UJIA (United Jewish Israel Appeal) is a

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, based in London, that works with young people in the United Kingdom and in the

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region of Israel. It provides formal and informal educational programmes that aim to enhance young

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' sense of Jewish identity and their connection with Israel. Its chief executive is Mandie Winston and its chair is Louise Jacobs, the first woman in the role. 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. 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. The British Prime Minister,

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, 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.

Notable persons

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(born 1959), chief operating officer of investment trust RIT Capital Partners, and a Labour member of the

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References

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External links

Official website
1920 establishments in England Charities based in London Galilee Jewish charities based in the United Kingdom Jewish education in the United Kingdom Jews and Judaism in the United Kingdom Organisations based in the London Borough of Camden Youth charities based in the United Kingdom Zionist youth movements Zionist organisations in the United Kingdom