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Photo gallery: UIA Gala – Sydney

J-Wire photo story — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:11:58 +0000

Did you attend the UIA NSW Gala at Randwick Racecourse last month? The evening featured addresses from former Israeli minister of strategic affairs and former US ambassador Ron Dermer, along with Michal Uziyahu, mayor of the Eshkol Regional Council, whose community was among those hardest hit on 7 October. (Photos by Giselle Haber)

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Israeli Reform Movement head steps in for UIA Progressive Appeal

J-Wire News Service — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:55:56 +0000

Lesley Sachs, chairperson of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism (IMPJ), will address this year’s UIA Progressive Appeal events in Australia after the war with Iran prevented the originally scheduled guest speaker from travelling. Sachs was visiting family in Melbourne when the conflict disrupted international travel and left her unable to return home to […]

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Israeli mayor brings message of radical hope to Sydney

Rob Klein — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:27:58 +0000

Michal Uziyahu has a phrase she returns to again and again: snap out of it. She first said it on the morning of October 7, holding her sons in a shelter as Hamas terrorists rampaged through her region. She said it again as friends’ names disappeared from emergency WhatsApp groups. And she said it last […]

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Top Israeli diplomat to headline 2026 UIA galas

J-Wire Newsdesk — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:56:34 +0000

UIA Australia has secured Ron Dermer—widely considered one of Israel’s most influential diplomats of the past decade—as headline speaker for its 2026 Gala Events in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Dermer, who has served Israel in senior capacities for two decades, was tapped to develop a post-war “Day After” plan for Gaza following the October 7 […]

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UIA Australia leadership transition as Esther Frenkiel concludes four-year term

J-Wire News Service — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:54:31 +0000

United Israel Appeal Australia has praised Esther Frenkiel as she concluded her four-year term as Federal President, and welcomed Andrew Boyarsky as her successor. Esther’s involvement with UIA spans decades, beginning in 1997 and including major leadership roles such as Chair of the Victorian Women’s Division, Chair of the Victorian Campaign, and, ultimately, Federal President […]

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Two years of impact marking a lifelong commitment

J-Wire News Service — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 23:14:40 +0000

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. In Melbourne, UIA Victoria President David Slade framed the moment simply but powerfully. As a grandson of Holocaust survivors, he […]

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

Rob Klein — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:00:38 +0000

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. Perlstein described Gold as the person who kept the United Israel Appeal steady through decades of change. “You have been the backbone […]

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

Community Editor — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 04:34:02 +0000

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. Omer was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists from the Nova music festival on October 7 […]

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UIA means business

J-Wire Newsdesk — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:24:42 +0000

Gesher by UIA launches its first-ever merch line, with every purchase made supporting the People of Israel. From hoodies and t-shirts to water bottles and socks, this first-ever Gesher Merch drop is more than just fashion. It’s a way to wear your support on your sleeve, showing your connection to and appreciation for the People […]

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

J-Wire News Service — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:12:55 +0000

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. Safewill and UIA believe that every Australian should have a Will. A Will is the most effective way to ensure that […]

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