News - UJIA

13/05/2013

Itai is currently on his Gap Year in London with the Tsofim (Israeli Scouts). He and three other Israelis have been volunteering with different Jewish organisations across London as well as traveling around the country running educational events in schools and many communities.

13/05/2013

Eliza Black's Story, UJIA Ethiopian Bar/Bat Mitzvah Programme 2012

UK individual twins and their families have the opportunity to travel to Israel to meet their Ethiopian twin. Take a look at what Eliza got up to last year with her trip.

13/05/2013

UJIA Ethiopian Bar/Bat Mitzvah Twinning Programme - Latest twinning correspondence

Both the club twins individual twins correspond through translated letters and photographs. This helps to build their relationships and learn more about each other's lives.

16/04/2013

UJIA Magic Moments 2013

UJIA Magic Moments, now in its 11th year, hosted 45 young Israelis in communities across the UK.

13/02/2013

Spotlight on... QE Boys

QE Boys, a school in High Barnet, once had hundreds of Jewish pupils....

13/02/2013

Around the J-Socs

UJIA JAMS works in 21 non-Jewish schools in London. Here, we present short reports from just a few of them...

13/02/2013

An Ambassadorial Visit

In November 2012, Habs Boys J-Soc was honoured to receive a lunchtime talk and Q&A from His Excellency Daniel Taub, the Israeli Ambassador to the UK.

13/02/2013

UJIA JAMS in Glasgow

UJIA JAMS in Glasgow is really beginning to take off!...

13/02/2013

UJIA JAMS start J-Soc at Aldenham

Situated just outside Elstree, the school population is perhaps 10% Jewish, more than enough to sustain a thriving J-Soc, and as such we at UJIA JAMS were delighted to be involved in this exciting initiative.

12/02/2013

Chief Rabbi Leads UJIA Mission to the Galil

11-12 February, Galil, northern Israel Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks is currently in Israel leading a visit to the Galil for UJIA on what is his last official trip to Israel before he completes his term in office.

28/01/2013

Bag pack fundraiser at Asda Newton Mearns

UJIA Ethiopian Bar/Bat Mitzvah Programme: Bag pack fundraiser at Asda Newton Mearns, find out what happened...

28/01/2013

Experiencing a global Jewish community - A visit to Ethiopia

Ethiopia is a country steeped in rich culture and history. Many people travel there every year to volunteer and share an experience that is truly unique. Meet Hannah, Educational Officer at a charity called Tzedek.

25/01/2013

Ethiopian Bar/ Bat Mitzvah twinning programme - Latest twinning correspondence

Both the club twins and individual twins correspond through letters and photographs. This helps to build their relationships and learn more about each other's lives. Take a look at letters sent from Jodi Bretman in the Glasgow Club and Gideon Lister in the London Club.

25/01/2013

UJIA Chief Executive Activity Report: January 2013

Welcome to January's UJIA Chief Executive report.

7/12/2012

UJIA Chief Executive Activity Report: December 2012

I am pleased to attach below my first Chief Executive update highlighting key aspects of UJIA's work supporting educational opportunities in the Galil and connecting young British Jews to Israel.

8/11/2012

Property developer Irvine Sellar tells UJIA Young Property guests how to reach for the sky

The eight-strong UJIA Young Property committee hosted an audience with Irvine Sellar in conversation with Property Week's Executive Editor James Whitmore, attracting a crowd of 140 people, making it their biggest event to date.

24/10/2012

Successful UJIA AMBA Comedy Evening

Over 200 Mancunians had a laugh for a good cause when UJIA AMBA held a special Comedy Evening at the Comedy Store, Deansgate Locks on Tuesday 23 October.

15/10/2012

Prime Minister David Cameron speaks at the UJIA Annual Dinner

David Cameron speaks at this year's UJIA Annual Dinner. Read an excerpt of the speech here.

13/09/2012

Ethiopian Bar /Bat Mitzvah twinning programme - Latest twinning correspondence

Both the club twins and individual twins correspond through letters and photographs. This helps to build their relationships and learn more about each other's lives. Take a look at one of the lovely letters sent from Yeshorok to her twin Annabel.

10/09/2012

UJIA Ethiopian Bar/Bat Mitzvah Programme introduction

An article from Rabbi Micha and his wife, Bracha, about the Ethiopian participants and their involvement and dedication to the UJIA Ethiopian Bar/Bat Mitzvah Programme.

13/08/2012

Remember your UJIA Israel Experience at the click of a mouse

Participants, family and friends can now order pictures of this year's UJIA Israel Experience Summer Tours through the Summer Snap galleries on UJIA's website.

9/08/2012

UJIA supports youth movements' happy campers

Around 6,000 chanichim (participants, aged 10-15) are enjoying two weeks away from their every-day experiences at Jewish youth movement camps which are situated all over the country. All participants have been under the watchful eye of madrichim (group leaders) who have benefited from training facilitated by UJIA in partnership with the Jewish Youth Movements.

27/07/2012

Ethiopian bar/batmitzvah twinning programme marks another success

Now in its eighth year, The UJIA Ethiopian Bar/Bat Mitzvah Twinning Programme is a real 'living bridge', uniting Diaspora Jews with communities in the Galil.

16/07/2012

Ambassador Taub wows UJIA lunch

Israeli Ambassador Daniel Taub has addressed UJIA's annual Ambassador's Lunch, attended by 52 people and at which £20,000 was raised to help educational programmes in northern Israel.

10/07/2012

UJIA Appoints New Chief Executive: Michael Wegier to take up post in September

UJIA Appoints New Chief Executive
Michael Wegier to take up post in September

3/07/2012

UJIA Israel Experience Summer Tours start this week

UJIA Israel Experience 2012 starts this week

17/05/2012

UK Jewish Education Researchers learns from the Catholics

More than 100 participants attend the UJIA UK Annual Conference on Research in Jewish Education.

23/04/2012

Ethiopian Bar and Bat Mitzvah twinning programme - Latest twinning correspondence

Both the club twins and individual twins correspond through letters and photographs. Take a look at some of the charming letters from our participants.

This month: Gavinash has written to Libby in Manchester about their blossoming friendship, Adele and the Jewish festivals.

23/04/2012

Ethiopian Bar Bat Mitzvah- Monthly club meetings

Read about what exactly we do in our monthly club meetings and why. Meet Yoni, an Israeli Scout Leader who is spending his gap year in the UK. He regularly volunteers with UJIA and helps run the Ethiopian Bar Bat Mitzvah club in South Hampstead.

23/04/2012

Interview with Ethiopian mother - Hospitality

An interview by Asmara with her Mother about life back in Ethiopia and the emphasis put on hospitality. The act of giving hospitality is hugely important and reflects the complexities of village life. This is compared to the lessons of hospitality taken from Abraham and Sara.

2/03/2012

3, 2, 1! Birthright goes Limitless on Monday

Check out the new Limitless blog, which will be updated throughout the UJIA Birthright and Norwood trip Click here! Remember you can follow the progress of the Limitless trip on Twitter twitter @UJIACharity #Limitless or on Facebook www.facebook.com/UJIAcharity

2/03/2012

Leading Communal Organisations Link-Up For First 'Limitless' Trip

UJIA Birthright has partnered with Norwood to lead the UK Jewish community's first trip to Israel for young people with physical and learning disabilities that is free for all participants.

8/02/2012

UJIA JAMS in Manchester

In Manchester, as in London, UJIA JAMS' main work is running Jewish assemblies and lunchtime sessions for non-Jewish schools. But last term, UJIA JAMS also played a key role in Manchester Grammar School's annual Founders' Day, holding a separate service for Jewish pupils.

8/02/2012

Spotlight on... Alternative Jewish Provision in non-Jewish Schools

As part of UJIA JAMS season we turn the spotlight on Alternative Jewish Provision in non-Jewish Schools

8/02/2012

UR UNI LIFE

UR UNI LIFE is UJIA JAMS', exciting campus preparation programme, in partnership with UJS and AJ6, specifically targeted at Sixth Formers at both Jewish and non-Jewish schools. Find out more...

8/02/2012

A Week in the Life of UJIA JAMS

What happens in a typical UJIA JAMS week across the schools we work with? Here is a rundown of the programme for one week.

8/02/2012

Spotlight on... UCS

As part of UJIA JAMS season we turn the spotlight on UCS, a school supported by our work running weekly Jewish educational sessions.

18/01/2012

Hello, I'm Tadelo Talaka

Read a correspondence between one Ethiopian 'twin', Tadelo Talaka, as he connects with his counterpart in the UK. Interesting, enlightening and engaging.

18/01/2012

Here is my history

Read the moving and insightful story of Asmare Endalew, a young Ethiopian adult who moved to Israel as a young child. He has lived at an absorption centre and has some great tales to tell.

11/12/2011

UJIA Ethiopian Bar/Bat Mitzvah Club Bag Packing

10 members of South Hampstead Synagogue's UJIA Ethiopian Bar/Bat Mitzvah Club 'Shecoyach' gave up their afternoons to pack shopping bags in Sainsbury's at the o2 centre on the 11th December 2011 and then in Marks and Spencers in Temple Fortune on the 22nd December 2011.

29/11/2011

We need a modern-day tithe

Read Harvey Bratt's piece, our new Director of Legacies and Planned Giving on leaving gifts behind

27/10/2011

Doug Krikler: Opinion Piece

Israel needs its Arab citizens to own a stake in the future

19/10/2011

Training future stars

The Jewish Leadership Council has set up a service to train the key activists and future heads of community organisations.

19/10/2011

Interested in a Summer Tour or planning a Gap Year?

Look no further than Israel - experience the diversity of the land, its people and culture. UJIA Israel Experience presents its annual programmes fair.

10/10/2011

Ethiopian Bar Bat Mitzvah Blog

Below is the first hand account of one of our participants, please read and experience the impact of the programme for yourself.

12/09/2011

UJIA Bar/Bat Mitzvah girls and boys raise money for their Ethiopian twins in Israel

Ten members of South Hampstead Synagogue's Ethiopian Bar/Bat Mitzvah Club "Shecoyach" gave up their Sunday to pack shopping bags in Marks and Spencer's in Temple Fortune. They raised awareness about Ethiopian Jewry in Israel, as well as £976 to help their Ethiopian 'twins', Lov and Takala, integrate into Israeli society.

31/08/2011

Are you ready for the challenge?

Calling all sports fans and challenge enthusiasts! UJIA has a range of challenge events for you to participate in whilst raising money for a good cause.

18/07/2011

Manchester UJIA gets funny for money

Three top comedians, Mark Maier, Paul Tonkinson and Adam Bloom, entertained over 200 guests at the charity's annual AMBA comedy evening.

6/07/2011

Manchester UJIA getting funny for money

Three top comedians, Mark Maier, Paul Tonkinson and Adam Bloom, will be entertaining UJIA guests at the charity's annual AMBA comedy evening.

5/07/2011

UJIA Facebook and Twitter Summer Tour Campaign

Do you remember going to Israel with your favourite youth movement?
Remember the fun, the people, and the scenery?

28/06/2011

Matthew Gould visits UJIA madrichim training

The British Ambassador, Matthew Gould, paid a visit to the UJIA Israel Experience training seminar this week in Jerusalem.

28/06/2011

Lord Sugar fires up entrepreneurs at UJIA event

Lord Sugar fired up entrepreneurs and investors at the launch of Ignite, a new entrepreneurs and investors network from UJIA. The initiative brings enterprising people together and encourages networking, collaboration and new business relationships, while also supporting the charitable activities of UJIA.

14/06/2011

Fylde UJIA Annual Event

Fylde UJIA held their annual fundraising evening with guest speaker Mrs Joy Wolfe MBE.

7/06/2011

Leeds' leaders plan for the future

The UJIA Leeds Lay Leadership Course held its fourth session, focusing on how to plan strategically for the future of their community.

31/05/2011

Footballers score for charity in Manchester

Over 130 sports fans from across Manchester put their boots on for the 11th annual UJIA Fuzion football tournament. The JDate-sponsored event pulled in players from across the Jewish religious spectrum who battled it out on the pitch, raising £8,100 for UJIA's educational programmes.

31/05/2011

Ayalim's Sivan Shachari visits Leeds and Sheffield

Ayalim's Sivan Shachari visits Leeds and Sheffield to inspire and address the community

27/05/2011

Teen philanthropists pledge an extra 50% to charity

Jewish teenagers boosted their commitment to good causes by pledging an extra 50% to charities this week. The second UJIA myfund Givers' Evening and Charity Fair saw participants on the scheme pledge £1,265 of savings from their Bar and Bat Mitzvahs to a range of charities - over £400 more than at last year's event.

25/05/2011

Hebrew gets a boost in Britain

Modern Hebrew got a major boost last week at the UK's biggest ever conference on teaching the language. Over 100 educators from 31 schools from across the country took part in the one-day event run by the Jewish Curriculum Partnership (JCP), an initiative funded by UJIA to transform Jewish day school provision in the UK.

24/05/2011

Conference raises the bar on research

Over 120 educators, academics and students took part in the UK's biggest gathering on Jewish education research. The second UJIA Conference on Research in Jewish Education surpassed the success of last year's inaugural event by launching The International Handbook of Jewish Education, the first book if its kind to be headed by a British academic.

17/05/2011

Israelis bring a week of magic to the UK

A group of over 60 Israeli teenagers brought a magical week to Jewish communities across the UK in the run-up to Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha'atzmaut. The 15-17 year-olds were delegates with UJIA magic moments, a unique programme that connects young Israelis with British Jews.

12/05/2011

UJIA bids fond farewell to Israeli Ambassador

UJIA led the community in bidding a fond farewell to outgoing Israeli Ambassador to the UK, Ron Prosor. Over 150 leading figures attended a reception at the Royal College of Physicians to mark the Ambassador's three and a half years in UK before he departs for New York to become Israel's envoy to the United Nations.

10/05/2011

British businesses celebrate Israel 63

Three hundred and fifty figures from the business world in Britain, Israel and beyond celebrated Israel's 63rd birthday at UJIA's annual Yom Ha'atzmaut Business Breakfast

26/04/2011

A week in the life of a Gap Year-nik

Ever wondered what British teens get up to on their Gap Year in Israel? Emma and Amos from BBYO tell all...

14/04/2011

Esther Ranzten is the star of the show in Leeds

Esther Rantzen CBE was the star of the show at the Leeds Women's UJIA Annual Appeal Lunch, raising £23,000 to support UJIA's educational programmes. Esther enthralled the record audience of 150 and recounted her years as a journalist and television presenter.

14/04/2011

Manchester's young leaders commit to community

Participants on Manchester UJIA's Lay Leadership Development Programme pledged their commitment to working within the Jewish community at a graduation ceremony, marking the culmination of a 12-month long leadership training programme.

9/04/2011

KEF puts the fun back into Manchester

The Jewish social scene in the North is back. KEF - a new committee from UJIA aiming to put the fun back into Manchester - held its official launch event, 'Zest', attracting over 300 young professionals.

4/04/2011

Israelis go scouting in Leeds

The community in Leeds had the pleasure of hosting Tom Sabban and Tamar Mazoursky from Tzofim - the Israel Scouts movement - who are spending their Shnat-Sherut (gap year) volunteering with children and teenagers in the UK.

24/03/2011

Mancunians climb a mountain for charity

A group of South Manchester ladies took part in the challenge of their lives - climbing the hills and mountains of the Galil. The first UJIA North4North Hike raised £22,000 for the Educational Achievement and Enrichment Programme in Merom HaGalil.

22/03/2011

Sporting celebs score for UJIA

Over 400 people, including sporting stars past and present, attended UJIA's annual Sports Dinner and Quiz at the Emirates Stadium, helping raise £148,000 to support UJIA's educational programmes and give young people a 'sporting chance' in life.

21/03/2011

Israel Youth Awards director receives MBE

Aviva Ben-Rafael, became the first Israeli woman to receive an MBE in recognition of her work as director of the Israel Youth Awards to empower the country's young people.

16/03/2011

UJIA Sports Auction - place your bids now!

We've secured some fantastic auction prizes for this year's UJIA Sports Dinner & Quiz. Here's you chance to lay your hands on some of the best memorabilia and experiences in the UK.

15/03/2011

UJIA JAMS brings university life to Sixth Formers

Students from in and around London took part in UR UNI LIFE, a seminar to help Jewish Sixth Formers get the most out of their time at university run by UJIA JAMS (Jewish Activities in Mainstream Schools) in partnership with AJ6 and the Union of Jewish Students.

15/03/2011

Girls harness the power of social networks

Students at Bury Grammar School for Girls learned about the power of social networking technology at an educational session from UJIA JAMS (Jewish Activities in Mainstream Schools).

9/03/2011

Lord Winston helps make UJIA Scotland dinner a success

Award-winning scientist and television presenter, Lord Professor Winston, spoke about the influence of Judaism on his life and career at the UJIA Scotland Annual Dinner. The sell-out event raised funds for young people and education in the UK and northern Israel.

9/03/2011

Follow us on twitter...

As we gear up to Yom Ha'azmaut and celebrate Israel's 63rd birthday we're going to give you 63 reasons to be proud of Israel and why we need your support.

1/03/2011

UJIA meets Menorah Synagogue

Members of Menorah Synagogue met with staff from UJIA Manchester who gave them the low-down on how the charity's educational projects are progressing in the north of Israel.

28/02/2011

Run for UJIA

Registration is now open for the 5th Community Fun Run, with a brand new venue. With a choice of 1km, 5km or 10km route, anyone of any age or fitness level can participate. PLEASE RUN FOR UJIA.

2/02/2011

UJIA Celebrates New Business Chair

30 Years in the making - UJIA welcomes lawyer, Jonathan Morris, as the new chair of its Business Division.

2/02/2011

Go North - Experience the Galil this Pesach

Want to experience something new this Pesach? Go North with UJIA and witness the breathtaking landscape of ancient Israel, whilst seeing first-hand how the country's 21st century pioneers are building Israel's future.

1/02/2011

What will UR UNI LIFE be like?

UR UNI LIFE is a free seminar for Year 12 and 13 students who want to get the most out of their time at university.

31/01/2011

New shaliach receives a warm Manchester welcome

Eighth generation Jerusalemite, Eyal Goldman, has big plans for the community

30/01/2011

Manchester Super Sunday raises £64K

Volunteers from across the Manchester community helped UJIA hit its target by raising £64,000 for young people in the UK and northern Israel.

26/01/2011

Clore Tikva strengthens friendship with Israel

Pupils, parents and staff at Clore Tikva Primary School in Barkingside who took part in the UJIA School to School Partnership celebrated the launch of Clore Tikva Friends of Israel.

24/01/2011

Diaspora finds its voice in London

Over 50 of the top young Jewish leaders from across the world made their voices heard at the Kolenu Global Forum, the first ever gathering of its kind in London.

10/01/2011

UJIA JAMS speaker(s) of the term: Tzofim

This term's award is being shared three-ways by Tzofim (Israel Scouts) - Tamar Mazursky, Tom Sabban and Tehila Shami-Kurz - whose sessions and assemblies about life in Israel have gone down a storm at schools across the UK.

7/01/2011

UJIA JAMS - we're at a school near you

UJIA Jewish Activities in Mainstream Schools (JAMS) has had an action-packed few months, bringing Jewish learning to life at schools up and down the country.

17/12/2010

UJIA hits the £100,000 target

Volunteers from across the community helped UJIA hit its target of raising £100,000 at our two Super Super Sunday telethons.

8/12/2010

Mancunians brave the big freeze to support UJIA

Over 300 people from across the North West braved subzero temperatures to attend the Manchester UJIA Annual Dinner. The event was a huge success - raising over £700,000 towards UJIA's programmes for young people and education in the UK and northern Israel.

6/12/2010

Lord Trimble makes 'connection' with Israel at Leeds UJIA Annual Dinner

Nobel Prize winner, Lord Trimble, praised the work of UJIA and spoke of his personal 'connection' with Israel at the Leeds UJIA Annual Dinner. The event raised £235,000 towards UJIA's work for young people and education in the UK and northern Israel.

6/12/2010

UJIA stands with the north of Israel

Following four days of intensive efforts to control the blaze, the forest fires in the Carmel region of northern Israel have now been fully extinguished. UJIA's Director in Israel, Natie Shevel, has joined the National Emergency Authority (RACHEL) working in cooperation with the Civil Defence Authorities to respond to the crisis in the long-term.

23/11/2010

Manchester ladies pamper themselves for a good cause

The UJIA AMBA Committee held a successful Ladies' Pampering Night, raising £2,000 to support underprivileged children in northern Israel.

17/11/2010

UJIA is recruiting volunteer fundraisers

UJIA is looking for talented, enthusiastic volunteers to join our fundraising team. Whether you want to use your spare time for a good cause, or gain new skills for your CV - volunteering for just one evening a month will make a big difference to our work.

16/11/2010

Teachers from northern England connect with schools in northern Israel

A delegation of teachers from Jewish schools in the North of England toured schools across northern Israel during the half-term break. The visit was part of UJIA's School to School Partnership Programme developing educational expertise and strengthening links between British and Israeli schools.

15/11/2010

Jewish education gets a boost in Liverpool

Jewish education in Merseyside was given a major boost when UJIA agreed to support the Liverpool Jewish Resource Centre over the next two years. The funds will go towards providing books and teaching resources for the centre, running tours of local synagogues, as well as a new project to create a digital library of Jewish music.

10/11/2010

UJIA Annual Dinner raises £2.2 million

This year's UJIA Annual Dinner was another huge success, raising a phenomenal £2.2 million in like-for-like pledges for our core programmes in the UK and northern Israel. Guest speaker, Foreign Secretary William Hague, made the evening a memorable occasion, speaking of Britain's friendship with Israel and his desire to strengthen links between the two countries.

9/11/2010

Mick Davis shares hopes at UJIA Annual Dinner

UJIA Chairman, Mick Davis, gave a heartfelt speech about the challenges facing the UK Jewish community and Israel at UJIA's Annual Dinner and Campaign Launch, explaining how UJIA's investments in schools and colleges are bringing prosperity to Israel's northern border. Read his speech in full.

4/11/2010

UJIA Super Sunday just got Supersized

UJIA needs you! Join our Supersized fundraising telethons on 28 November and 12 December.

4/11/2010

Two new schools breathe life into northern Israel

Two new landmark schools in northern Israel, built with support from the UK Jewish community, were praised by the British Ambassador and local leaders at their official inauguration. These schools have been funded by UJIA, together with our local partners, to give a boost to some of the most vulnerable communities along Israel's northern border.

19/10/2010

Boys mark Jewish Founders' Day with UJIA JAMS at Manchester Grammar School

Eighty five boys from The Manchester Grammar School (MGS) held a special Jewish Founders' Day service together with UJIA Jewish Activities in Mainstream Schools (JAMS) to mark the establishment of the school nearly 500 years ago.

13/10/2010

UK teens take the lead at JAMSlam

Teenagers from across the UK heard Lord Janner discuss what it means to be a leader in a non-Jewish world at the first ever JAMSlam event. The all-day conference from UJIA Jewish Activities in Mainstream Schools (JAMS) attracted over 85 participants from London, Essex, Surrey and beyond.

12/10/2010

Young UJIA Business Forum launched at House of Commons

Conservative MP Richard Harrington stressed the importance of linking business and charity before a packed audience of young businesspeople at the House of Commons. The event saw the launch of the Young UJIA Business Forum's new committee and campaign and was attended by over 130 guests.

11/10/2010

UJIA backs UK Task Force on Arab Citizens of Israel

UJIA is backing the UK Task Force on Issues Facing Arab Citizens of Israel, established in 2010 by a broad coalition of Jewish communal organisations to increase the UK Jewish community's understanding of and engagement with Israel's Arab population.

6/10/2010

Howard Jacobson discusses what it means to be Jewish

Acclaimed writer Howard Jacobson discussed the meaning of being Jewish in 21st Century Britain at the launch of the UJIA Legal Group's new campaign. The event hosted by international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP was the first time the writer has spoken to an all-Jewish audience about his latest book, The Finkler Question, published in August.

16/09/2010

Adam Science graduates turn vision into reality

Young professionals on the UJIA Adam Science Foundation Leadership Programme (ASFLP) have spoken about their inspiring past 12 months on the scheme and vision for the UK Jewish community. Ten leaders graduated from the flagship programme, equipped with the skills to make a difference to our community.

14/09/2010

More graduates are leading by example

UJIA Lead Now programme is helping Youth Movement and UJS workers to reap the benefits of community work. Participants graduate from the first year of this scheme to develop the potential of young leaders and build long-term community involvement.

6/09/2010

New cross-communal schools open in London and the Galil

Two groundbreaking new schools have opened their, marking a first for cross-communal Jewish education in London and the north of Israel. JCoSS in East Barnet and the Esfandi-Isaacs ORT High School in Shlomi are set to transform the lives of hundreds of young people.

1/09/2010

British families celebrate Bar/Bat Mitzvot in Ethiopian style

Twenty two British families travelled to Israel to celebrate becoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah with their Ethiopian "twins". Participants in the UJIA Ethiopian Bar/Bat Mitzvah Programme joined 40 Ethiopian families and over 300 guests for an emotional ceremony in Jerusalem where the children were blessed by the Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel, Yona Metzger.

17/08/2010

UJIA Birthright takes off in 2010

The final UJIA Birthright group of this summer took off from Heathrow for Ben Gurion International Airport this week - bringing the total number of participants in 2009/10 to 279 - one of the highest ever.

16/08/2010

The 2010 Israel Tour Telethon is here

One in four teenagers on this summer's Israel Tour received support from UJIA's Bursary Fund. We are holding a special Telethon to raise money for the fund - and ensure that everyone, regardless of their financial situation, can take part in this life-changing experience.

3/08/2010

British schoolchildren and parents experience life in the Galil

Twenty parents and pupils from Clore Tikvah Primary School in London travelled to Israel to spend a week in the Galil with their partner school, the Kerner Ma'ale HaGalil Primary School in Meona.

29/07/2010

Israeli Ambassador discusses Israel in the media with Y-UJIA

The Ambassador of Israel to the UK, HE Ron Prosor, spoke to a packed audience at a Y-UJIA educational evening on the topic of "Is Israel fighting a losing battle in the media?"

22/07/2010

A record-breaking year for UJIA Israel Experience summer tours

More Jewish teenagers are taking part in Israel Tour this summer than ever before, making 2010 a record-breaking year for UJIA Israel Experience's educational tours.

20/07/2010

Manchester Youth Groups brainstorm perspectives on Israel

Jewish Youth Movements in Manchester have joined forces to produce a brocuhure detailing their perspectives on Israel and Zionism.

12/07/2010

Comedy for a good cause in Manchester

Mancunians had a laugh for a good cause at a special comedy evening featuring Mark Maier, Bennett Arron and Jonathan Bentata. The night raised £16,000 for the After-School Enrichment Programme which provides tuition outside regular school hours for underprivileged children in northern Israel.

1/07/2010

Israel Tour 2010 touches down in Tel Aviv

This summer's first Israel Tour group has touched down at Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv. The Jewish Lads' and Girls' Brigade group is the first in a record number of Jewish teens from the UK taking part in UJIA Israel Experience educational tours this summer.

22/06/2010

Teen philanthropists put their Bar/Bat Mitzvah money where their mouth is

Jewish teenagers donated savings from their Bar and Bat Mitzvahs to good causes at the first ever UJIA myfund Givers' Evening and Charity Fair.

22/06/2010

New website puts Jewish schools on the map

The first ever online guide to Jewish schools in the UK has just been launched, helping families to choose the school that is right for them.

15/06/2010

Chief Rabbi pays tribute to young volunteers

Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks paid tribute to the achievements of young volunteers in the community at the 2010 Yoni Jesner Awards.

10/06/2010

UJIA JAMS - What's happening at a school near you?

UJIA JAMS has been busy this term, bringing Jewish learning to over 2,000 high school students across the country. Read the highlights of the school year.

10/06/2010

New faces at UJIA JAMS

We've had a few changes to our team this term - find out who's who at UJIA JAMS.

9/06/2010

New Communities Activities Co-ordinator for Liverpool

Liverpool has a new Communities Activities Co-ordinator, Adam Cailler, who will be delivering activities for the whole community.

8/06/2010

British Ambassador Designate shares hopes with UJIA's Patrons

Britain's Ambassador Designate to Israel, Matthew Gould MBE, spoke to guests at the UJIA Patrons' Dinner about his expectations for taking on one of the biggest jobs in Britain-Israel relations.

7/06/2010

JAMS Speaker of the Term: Rabbi Andrew Shaw

UJIA JAMS is pleased to announce that Rabbi Andrew Shaw has been voted our latest Speaker of the Term. Rabbi Shaw has spoken to school students across the country on a range of topics including the Holocaust and "Who is a Jew?"

3/06/2010

Climbing 'The Cobbler' for a good cause

Members of the Scottish community climbed The Cobbler, an 881 metre high mountain, to raise money for UJIA's Ethiopian Bar-Bat Mitzvah programme.

2/06/2010

Adam Science Foundation Alumni Network announces new co-chairs

Adam Science Foundation Alumni Network has appointed two new co-chairs, Simi Ben Hur and Ben Ullmann, to lead the forum for young Jewish leaders.

2/06/2010

Anne Frank's story continues to inspire

Over 100 people from the Leeds community heard from Gillian Walnes MBE of the Anne Frank Trust UK give an insight into the real Anne Frank and raised over £15,000 for UJIA.

1/06/2010

UK Legacy Mission highlights UJIA's achievements in the UK

Participants saw how UJIA's support is making a difference to projects across the UK Jewish community.

27/05/2010

Lulu is the shining voice at the UJIA Women's Brunch

Lulu was the star of the show at the annual UJIA Women's Brunch which raised £100,000. The event was held at London's Saatchi Gallery and attracted over 250 women.

26/05/2010

New London Synagogue raises over £60,000 for school in the north of Israel

Members of the New London Synagogue raised over £60,000 for the new cross-communal Shlomi High School in the north of Israel at their annual dinner featuring guest speaker, Daniel Finkelstein, executive editor of The Times.

26/05/2010

Holocaust survivors share their story

Young people from across the capital came to hear Ben Helfgott and Eva Schloss, Anne Frank's step-sister, share their experiences from the Holocaust.

24/05/2010

Manchester's future lay leaders meet Prof Brent Davies

Manchester UJIA's group of future lay leaders met with Professor Brent Davies for a look at leadership in the wider context.

17/05/2010

Young adults learn from Jewish refugee in Leeds

Leeds UJIA's social group heard from Jewish refugee, Ruth Rogoff, who spoke to a group of young adults about her life, including her journey from Prague, where she was born, to Leeds.

13/05/2010

Celebs kick off UJIA Sports Dinner in style

Guests raise £201,000 to give young people in the north of Israel a sporting chance

12/05/2010

British Bar/Bat Mitzvah teens get inspired about Ethiopian history

A new seminar brings together teenagers taking part in UJIA's inspirational Ethiopian Bar/Bat Mitzvah Programme.

11/05/2010

Guests go crazy for Y-UJIA Mad Hatter's Tea Party

Guests went crazy for Y-UJIA Mad Hatter's Tea Party - held at Farrindgon's Pop-Up Pirates bar to have fun and raise money for UJIA.

10/05/2010

MBE awarded to UJIA's Regional Director for Israel

British Ambassador to Israel Tom Phillips has presented the award of an honorary MBE to Natie Shevel, UJIA's Regional Director for Israel. Mr Shevel was awarded the MBE for services to strengthening links between the UK and Israel.

4/05/2010

UK's first Jewish education research conference is a huge success

Over 100 people took part in the UK's first ever conference on research in Jewish education. The all-day event was attended by leading education practitioners, academics and students - putting UK Jewish educational research on the map.

20/04/2010

UK business community celebrates Israel's 62nd birthday

Over 300 leaders from the UK business community came together to celebrate Israel's 62nd birthday at UJIA's Yom Ha'atzmaut Business Breakfast. The event, sponsored by Deutsche Bank, raised over £130,000 for UJIA's work. Guest speakers Sir Stuart Rose, executive chairman of Marks & Spencer, and James Harding, editor of The Times, discussed business relations between Israel and the UK.

19/04/2010

Trip to Boston inspires young leaders to make a difference at home

Back from their one-week international seminar, participants in UJIA's Adam Science Foundation Leadership Programme are now planning projects to change UK community.

14/04/2010

Bacon Bagel sparks a debate

Media professionals flocked to Camden for the Young UJIA Jewish Media Network's Bacon Bagel Debate. The panel featured writer, Jonathan Margolis, and legal correspondent, Joshua Rozenberg and was chaired by former Jewish Chronicle editor, David Rowan, who discussed what it means to be Jewish in contemporary Britain.

13/04/2010

Magic Moments is back!

UJIA is bringing over 60 teens from the north of Israel to the UK to lead Yom Hazikaron ceremonies and learn about Jewish life in the country.

12/04/2010

myfund philanthropy initiative comes to Manchester

Bar-mitzvah boy is the city's first participant in the scheme to promote philanthropy within the context of Jewish values.

15/03/2010

New faces for UJIA Trustees

UJIA has welcomed the addition of two new, dynamic professionals to its Trustees. Award-winning PR and Marketing consultant, Karen Harris, and influential banker, Jeremy Isaacs, will bring fresh perspectives and additional experience to our governing body.

1/03/2010

Ealing raises over £20,000 for school in north of Israel

Members of Ealing United and Ealing Liberal Synagogues raised £23,000 for UJIA to help build a new pluralistic high school in northern Israel. Over 50 guests attended the community's annual dinner which included a lecture by guest speaker, Professor Asher Susser, about the future of Israel in the Middle East of the 21st Century.

23/02/2010

Groundbreaking Jewish leader, Barry Shrage, shares vision with community

Barry Shrage, the US Jewish leader who raised $1 billion, shared his vision for community on his first visit to the UK, hosted by UJIA and the Jewish Leadership Council. Senior figures from across the community, both young and old, joined Mr Shrage to learn from his experiences and help shape a new vision for the UK Jewish community.

11/02/2010

Manchester kicks off Jewish leadership training programme

Young professionals met local lay leaders to launch a new programme to create the next generation of leaders for Manchester's Jewish community.

4/02/2010

Community leaders celebrate Brian Kerner's 75 years of commitment to Jewish life

Over 80 leading figures from the Jewish community came together to honour the lifetime achievement of UJIA president, Brian Kerner, on the occasion of his 75th birthday.

27/01/2010

Jewish media professionals flock to Soho for sell-out Young UJIA event

If you have ever wondered, "Where are all the Jews in the media?" then the answer to your question was at Soho's exclusive Milk & Honey bar in January. Over 70 young Jews from across the media industry came together for a sell-out networking event hosted by Young UJIA's Jewish Media Network (JMN).

26/01/2010

UK business community raises over £10,000 for UJIA

The business community showed its support for UJIA, raising over £10,000 for projects in Israel and the UK at a Business Lunch hosted by BDO in central London.

26/01/2010

UJIA team up with Arsenal for Gap Year Opportunity

Arsenal Football Club and UJIA are teaming up to offer a fantastic opportunity to learn how to coach football and gain qualifications whilst getting to know Israel in a unique way.

20/01/2010

Vacancy - UK Task Force on Arab Citizens of Israel

The UK Task Force on Arab Citizens of Israel, was recently established to increase the Jewish community's understanding of, and engagement with, Israel's Arab population. The Task Force is currently recruiting for a Coordinator.

Adam Science graduate to head British-Israel Chamber of Commerce

19/01/2010

Adam Science graduate to head B-ICC

Former youth movement leader and Graduate of UJIA's Adam Science Leadership Foundation Programme, Daniel Seal, has been appointed head of the British-Israel Chamber of Commerce (B-ICC).

11/01/2010

Super Sunday 2 raises over £120,000

Thanks to your generous support, the second UJIA Super Sunday Telethon on 10 January 2010 was a huge success.

14/12/2009

UJIA Office Launch & Chanukah Lighting

UJIA welcomed over 200 people to its new Camden offices to launch the new premises and celebrate Chanukah.

7/12/2009

Manchester UJIA raises over £700,000 at Annual Dinner

Manchester UJIA welcomed 350 guests to their Northern Region Annual Dinner 2010 on Monday 7 December 2009. Guest of Honour was Ambassador Dan Gillerman.

7/12/2009

Manchester UJIA raises over £800,000 at Annual Dinner

Manchester UJIA welcomed 350 guests to their Northern Region Annual Dinner 2010 on Monday 7 December 2009. Guest of Honour was Ambassador Dan Gillerman.

3/12/2009

ASFLP Mentoring Evening

A unique part of the Adam Science Foundation Leadership Programme is the mentoring scheme. Each year high calibre community leaders volunteer to act as a mentor for a participant on the programme.

1/12/2009

Wear a Net to School

UJIA's social responsibility department and the Tony Blair Faith Foundation's Faiths Act Fellows in North London are teaming up to bring you 'Wear a Net to School' to help fight malaria.

26/11/2009

UJIA JAMS Further Expansion in mainstream schools

As part of its expansion plans UJIA JAMS now operates in 20 schools across London. Below are just some examples of the work UJIA JAMS does in conjunction with mainstream schools to bring informal Jewish education to life.

18/11/2009

UJIA JAMS Announces First Speaker of the Month

UJIA JAMS is delighted to announce that Londoner, Danielle Black (25) has been voted as the first Speaker of the Month, recognising her work for Mitzvah Day.

18/11/2009

UJIA JAMS Plays Key Role In MGS Founders' Day

UJIA JAMS is best known for the running of quality programming, Jewish assemblies and lunchtime J-Socs in mainstream secondary schools. However in Manchester, UJIA JAMS has taken this up a level.

12/11/2009

Young Property Group's panel event

Over 200 people attended the Young Property Group's panel event 'Green Shoots or Parachutes?' with guests Leo Noe, Mark Pears, Neville Kahn and Harm Meijer.

6/11/2009

UJIA JAMS Expands

UJIA JAMS team welcome new member as they plan a range of new campus activities

25/10/2009

Future community leaders visit the community's past

The new 2009-10 intake of the UJIA Adam Science Foundation Leadership Programme embarked on a journey through UK-Jewry's history last weekend for their orientation to the programme.

20/10/2009

UJIA Amba 'Ladies Night'

UJIA Amba Ladies Committee is truly embedding itself at the heart of the Manchester community, with its second 'Ladies Night'

19/10/2009

UJIA JLEC 'Farewelcome'

UJIA's Jewish Life Education Centre welcomed over 60 people to its new camden offices for its annual 'Farewelcome' event.

19/10/2009

UJIA Lead Now Launch 2009

UJIA welcomes new cohort, speakers and showcases internship fair

19/10/2009

We're behind...Mitzvah Day

On Mitzvah Day everyone can make their mark on the world. Make sure Sunday 15 November is in your diary and give your time, not money!

8/10/2009

Three heads are better than none...

UJIA School to School 'Twinning' continues to expand

7/10/2009

UJIA Adam Science Foundation Launch 2009-10

UJIA welcomes 17th cohort of its leadership programme

7/10/2009

UJIA JAMS Succah in the Quad!

UJIA JAMS brings Succot to Manchester Grammar School

1/10/2009

Young UJIA Shalom Bowled Over

15 teams battled it out at STRIKE, Young UJIA Shalom's bowling night!

14/09/2009

UJIA Adam Science Foundation Leadership Programme Graduation 2008-09

10 participants graduated the year long leadership programme and pledged their support back to the community.

The UJIA Adam Science Foundation Leadership Programme, which has been described as the 'jewel in the crown' of leadership opportunities for the Anglo Jewish Community, held its 2008-09 graduation at UJIA's new Camden offices.

UJIA Trustees, Stakeholders, Mentors of the Programme and Adam Science Alumni also attended to share in the celebrations.

13/09/2009

UJIA ADAM SCIENCE FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME GRADUATION 2008-09

10 participants graduated the year long leadership programme and pledge their support back to the community

The UJIA Adam Science Foundation Leadership Programme, which has been described as the 'jewel in the crown' of leadership opportunities for the Anglo Jewish Community, held its 2008-09 graduation at UJIA's new Camden offices.

UJIA Trustees, Stakeholders, Mentors of the Programme and Adam Science Alumni also attended to share in the celebrations.

8/09/2009

myfund official launch

Teen philanthropy project receives support from Mrs Sarah Brown

6/09/2009

UJIA JAMS launch event

The UJIA JAMS Launch event allowed past and present J-Soc chairs from all London regions the opportunity to meet with one another and share ideas.

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