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.
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
AUJS runs various conferences throughout the year, including:
Political Training Seminar
JCA Millie Philips Leadership Training Summit
Summer Camp
Accelerate Winter Conference
Israel Programs
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
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.