Stronger together: UIA and ZFA Leadership Solidarity Mission to Israel
December 11, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
UIA Australia President Esther Frenkiel and Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler, together with a delegation of Australian Jewish leaders, recently embarked on a whirlwind four-day solidarity mission to Israel. Read more
UIA, ZFA and Taglit give young Australians a trip to Israel like no other
January 30, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
UIA in partnership with the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) and Taglit, recently sent 30 young adults on a Birthright trip of a lifetime. Read more
A 70-kilometre walk to save orphans in Ukraine
April 14, 2022 by J-Wire News Service
Gary Meyers set himself the challenge to complete a 70-kilometre walk from Macquarie Lighthouse in Watsons Bay to Sea Cliff Bridge in Stanwell Park to raise funds for orphans in Ukraine. Read more
UIA world leaders visit Poland and Ukraine
April 14, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Steven Lowy, Chairman, World Board of Trustees and Sam Grudwerg World Chairman headed a two-day mission to Poland and Ukraine. Here is their report: Read more
“Israel Go”, a funding initiative providing financial support for Gap Year Programs in Israel
July 29, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has launched a new two-year pilot program– Israel Go – which provides financial support for young adults to participate in gap year Israel programs in 2022 and 2023. Read more
A special evening in Melbourne for UIA
February 27, 2019 by David Marlow
The former Prime Minister of the UK David Cameron was the keynote speaker at the UIA Gala Dinner in Melbourne last night. Read more
David Cameron in Sydney for UIA
February 26, 2019 by Roz Tarszisz
Over 1500, including politicians and former prime minister Tony Abbott, gathered to support Keren Hayesod-UIA’s annual fundraiser in Sydney. Keynote speaker, former British prime minister David Cameron did not disappoint while Israeli Nataly Zagaya gave a most moving presentation. Read more
Top Israeli human rights lawyer heading Down Under for UIA events
June 15, 2018 by Jenna Chaitowitz
Israeli human rights lawyer, Gadi Ezra will be visiting Australia later this month as a guest of the United Israel Appeal in NSW and Victoria. Read more
Brisbane community unites at UIA Gala Dinner to celebrate Israel’s 70th
March 22, 2018 by Jenna Chaitowitz
UIA Queensland hosted 120 Brisbane supporters at its 2018 Gala Dinner on 18 March to celebrate Israel’s 70th anniversary. Read more
A Devine address at UIA Women’s Division Lion of Judah event
October 4, 2017 by Jenna Chaitowitz
UIA NSW Women’s Division hosted a Lion of Judah morning tea at the home of Andrew and Taryn Boyarsky. Guest speaker, Sydney journalist and media commentator Miranda Devine addressed 35 key UIA female supporters at the event, about the global threat posed by radical Islam to our safety and Western democratic way of life. Read more
Sir Frank Lowy: the community congratulates him
June 18, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
The Chairman of Westfield Corporation, Mr Frank Lowy AC, said today he was deeply honoured to be appointed a Knight Bachelor by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the Birthday Honours List…and the community’s leaders have expressed have their congratulations. Read more
Why is this mission different from all other missions?…asks Nathan Shafir
August 26, 2016 by Nathan Shafir
In June 2015, I started planning a United Israel Appeal Melbourne mission to Israel. I knew it would take a long time to put together. I also knew that the people I was targeting, those in their 50s and 60s, like me, need to plan in advance. We scheduled the mission for June 2016 and I began organising the intricate details of the trip. Read more
The singing general
March 14, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Recently retired IDF Chief of Staff, Benny Gantz visiting Sydney for the 2016 UIA Campaign is an accomplished singer and approached the Young Leadership executive about performing at their event. Read more
UIA Women’s Division bringing two experts to Sydney
March 5, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
UIA NSW Women’s Division is bringing two of the Jewish World’s most high profile advocates to Sydney. Read more
UIA Sydney General Division East: A J-Wire photo gallery
March 5, 2016 by J-Wire News Service
Did you attend the UIA function last Monday in Sydney? A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
UIA Major Donors
Did you attend the UIA Major Donors function? A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
UIA Photo Galleries
March 2, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Did you attend the Sunday morning Sydney UIA function at Westfield Bondi Junction….a J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
UIA Women’s breakfast: Melbourne
March 1, 2016 by Toni Susskind
Melbourne’s UIA Women’s breakfast was attended by over 500 supporters, with the aim of raising funds to support the Youth Futures project in Israel. Read more
Winner of UIA Roots Project
December 1, 2015 by J-Wire
Joel Ehrlich is the winner of the UIA NSW’s 2014 Roots Project. Read more
Commemorating Yitzhak Rabin
September 19, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
The Melbourne Jewish community will gather next month to remember his life and legacy of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin z”l. Read more
New UIA group for Melbourne
August 7, 2015 by Carli Diamond
YoungUIA and UIA Women’s Division are delighted to announce the launch of a new and exciting group – the YoungUIA Women’s Division – a group aimed at engaging and connecting Jewish female professionals, predominately in the 20-40 age bracket. Read more
Immigration to Israel from France up 11% on last year
July 28, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Over 200 French Jews, half of whom are children, arrived in Israel last night aboard a special Aliyah flight organized by The Jewish Agency for Israel and the Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption. Read more
Greeting olim from India
July 10, 2015 by Carli Diamond
UIA Victoria Vice President Nathan Shafir has visited Israel’s Ben Gurion airport to watch the arrival of 250 olim from India…members of the lost tribe of Menashe. Read more
UIA Federal President visits Perth
June 16, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Federal President of The United Israel Appeal Harold Finger has recently visited the Perth community. Read more
An award for Sam
June 11, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Sam Steif has become a ‘Theodor Herzl Founder’ in recognition of his long-standing service to Israel and the Jewish People through the United Israel Appeal of NSW. Read more
UIA Young Families launched in Sydney
May 20, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Israel came to Sydney as UIA’s new division, Young Families, celebrated their launch event at the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park on Yom Yerushalayim. Read more
UIA Young Families
May 14, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
UIA NSW is launching an exciting new division aimed at families with young children ‘UIA YOUNG FAMILIES’. Read more
Meeting Shimon Peres
Incoming UIA WA Chairperson, Melanie Greenfeld, reports on her recent visit to Israel where she was invited to attend the Keren Hayesod World Conference and the Presidential Conference in Jerusalem… Read more
Bibi addresses Young Leadership
July 8, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu recently addressed the UIA Young Leadership Kesher Conference in Jerusalem. Read more
Big Night Out for Young Leadership
March 14, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
United Israel Appeal’s NSW Young Leadership have held their 2013 function at the Paddington Town Hall in Sydney. Read more
