Support the People of Israel this Yom Tov

Jews celebrate Pesach to commemorate the liberation of the children of Israel, as commanded by G-d in Exodus. This year, as we sit down to enjoy our sedorim across the world with family and friends, for many it will be their first Pesach in Israel as an Oleh Hadash (a new immigrant). When we reflect upon the connection between Pesach and

UIA, we think about returning to our homeland. This is the essence of the organisation’s vital work. In 2022 alone, UIA supported the Aliyah of 75,000 Olim from 93 countries. More than 45,000 of these came from Ukraine and Russia as a result of the war. These are numbers that had not been budgeted for and exceeded expectations. Moving from the emergency rescue phase – which was much of the focus of 2022 – to the long-term integration phase requires substantial funding to ensure the smooth absorption of these Olim. By providing many absorption services, such as accommodation in absorption centres, Ulpan classes, professional fast tracking and more, UIA can ensure that these new Olim will become productive and valuable members of Israeli society.

Pesach teaches us not to take our freedom for granted. It is our mutual responsibility at this time to think of our fellow Jews. This Pesach, in lieu of gifts,

UIA asks you to consider sending a UIA e-card to your family and friends to support this national priority area and the focus of its 2023 campaign.

As we read in the Haggadah, “b’chol dor v’dor”, in every generation evil rises to harm us. This Pesach, each one of us can help support these new Olim in their new home – the Promised Land, the State of Israel.

To send a UIA e-card, please visit https://donatenow.uiaaustralia.org.au/ecard or call the UIA office on 9361-4273.