The 2012 Yom Ha'atzmaut Mission to Israel was a huge success. 41 Participants from Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane came together for a journey around Israel for 12 nights, 13 days. Here are a few excerpts from the daily blog.
YoungUIA proudly supports the Kiryat Yearim Youth Village. Kiryat Yearim, sitting atop the Judean Hills near Jerusalem, has a resident population of 140 youth and comprises of underachieving boys and girls aged 12-17. Kiryat Yearim employs a multi-pronged approach to the academic and social rehabilitation of children at risk through individually designed programs and intensive tutoring, therapeutic and psychological counselling and remedial education. This is done in order to bridge the gaps and help the children mainstream into general high school education.
UIA held two Super Sunday phoneathons across all the divisions during which we saw many of our dedicated volunteers helping out. Precious funds were raised for Israel and it was amazing to see the generosity and warmth from the Melbourne Jewish Community.
The 2012 Women’s Division Campaign Opening Lunch was held on Tuesday 6th March with 560 women attending at the International of Brighton sponsored by Lexus of Brighton, Seacret Spa Products and Magnolia Silver Jewellery. “Why am I proud of Israel?” was the theme of the event, and the title of a specially created video which featured the thoughts and feelings of Melbourne’s Jewish community about Israel. The footage, which was both uplifting and moving, set the tone for a positive and inspiring event.
Keren Hayesod- United Israel Appeal, through a partnership between Israel and Diaspora communities, mobilises support for Israel and the rescue of Jews in distress.
By encouraging and assisting in Aliyah and absorption, Keren Hayesod saves Jewish lives, strengthens Jewish identity, fortifies the fabric of Israeli society and reinforces solidarity within the Jewish people.
