Applications open for philanthropy fellowship

The annual philanthropy fellowship run by UIA NSW and JCA has been renamed in honour of Stanley Roth, the Sydney communal leader and philanthropist who died unexpectedly at the end of 2025.

Now in its sixth year, the Stanley Roth Philanthropy Fellowship is a five-session program for Jewish adults aged 25 to 40, run in partnership with Australian Jewish Funders (AJF).

Applications are open for the 2026 intake, which begins in August.

Roth was widely respected across Sydney’s Jewish community for his values-driven approach to giving and communal leadership. Organisers said the renaming reflects his belief that philanthropy extends beyond financial contributions to encompass time, skills and personal commitment.

The program guides participants through expert-led sessions covering trends in philanthropy, innovative funding models, and challenges facing Jewish communities, including the rise of antisemitism. Participants also gain access to a network of established communal leaders working in the philanthropy space.