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Israel tour group before the pandemic (Credit: UJIA)
April 28, 2022, 2:11 pm
OPINION: Israel Tour’s back – awesome and accessible for every teen
"My hope in writing this is to encourage every 16 and 17-year-old and their parents or carers to take up this opportunity."
By David Davidi-Brown
Israel tour with the Kotel and Dome of the Rock in the background.
February 14, 2022, 12:15 pm
Tour returns! Jewish teens can visit Israel for first time since start of pandemic
Trips to the Jewish state will return in July and August, with thousands who missed out in 2020 and 2021 able to apply for other extended programmes.
By Jack Mendel
Keith Black
January 5, 2022, 9:18 am
Sole nomination for next Jewish Leadership Council chair is Keith Black
Businessman, 62, who helped launch outdoor clothing retailer Regatta described as a 'great listener and somebody who "fully understands the Jewish communal world'
By Lee Harpin
Keith Black
November 19, 2021, 12:13 pm
Keith Black is tipped to be next JLC chair
Chairman and chief executive of the Regatta outdoor clothing group, has a wealth of experience within communal organisations, and is due to take over from Jonathan Goldstein
By Lee Harpin
A group event run by the charity this summer
August 25, 2021, 12:04 pm
Charity pledges to send 10,000 young people to Israel in three years
UJIA, the charity which promotes formative experiences in Israel for young people, will ramp up trips to 'make up for lost time' during Covid.
By Jewish News Reporter
LSJS chief executive Joanne Greenaway speaks at the introduction to the event
June 15, 2021, 4:52 pm
60 Jewish educators convene online symposium to share Covid lessons
Event organised jointly by the LSJS and UJIA was held 'to bring the community together at a time when Jewish education is at a critical point'
By Jewish News Reporter
June 7, 2021, 5:50 pm
OPINION: Strengthening hope in a shared society
Louise Jacobs of UJIA reflects on her visit to Israel's mixed Arab-Jewish cities in wake of civil unrest, and the process of amending inter-communal relations and coexistence
By Louise Jacobs
The interim report noted how in May Palestinian and Islamic Jihad had launched 4,360 rockets into Israel.
May 14, 2021, 12:40 pm
Community urged to attend unity demonstration with Israel today
The 'No to Rockets, Yes to Peace' protest seeks to show solidarity with those under rocket fire, and calls for an end to the cycle of violence between Israelis and Palestinians
By Jewish News Reporter
Israel tour group at the Kotel before the pandemic (Credit: UJIA)
April 28, 2021, 4:27 pm
Three Jewish groups get funding boost to help community’s Covid recovery
Genesis Philanthropy Group announced three new partners for its UK portfolio, as the Institute for Jewish Policy Research, Maccabi GB and UJIA.
By Jewish News
David Davidi-Brown
April 23, 2021, 12:46 pm
JLC’s David Davidi-Brown appointed new chief executive of New Israel Fund UK
Jewish leader with extensive communal experience will take up the role in late June, working to promote democracy and equality in Israel
By Jewish News Reporter
UJIA's Ben Shapiro and Anat Farkas, mother of the late Israeli helicopter pilot Thom (Photo: UJIA)
April 14, 2021, 4:38 pm
Pilot’s mother and Chief Rabbi mark Yom HaZikaron with UJIA
The charity says it is important to 'remember the price' of everything about Israel there is to celebrate
By Jewish News Reporter
February 5, 2021, 10:04 am
120 Over 80: Lockdown lowdown on our golden generation
From Holocaust survivors and rabbis to philanthropists and community leaders, we bring you the final part of our celebration of our community's outstanding over 80s.
January 28, 2021, 12:06 pm
120 over 80: Our oldest and wisest
From rabbis and volunteers to Shoah survivors and political figures, here is part three of our celebration of the Jewish community's original social influencers!
By Jewish News
Israeli and British flags (Jewish News)
December 18, 2020, 1:10 pm
Extra £10K made available for winter grants promoting Israel engagement
UJIA increases money in the pot to £30,000 after applications for support snowball
By Jewish News Reporter
Screenshot of Yavneh Primary students in the video
December 16, 2020, 12:34 pm
More than 5,000 primary school pupils join virtual menorah lighting
Students from across the world took part in 'Unite with Light' event, linking up with pupils in across the UK as well as the USA, Latvia and Stockholm
By Jewish News Reporter
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