Some faculty members have themselves been the victims of antisemitism and discrimination while others have supported anti-Jewish bias. The responses by university administrators have also varied considerably. CAMERA monitors instances of antisemitism and anti-Zionist attacks on campus and provides informational and strategic support to students, faculty members and administrators.
News and Commentary
CAMERA Op-Ed: Glorifying Atrocities: The Case of Brown University
CAMERA –After the Holocaust, many bought into the idea that the best way to prevent the reoccurrence of similar horrors was through education. If the world knows what happened, the thinking went, it’ll never allow such atrocities to repeat. But after the 10/7 Massacre in Israel, we’re seeing a much darker reality about education’s role in shaping society’s attitudes toward atrocities.
Taking a Stand: A Compilation of Letters to American Universities on Anti-Israel Bias
CAMERA – These individuals took a stand at a crucial moment in time against those academic institutions that are equivocating, or worse, in the face of hatred and terrorism. They serve as examples, and hopefully inspiration, for others to speak up and do what is right.
Brandeis Becomes First Private University to Ban Students for Justice in Palestine on Campus
Jewish Insider – Brandeis University on Monday became the first private university to ban the campus chapter of National Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP). SJP’s open support for Hamas, which the U.S. has designated as a terrorist organization, was the driving factor in the decision, according to a source familiar with Brandeis’ plans.
UC Ethnic Studies Faculty Council Defends Hamas Massacres in Israel
UC Ethnic Studies Faculty Council – A statement sent out by the UC Ethnic Studies Faculty Council calls on the UC administration to retract their characterization of the perpetrators of the October 7th massacres in Israel as “terrorists” and transfer negative characterizations to Israel.
UNC Professor Says She Feels Unsafe After Anti-Israel Graffiti on Campus
Spectrum News – As the Israel-Hamas war continues, unrest is on the rise at the UNC-Chapel Hill campus, with one professor believing the university is not doing enough to keep the campus safe, especially for Israeli students and staff.
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