UJIA explained

Abbreviation:UJIA
Formation:1920
Status:Registered charity
Headquarters:London
Location:1 Torriano Mews, London, England NW5 2RZ
Region Served:United Kingdom and Israel
Leader Title:Chief Executive
Leader Name:Mandie Winston

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 Galil 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]

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: United Jewish Israel Appeal . 30 September 2017 . . 18 September 2018.
  2. Web site: Our Israel. Our future. . UJIA . 17 September 2018.
  3. News: UJIA’s first woman CEO is ‘excited’ by the challenge . 25 September 2019 . . 30 September 2020.
  4. News: UJIA announces new chair as dinner raises £3.1m. Welch . Ben . 20 September 2017 . . 17 September 2018.
  5. News: Laying the foundations to grow women’s philanthropy . Rocker . Simon . 2 March 2018 . . 18 September 2018.
  6. News: Israel tour leader keeps job after apologising for calling Hamas deaths ‘murder’ . Cohen . Justin . 4 June 2018 . . 18 September 2018.
  7. News: UJIA funds will help new firms get ahead . Doherty . Rosa . 7 April 2017 . . 18 September 2018.
  8. News: Theresa May: I do not underestimate antisemitism threat . Sabbagh . Dan . 17 September 2018 . . 17 September 2018.
  9. News: Theresa May 'sickened' nearly 40 per cent of Jews would consider emigrating if Corbyn got in . Harpin . Lee . 17 September 2018 . . 17 September 2018.