Australasian Union of Jewish Students

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The Australasian Union of Jewish Students (AUJS) is a federation of Jewish student societies at Australian and New Zealand universities and other higher education institutions. It was founded in 1948 at the University of Sydney and is affiliated with the World Union of Jewish Students. AUJS' constitution lists its four pillars as Judaism, activism, Zionism, and pluralism. AUJS runs social, educational, political and religious events on University campuses.

Australasian Union of Jewish Students
AbbreviationAUJS
Formation1948; 76 years ago (1948)
Founded atUniversity of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
TypeFederation of Jewish student societies at Australian and New Zealand universities
Membership
23 soceities
Affiliations
Websitewww.aujs.com.au

Principles

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All of the organisation's activities are based on the four pillars of Judaism, Zionism, Pluralism and Activism.[1]

Executive committee

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AUJS' current Executive Committee members were elected at its Annual General Meeting in 2023.[2]


Position Holder Region of Residence
President Noah Loven Victoria
Vice President Zac Morris New South Wales
Treasurer Joe Hadassin Australian Capital Territory
Public Affairs Coordinator Nathan Levy Victoria
Campaigns Coordinator Joshua Strauss Victoria
Leadership and Development Coordinator Max Babus Australian Capital Territory
Jewish Engagement Coordinator Miriam Itzkowitz New South Wales
Marketing Coordinator Ilan Janet Victoria
NSW co-Presidents Michael Grenier and Danielle Tischmann New South Wales
VIC President Holly Feldman Victoria
WA President Aviva Blitz Western Australia
NZ Co-Presidents Leah Burger and Ethan Nemeroff New Zealand
SA President Jonathan Iadarola South Australia
ACT Co-Presidents Maya Grynberg and Mia Kline Australian Capital Territory

Conferences

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AUJS runs various conferences throughout the year, including:

  • Political Training Seminar
  • JCA Millie Philips Leadership Training Summit
  • Summer Camp
  • Accelerate Winter Conference

Israel Programs

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AUJS operates the Taglit-Birthright Israel programs for Australian students. This program offers students subsidised trips to Israel. Every year AUJS sends over 300 participants to Israel on these trips. AUJS also offers other Israeli-based programs, including the Leadership Development Program.

Constituent organisations

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AUJS operates on national, regional and campus levels. Most Regional organisations have a representative on the National Executive. Similarly, each campus organisation has a representative on that Region's Executive. AUJS is an affiliate of the Zionist Federation of Australia and Executive Council of Australian Jewry.

Active campuses

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Western Australia

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New South Wales

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Queensland

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South Australia

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Australian Capital Territory

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Victoria

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New Zealand

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Tasmania

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Community". Auckland Hebrew Congregation. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
  2. ^ "New leadership for AUJS". 12 September 2023.
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