At Stand Up, we are committed to helping young people understand social justice while inspiring them to contribute meaningfully to the Jewish and wider community.                                                                  

Our Step Up education program empowers B'nei Mitzvah-aged students to step into Jewish adulthood by exploring their responsibilities through an innovative social justice experience. Throughout the sessions, participants will explore today’s biggest social justice issues through a Jewish lens.

“Stand Up taught me that becoming Bat Mitzvah isn’t only about becoming an adult, but it is also about finding out what our responsibilities are in the real world and how we can create positive change.”
- Ruby, Step Up graduate

Step Up provides a dynamic and engaging experience. Each session has a specific focus that ties back to Jewish values.

The program will:

• Develop leadership skills to step into Jewish adulthood with purpose
• Deepen their understanding of social justice issues and personal responsibility
• Learn about allyship, reconciliation, and tackling inequality
  

By fostering awareness and leadership, Step Up helps young Jewish Australians recognise their role in creating positive change in the world.

Registrations are now open for:

• Sydney April Intensive (Term 2 Holidays) - Tuesday 14 – Thursday 16 April 2026
• If you’re interested in forming a Step Up group of 8+ in Melbourne or Northern Rivers (Byron Bay), contact [email protected]

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN FORMING A GROUP OF 8+ PLEASE CONATCT [email protected]

Registrations are now open for:

• Sydney April Intensive (Term 2 Holidays) - Tuesday 14 – Thursday 16 April 2026
• If you’re interested in forming a Step Up group of 8+ in Melbourne or Northern Rivers (Byron Bay), contact [email protected]

Thank you for your payment to attend Stand Up's ABC program.

We are very excited to meet you and begin our social justice journey together!

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to get in touch with me at [email protected]

I look forward to speaking with you all soon

Kind regards,

Hannah Weinberg

Empowering Jewish Youth Through Social Justice Education

At Stand Up, we believe that education and action are intrinsically linked. Guided by Jewish values such as Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), Tzedakah (justice), and Chessed (kindness), our programs inspire young Jewish Australians to become proactive changemakers in their communities.

From B'nei Mitzvah-aged children to young adults, our programs create a pathway for growth, understanding, and impact.

Programs for Jewish Schools and Organisations 

We offer unique, interactive sessions which cover a range of topics, including:

• Social justice challenges
• Poverty and wealth inequality
• Refugee and asylum seeker experiences
• Climate change
• First Nations reconciliation
• Allyship and responsibility
• Taking action

Each session is tailored to be age-appropriate and can be adjusted in length and content to suit different groups. Our facilitators are passionate with experience in informal education, ensuring that each session is delivered in an engaging and inclusive environment.

Many programs feature guest speakers from First Nations, refugee, and other communities who share their lived experiences. These authentic voices deepen students' understanding and create meaningful connections to real-world issues.

Core Programs

Step Up

Designed for B'nei Mitzvah-aged students, the Step Up program empowers participants to explore their responsibilities as they transition into Jewish adulthood. Through this innovative social justice experience, students delve into pressing issues, guided by Jewish values, to understand how they can contribute to positive change. This program runs during school holidays. Find out more.

Tikkun Parent-Child Nature Retreat

This special parent-child retreat offers an opportunity to strengthen bonds while immersing in nature. The retreat enriches the coming-of-age experience, providing a space to explore shifts in identity and relationships through nature-based challenge activities. Find out more.

Love Thy Neighbour

A powerful facilitated conversation featuring three speakers: a Holocaust survivor, a First Nations Elder, and someone with a refugee background. Together, they share personal stories of resilience, identity, and hope, fostering empathy and intergenerational dialogue. It’s an opportunity to explore shared humanity and the importance of standing up against hatred and injustice.

Partner With Us

Our education programs are growing to meet the needs of Jewish students and communities. Whether you're a school, youth movement, synagogue, or community group, we would love to discuss how we can partner with you.

Get in touch to learn more or bring a program to your community: [email protected]