UJIA (United Jewish Israel Appeal) is a registered charity,[1] based in London, that works with young people in the United Kingdom and in the Galilee region of Israel. It provides formal and informal educational programmes that aim to enhance young British Jews' sense of Jewish identity and their connection with Israel.[2] Its chief executive is Mandie Winston[3] and its chair is Louise Jacobs,[4] the first woman in the role.[5]
| Abbreviation | UJIA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1920 |
| Legal status | Registered charity |
| Headquarters | London |
| Location |
|
Region served | United Kingdom and Israel |
Chief Executive | Mandie Winston |
| Website | ujia |
UJIA's remit includes overseeing and sponsoring Israel group tours that are organised by Jewish religious and ideological organisations for young people in the Jewish community.[6]
In 2017, UJIA launched a £300,000 fund to invest in Israeli start-up businesses that are concerned with improving education, employment and community development.[7]
The British Prime Minister, Theresa May, was the guest speaker at a dinner, hosted by UJIA on 17 September 2018, that was held to mark the 70th anniversary of the foundation of Israel.[8][9]
Notable persons
edit- Jonathan Kestenbaum, Baron Kestenbaum (born 1959), chief operating officer of investment trust RIT Capital Partners, and a Labour member of the House of Lords
References
edit- ^ "United Jewish Israel Appeal". Charity Commission. 30 September 2017. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ^ "Our Israel. Our future". UJIA. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
- ^ "UJIA's first woman CEO is 'excited' by the challenge". The Jewish Chronicle. 25 September 2019. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ Welch, Ben (20 September 2017). "UJIA announces new chair as dinner raises £3.1m". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
- ^ Rocker, Simon (2 March 2018). "Laying the foundations to grow women's philanthropy". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ^ Cohen, Justin (4 June 2018). "Israel tour leader keeps job after apologising for calling Hamas deaths 'murder'". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ^ Doherty, Rosa (7 April 2017). "UJIA funds will help new firms get ahead". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ^ Sabbagh, Dan (17 September 2018). "Theresa May: I do not underestimate antisemitism threat". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
- ^ Harpin, Lee (17 September 2018). "Theresa May 'sickened' nearly 40 per cent of Jews would consider emigrating if Corbyn got in". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 17 September 2018.