Cyber-attack disrupts UJIA's online centenary celebration

Wednesday’s  event had been devised to kick-off UJIA’s 100^th year and to raise funds  to compensate for lost income caused by the pandemic. The charity has seen a deficit of £1.5 million in funding compared to the previous campaign year and has laid off around a quarter of its staff. 

A spokesperson for the charity said that despite the attack, proceeds from the celebration had been in line with expectations.

The event – which featured appearances from Israeli President Reuven Rivlin and singer Idan Raichel – is now available on YouTube.

UJIA chief executive Mandie Winston said she was “truly grateful and deeply moved” by the generosity of donors.

“On behalf of all at UJIA, we will continue to work tirelessly to strengthen the ties between British Jews and Israel, and to support some of Israel’s most vulnerable citizens.”