Two years of impact marking a lifelong commitment

UIA communities in both Victoria and New South Wales gathered for their AGMs and Report Back events, marking a clear post-ceasefire shift from emergency response to the long-term rebuilding of Israel both physically and emotionally. Read more

The end of a golden era as Helen Gold retires from UIA

UIA NSW President Gary Perlstein delivered a heartfelt tribute to office manager Helen Gold at Wednesday night’s AGM at Central Synagogue, marking her retirement after 25 years of service and her upcoming aliyah.

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Omer Shem Tov tells his story of faith, survival and unbreakable hope

UIA Australia will welcome Omer Shem Tov and his mother Shelly for a special visit to Sydney and Melbourne in November, where they will share their remarkable story of courage, faith and love that captured the hearts of the Jewish world. Read more

UIA means business

Gesher by UIA launches its first-ever merch line, with every purchase made supporting the People of Israel. Read more

Leave a lasting legacy for Israel through a no-cost will courtesy UIA

United Israel Appeal is proud to announce a new partnership with Safewill, one of Australia’s leading online Will-writing platforms, making it easier than ever for Australians to create a legacy that truly matters. Read more

“Next Year in Jerusalem”. This Year, Thanks to You

Each year, as Yom Kippur ends, we declare together: L’Shanah HaBa’ah B’Yerushalayim. Next year in Jerusalem. For generations, Jerusalem has been a symbol of our shared vision of unity, peace, home, and for the right to live freely and proudly as Jews. Read more

Sydney to host urgent antisemitism Q&A with Israel’s envoy and Team Shalva

Sydney’s Jewish community is gearing up for a dramatic and inspiring evening on Thursday, 28 August, when Israel’s Special Envoy  for Combatting Antisemitism, Michal Cotler-Wunsh and Team Shalva come together for a powerful community event.

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Stand with Israel by being there this September

UIA says for so many of us, Israel isn’t just a destination – it’s a longing. Our homeland. A place we’ve dreamed of standing in, not just for ourselves, but for something greater. Read more

Heartbreak and hope, the profound paradox of our homeland

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been to Israel, but this last trip – my first UIA mission – was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced…writes David Slade. Read more

UIA e-cards gives all the opportunity to celebrate Passover with dignity

This year, the Jewish People are fighting for our very survival. Thousands of our people have been displaced, injured and killed in our homeland. The war is not over and a state of emergency continues. Read more

“If you have the why, you’ll find the how” – parents of a murdered hostage share their journey of loss and advocacy

A packed audience at Sydney’s International Convention Centre for a UIA Gala event last night, heard Rachel Goldberg and Jon Polin share a deeply personal account of heartbreak, courage, and advocacy following the loss of their son, Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Read more

UIA Progressive Appeal 2025 Campaign: “Don’t just give to Israel, change Israel.”

Israeli Major General (Ret) Noam Tibon and his wife Gali will headline the UIA Progressive Appeal for 2025. Read more

Stars of David

Ordinary Israelis with extraordinary stories are to be honoured at UIA Gala events. Read more

UIA Yom Ha’atzmaut mission strengthens participants and the People of Israel

Despite the ongoing turbulent and stressful situation that Israel is currently facing, UIA and its supporters felt compelled, more than ever before, to show their unwavering support for our brothers and sisters in Israel at a time that they need it most. Read more

Gesher by UIA: A new and exciting way to connect with Our People

UIA NSW has launched a new initiative to strengthen our community further in connecting us with the People of Israel. Read more

Hearing their voices – Israeli Women: powerful stories at UIA Women’s Division 2024 headline events

Over 2,000 women came together for UIA Women’s Division 2024 headline events across Sydney, Melbourne and Perth for memorable gatherings of unity, connection and solidarity with the People of Israel. Read more

Rebuilding the dream: Uniting hearts and rehabilitating Israel at UIA Australia’s 2024 campaign events

UIA Australia hosted over 4, 000 attendees across its 2024 Campaign events in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in support of the People of Israel. Read more

Hear their voices – Israeli women: Powerful stories at UIA Women’s Division events

Women across Australia will join together for the UIA Women’s Division 2024 Campaign events on 17 March in Sydney, 19 March in Melbourne and 20 March in Perth – for an in-person event that promises to be a memorable gathering featuring inspirational speakers, all in solidarity with and support for the People of Israel. Read more

UIA 2024 Campaign Gala Events: rebuilding the dream – uniting hearts, rehabilitating Israel

UIA Australia will host Maj Gen (ret) Doron Almog and Michal Uziyahu as the guests of honour for its 2024 Campaign Gala Events in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in March. Read more

Words of support from Boris and Scott

It was almost an impromptu event when UIA major donors received a week’s notice to hear former prime ministers Australian Scott Morrison and British Boris Johnson following their visit to the Oct 7 kibbutzim. Read more

Stronger together: UIA and ZFA Leadership Solidarity Mission to Israel

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

Meet one of Israel’s greatest heroes at UIA’s AGM and campaign launch events

United Israel Appeal will host Major General (Res.) Doron Almog, Chairman of the Executive of The Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) at its AGM and 2024 Campaign Launch events in Sydney and Melbourne in November. Read more

Veterans of the Yom Kippur War join UIA webinars

UIA is honoured to be hosting two veterans of the Yom Kippur War in commemoration of the 50^th anniversary of this remarkable battle – Brig. Gen. Ret. Avigdor Kahalani and Major General (res.) Uzi Dayan-on two webinars on 19 September. Read more

UIA, ZFA and Taglit plan amazing Israel trip for young Australians

UIA, in partnership with the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) and Taglit, will send 40 young adults on a Birthright trip of a lifetime. Read more

Provide a Yom Tov meal for Holocaust survivors and the elderly

Amigour, proudly supported by Keren Hayesod-UIA, is the leading provider in Israel of sheltered housing for Holocaust survivors and the elderly. Read more

Leading the way: Bunnings executives explore Israeli innovation

The UIA Victoria Women’s Division has held a panel discussion with speakers Leah Balter and Irit Harris, senior Bunnings executives, moderated by Gabi Crafti. Read more

UIA Zoom to feature Israeli constitutional expert

Professor Suzie Navot will be the special guest on UIA’s tomorrow’s weekly online Israel Update. Read more

Special guests offer expert analysis and in-depth insights on UIA’s weekly Israel updates

Meir Javedanfar, Iranian-Israeli Middle East analyst, author, speaker and commentator, will be joining the Israel Update as a guest on Tuesday, 25 July, on Zoom. Read more

Celebrating 75 years of an independent Jewish state with UIA

UIA commemorated the miraculous milestone of Israel’s 75th anniversary by joining over 750 Keren Hayesod-UIA supporters from around the world for a Homeland celebration. Read more

UIA Women’s Division unites in support of life-changing program

Over 1000 women came together for UIA Women’s Division 2023 headline events across Sydney, Melbourne and Perth to hear from inspirational guest speakers Ayelet Shaked and Liat Shaked. Read more

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