltrated communities along the Gaza envelope, torturing and murdering over 1,200 Israelis. As of today, 97 Israeli hostages remain in Gaza.
CAMERA on Campus’s educational materials are an especially important resource for Jewish and pro-Israel students confronting propaganda spread by Students for Justice in Palestine chapters and their affiliates across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Israel who heinously deny the horrific actions of Hamas terrorists.
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I’m a CUNY Student: Political Leaders Are Falling Our Jewish Community
Gideon Askowitz is a CAMERA Fellow and an alumnus of the Hertog Political and Constitutional Studies Programs. He also regularly appears on Fox News to discuss politics and antisemitism
During the past year, college campuses across the country have been beset with protests, violence, threats of violence, and discrimination against Jews.
After Hamas, a foreign terrorist organization, attacked Israel on October 7 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) empowered Judge Jonathan Lippman, former Chief Judge of New York and Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals, to review antisemitism and discrimination more broadly inside the City University of New York school system (CUNY).
His report, released on September 24, 2024, has raised many eyebrows.
The New York Timescoverage of the report focused on Judge Lippman’s recommendation for a complete overhaul of the discrimination reporting system at CUNY, but implied that the problem of antisemitism was not — in fact — widespread.
That claim is heavily misleading, and ignores the main takeaway of his report.
While Judge Lippman did say that there are “few incidents of physical violence,” he very clearly emphasized the seriousness of the pervasive nature of antisemitism at CUNY.
For example, Lippman observed that “Some of the schools … had a significant number of reported incidents of antisemitism,” adding later that “schools with backlogs of complaints are more likely to become safe havens for perpetrators of antisemitism and discrimination.”
Moreover, his research revealed that the collection methods of the schools studied were so confusing that he and his attorneys had difficulty navigating the discrimination report portal.
According to the report, “[i]t is unreasonable to think that the average student, faculty member, or employee can navigate the investigative process on their own.” Lippman concluded that given the difficulty in navigating the system, it is more than likely that reports of antisemitic conduct are underrepresented in the antisemitic databases. Thus, the problem of antisemitism is likely more pervasive than originally thought.
A Conversation between David Litman and Yinam Cohen, Israeli Consul General to the Midwest
On October 8th, the University of Chicago’s CAMERA Fellow, Jake Rymer, hosted Israel’s Consul General to the Midwest, Yinam Cohen, and CAMERA’s Senior Research Analyst, David Litman, for a discussion on American misconceptions about the Israeli government and its current conduct during the ongoing Hamas-Israel war. CAMERA Fellow Joachim Sciamma and CAMERA on Campus coalition group, Maroons for Israel
were also in attendance.
Kicking Off Our #MizrahiStories Tour with Social Media Influencer and IDF Soldier Adiel Cohen
The end of October marks the start of our annual #MizrahiStories tour which will span the entire month of November. This year, social media influencer, activist and IDF soldier, Adiel Cohen joins us for a tour spanning nine campuses across the West Coast, East Coast and Midwest.
Adiel Cohen Speaks at the University of Chicago
Joachim Sciamma (pictured in the center), a 2024-2025 CAMERA Fellow, addressed a group of students at the University of Chicago on the evening of October 28th. The students came to hear Yemenite-Israeli social media activist and combat veteran, Adiel Cohen (pictured – top left), speak. Cohen’s talk centered on the ongoing Hamas-Israel war and how to effectively combat anti-Israel bias on campuses and on social media.
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.
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.
