In Canada, a group has launched a campaign against Jewish summer camps, claiming they should not be recognized as safe environments because they support Israel. This initiative has come to light more prominently in the past week and is led by groups that the author characterizes as fanatics. The accusation leveled at these camps is essentially the practice of being Jewish and expressing support for Israel, which the group opposes vehemently.

The backlash from these activists has escalated to the point where they are pressuring camping associations in provinces like Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia to revoke the accreditation of camps that they believe propagate an ideology contrary to their own. They have identified at least 17 camps across the country that are considered too supportive of Israel, which they claim warrants their removal from accredited lists. This action not only targets the camps but also reflects a broader sentiment of antisemitism disguised as opposition to political ideology.

The author suggests that this scenario reveals the true nature of these anti-Jewish sentiments, as the campaign exposes the lengths to which these activists will go to challenge Jewish identity and expression in Canada. By framing their efforts as a fight for social justice against perceived indoctrination in these camps, they mask a deeper intolerance towards Jewish culture and an attempt to delegitimize Jewish communal spaces, ultimately condemning a significant aspect of Canada’s diverse cultural landscape.