The Harvard Crimson has published an anonymous statement by its Editorial Board in favor of the notorious Boycott, Divest and Sanctions campaign (BDS) against Israel: In Support of Boycott, Divest, Sanctions and a Free Palestine. Despite the editorial’s portentous style, as a Harvard alumnus (GSAS 1987) I do feel it’s important to respond in an...
A Response to J Street at UMiami’s Screening of an ahistorical documentary about Hebron
Mission: Hebron, a short film, purports to be an investigative documentary into IDF misconduct. In practice, the film only undermines the Jewish history of Hebron and vilifies the actions of Jewish residents and soldiers there. It is a heavily biased and misleading film and raises concerns about why J Street...
120th Anniversary of the First Zionist Congress
Today marks the 120th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress. The First Zionist Congress was the first congress of the Zionist Organization, which became known as the World Zionist Organization. The conference was held in Basel, Switzerland, and was chaired by non-other than Theodor Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism....
Incredible Story of IDF Soldier Yonatan Handelsman
Imagine this, you are a young Israeli man serving in the IDF as a combat soldier. You are Jewish, your parents are Jewish, and you are a proud Zionist. Imagine then being told your great grandfather was a Nazi during World War II. Would you believe it? This is exactly the...
2700-Year-Old Reservoir Discovered in Israel
During an archaeological dig near Rosh Ha’ayin in central Israel, archaeologists discovered a well-preserved 2,700-year-old reservoir from the Assyrian period. It is believed the reservoir was built by the Assyrians, following the destruction of the First Temple and the Kingdom of Israel. Incredibly, despite being so long ago, human engravings...
Jews and Italians bond over wine at UWindsor
Festive meals have always been an integral part of Jewish holidays, bringing family and friends together during special times. At the University of Windsor, it seems that nothing bonds Italians and Jews together more than wine and cheese. This past school year, CAMERA-supported group, UWindsor Jewish Students Association (JSA), hosted...
Tisha B’Av: Remembering Tragedy
According to Jewish tradition, the Jewish people’s Holy Temple in Jerusalem was twice destroyed on the ninth day of the Jewish month of Av. Yesterday (July 24th), observant Jews fasted to mark the beginning of a three week mourning period which concludes on August 14th with the Jewish holiday of Tisha B’Av. This concept...
SAIPA Spins the Wheel at Brandeis
Students for Accuracy about Israeli and Palestinian Affairs (SAIPA), the Brandeis University Emet for Israel group hosted, Wheel of Misconceptions: A Game Show Style Discussion about Israeli and Palestinian Affairs. The event was very successful and was attended by nearly 50 students! The idea of the game was to bring...