The peak body for Jewish students, campus by campus.
The peak body for Jewish students across Australia and New Zealand.
A world where every Jewish student commits to Jewish life for good.
We envision a world where every Jewish student is inspired to make a lifelong commitment to local Jewish life, Israel and Jewish peoplehood.
Jewish life should be easy to find on every campus.
Our mission is to provide meaningful experiences to Jewish students, to develop and strengthen their sense of Jewish identity and Jewish leadership. AUJS runs social, educational, political and religious events on university campuses across Australia and New Zealand.
Founded in 1948, at the University of Sydney.
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.
Four pillars: Judaism, Activism, Zionism, Pluralism.
Judaism
As the sole representative body for Jewish youth across Australia and New Zealand, AUJS seeks to provide opportunities for Jewish students to express their Jewish identity and heritage. Our events and activities encourage the connection of individual Jewish students to other Jews and the Jewish community and allow for Jewish youth to freely engage with Jewish culture and religion.
Activism
AUJS is committed to remaining active on the social and political issues that affect both Jewish students and the wider student population. We strive to provide educational, cultural, political and social activities to engage Jewish and non-Jewish students alike with student life, Zionism and Jewish history, tradition and culture.
Zionism
AUJS subscribes to the Zionist ideals espoused in the World Zionist Organisation's Jerusalem Program. We seek to promote a positive image of Israel on campus; to encourage truth in student political dialogue, and to educate the wider student population about Judaism and Israel.
Pluralism
AUJS is committed to providing a voice and platform for every Jewish and Zionist student across Australia and New Zealand regardless of political affiliation or religious identity. We reflect the complete spectrum of Jewish student opinion and are committed to providing our members with an open and pluralistic environment that promotes understanding between different Jewish denominations and other religious faiths.
One union, seven communities.
AUJS operates at national, regional and campus levels. Our student leaders, together with our administrative and support staff, are responsible for bringing Jewish life to you on and off campus, across five key areas:
- Jewish & Community Engagement
- Advocacy
- Leadership & Development
- International Programs
- Social Events
- Sydney OfficeShalom College, UNSW, NSW 2052
- Melbourne Office306 Hawthorn Rd, Caulfield South, VIC 3162