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.

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

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

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

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.

See also Australian Association for Jewish Studies

References

External links AUJS website AUJS National Constitution as at 2020