Our Purpose & Mission
Our purpose
Why is this so important?
Our purpose
To foster the personal growth of Australian Jewish youth through participation in high school Israel Programs, by providing financial support to families who require assistance.
Our mission
Why is this so important?
Our purpose
To establish and grow an Endowment Fund enabling Australian Jewish students to travel to Israel and discover its history, politics, culture and spirituality.
Why is this so important?
Why is this so important?
Why is this so important?
The Board of our charity, feels passionately about providing opportunities for all Jewish students in year 10, to participate in an Israel program - even if they don't attend a Jewish school that offers such a program. We strongly believe that young members of our community should feel connected to their identity, to the Australian Jewish community and to each other. Our charity provides funding support to relieve the financial stress so many families experience.
Ronn Bechler, President
Ronn Bechler, President
Ronn Bechler, President
Ronn is an Executive Director on the Board of Automic Group. He has over 25 years’ capital markets experience, having founded and led Market Eye for 15 years (acquired by Automic Group), and also worked at AXA Asia Pacific and UBS Investment Banking.
He has been actively involved in the Jewish community, having been President of the Youn
Ronn is an Executive Director on the Board of Automic Group. He has over 25 years’ capital markets experience, having founded and led Market Eye for 15 years (acquired by Automic Group), and also worked at AXA Asia Pacific and UBS Investment Banking.
He has been actively involved in the Jewish community, having been President of the Young Business Forum in Sydney (a Chapter of the AICC), on the Mount Scopus School Council and various sub-committees, and prior to co-founding the Israel for Youth Foundation he was a Director of JNF Australia and Vice-President of JNF Victoria.
Married to Maxine, they are the proud parents of Ellie, Jonny, and Benji.
Bianca Burd, Secretary
Ronn Bechler, President
Ronn Bechler, President
Bianca is a Bialik College graduate and was a student in the School’s maiden Year 10 Israel Program. Actively involved in the Jewish Community from a very young age, she was a participant in the AUJS Leadership Development Program and went on to become its National Vice President.
Most recently Bianca and husband, Dan, are vocal advocates
Bianca is a Bialik College graduate and was a student in the School’s maiden Year 10 Israel Program. Actively involved in the Jewish Community from a very young age, she was a participant in the AUJS Leadership Development Program and went on to become its National Vice President.
Most recently Bianca and husband, Dan, are vocal advocates in supporting more tourism to Israel, believing that strengthening the Diaspora’s connection is an integral ingredient to a strong future.
Bianca has 20 years of experience in the Retail sector and currently advises to industry on growth opportunities and strategy. She is the mum of Moses and Ariella who both attend Mount Scopus.
Adam Carew, Treasurer
Ronn Bechler, President
Sharonne Slonim, Director
Adam has vast experience in financial management, corporate governance, accounting, taxation, investment structuring and private equity investing. Currently CFO of Wingate, Adam spent the early part of his career as a manager at Pitcher Partners, following which he was Group Financial Controller at the Liberman Family Office.
Adam has al
Adam has vast experience in financial management, corporate governance, accounting, taxation, investment structuring and private equity investing. Currently CFO of Wingate, Adam spent the early part of his career as a manager at Pitcher Partners, following which he was Group Financial Controller at the Liberman Family Office.
Adam has also been involved in a range of community based organisations, including being a co-founder of the Maccabi Cycling Club, and board member of Stand Up (previously Jewish Aid Australia).
He is the proud father of Jackson, Hayden and Blake.
Sharonne Slonim, Director
Sharonne Slonim, Director
Sharonne Slonim, Director
Sharonne is a lawyer, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and nationally accredited mediator. She is a Principal and co-founder at Resolve Mediation and is Executive Director of the Goldschlager Family Charitable Foundation.
Sharonne has worked extensively in both the commercial and not-for-profit sectors and is passionate about the Je
Sharonne is a lawyer, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and nationally accredited mediator. She is a Principal and co-founder at Resolve Mediation and is Executive Director of the Goldschlager Family Charitable Foundation.
Sharonne has worked extensively in both the commercial and not-for-profit sectors and is passionate about the Jewish community, Israel and humanitarian causes.
Sharonne has been actively involved in the Jewish community for many years. She is on the advisory board for Save A Child’s Heart, co-founded the Elul Fellowship and served on the Mount Scopus School Council for many years.
Sharonne is the proud mother of 4 children - Gabrielle, Abigail, Livia and Jacob.
Sharonne Slonim, Director
Maxine Bechler, Director
Maxine Bechler, Director
Sharonne Slonim, Director
Maxine Bechler, Director
Maxine’s background is in education and human resources. She has worked in the corporate world and has also run her own business.
Maxine was actively involved in the Scopus Parents’ Association for many years. She is community minded and believes in the ever-growing need to provide opportunities to Australian Jewish teenagers who do not sit inside the Jewish day school system.
