This article was first published on July 8, 2025 by J-Wire.

UIA says for so many of us, Israel isn’t just a destination – it’s a longing. Our homeland. A place we’ve dreamed of standing in, not just for ourselves, but for something greater.

A trip we’ve told ourselves we’d take one day. This September, let that one day become today. 

UIA invites you to join our September Solidarity Mission to Israel from 2 to 10 September 2025 – a deeply immersive and powerful journey that will connect you to the heart of our people, land, and collective resilience. 

UIA can run unique Missions in even the most complex times. We offer something so rare: an opportunity not just to witness history, but to contribute to it. Shoulder to shoulder with Israelis, side by side with people from our community who care. 

You will meet frontline leaders, visit communities of strength and spirit, and experience the power of Jewish unity up close. Along with the guarantees of a UIA Mission – professional guides, access to restricted places and the incredible food Israel has to offer. 

2025 Yom Ha’atzmaut Mission participant Helen Goodman said: “Definitely eight days of a lifetime. My first Mission. Why did I wait so long? An exhaustive program but an itinerary with so much information, so much to see and hear.” 

Yom Ha’atzmaut Mission participants Asher and Marlene Abitz also expressed: “Despite many visits to Israel, this experience has been faultless and emotional and exceptional. Each and every speaker and guide has enriched and has given us a perspective on our beloved Israel that we will cherish.” 

“For 34 years I’ve been yearning to return to Israel. I’m not Jewish but as soon as I arrived, I felt at home. Time and time again I came across beautiful, compassionate, loving people inside and out… The Mission is priceless. I feel so privileged and grateful to have taken part,” Mission participant Philippa Hall added. 

This Mission will be moving and meaningful, and will matter. It won’t be a regular trip, it will be a statement. Together, let’s show the People of Israel they are not alone.

Enquire today to join UIA this September on our Solidarity Mission:

NSW – (02) 9361 4273 | philippa@uiansw.org.au

VIC – (03) 9272 5533 | estelle.wytwornik@uiavic.org.au

WA – 0449 976 478 | oded@uiawa.org.au