What is AUJS?

AUJS has represented Jewish students on campus across Australia and New Zealand since 1948. AUJS is always a place for you on campus, connecting you socially with Jewish students at over 20 university campuses. You are welcome to get involved in AUJS as a member and as a leader. Swipe Right on all AUJS has to offer, from our amazing social, cultural and political events both on and off-campus, go on one of our programs and learn professional skills that you’ll carry with you for life. 

 

SOCIAL EVENTS 

Purim:

What better way to celebrate Purim, then joining us for one of our Purim parties. Costumes are a must and music will be pumping. 

(Feb - March).

Ball: 

A staple in the calendar for over 50 years, the AUJS Ball is our biggest night of the year in Sydney and Melbourne. This is the one night a year where you have an excuse to feel your fanciest. With delicious meals and plenty of drinks, grab your friends and get ready to dance the night away!

(August/September)

And more! 

We host games nights, campus lunches, mixers and much more. You’ll meet some great people from your campus, state and country. 

 

CONFERENCES & ADVOCACY 

Political Training Seminar (PTS): 

PTS gives students an unprecedented opportunity to engage with the Australian political landscape. Spend 3 days in Canberra developing your advocacy skills and discussing contemporary issues with senior members of parliament from all political parties, journalists, political activists. Regional political seminars will be held at a later date to empower students to interact with local members of the parliament.

(March 14-16)

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Accelerate:

An Israel advocacy conference like never before, Accelerate provides 3 days of unparalleled training covering everything from politics in the Middle East to Australia / Israel relations to anti-Zionism vs antisemitism.

(June/July)

 

 

ThE SUSAN WAKIL FELLOWSHIP - SWF

The SWF is a selective student leadership program aimed at empowering a generation of Jewish 

leaders to make a positive change in Australian society. Throughout the course of the year, Fellows will be given the tools and skills to design and execute social action initiatives aimed at bringing about the change they want to see in Australian civic society. Fellows attend multiple interstate conferences and retreats, as well as a series of fortnightly workshops and mentorship relationships with industry leaders and innovators.

 

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

LDP

AUJS selects its top leaders to travel to different communities to explore the challenges facing the Jewish world today. In the past places have included Israel, the USA and more. LDP equips participants with innovative ideas and strategies for tackling these challenges that they can bring home to shape our local Jewish community.

(December 2022- January 2023)

Birthright Israel:

Join us for a free 10-day journey exploring Israel and all it has to offer on one of our summer or winter busses. Immerse yourself in Israeli history, culture and sites with Jewish students from across Australasia. Stay tuned to find out when new dates will be released.

 

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

Leadership Training Summit (LTS):

LTS brings together AUJS leaders from across Australasia for a 3-day immersive leadership development experience. LTS provides leaders with the fundamental skills and knowledge that they need to run successful events, operate effectively as a team and combat challenges on campus. It also provides leaders with a great opportunity to meet people from overseas and interstate.

(November/December)

 

Incident Reporting

AUJS has introduced a new method for reporting and tracking antisemitic incidents that occur on campus.

Types of antisemitic incidents may include:

• Physical Assaults
• Abuse/Harassment
• Property Damage/Vandalism
• Graffiti
• Abuse via Email/Post/Telephone
• Abusive Leaflets/Posters

- If one of these occurs please complete the form at:www.aujs.com.au/incidentreporting

- If a crime is occurring or anyone is in any immediate danger please first contact the      police on 000.

- If there is an emergency, please also contact CSG on 1300 000 274 (Australia) and    0800 2825 274 (New Zealand).

- If you have any questions at all, please contact AUJS at      [email protected] or call VIC: (03)9272 5623 or NSW: (02)9381 42900.

- If you have any supporting documentation, please email [email protected]

Jewish Engagement:

We care deeply about ensuring that all Jewish students have a platform to connect to their Jewish identity, no matter how they connect to Judaism. Join us on or off-campus for Shabbat meals, events celebrating Jewish holidays, including Purim, Pesach, Sukkot, Shavuot and Yom Ha’atzmaut.

Special Consideration:

No student's studies should have to suffer because of their Jewish identity. We are here to help you stay on top of your studies when Shabbat and Jewish holidays get in the way. All AUJS members will receive a letter of supporting documentation to submit to your lecturers and unit coordinators to receive special consideration. 

Jewish calendar 2022:

 

 

Make sure to sign up to AUJS at your campus to get involved for the year ahead and find out about new events and meet new people.

Sign up for AUJS O week 2022

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