The UJS Presidential Election for 2026-27 is here! Have YOUR say in the future leadership of YOUR union.
REGISTER TO VOTE AT WWW.UJS.ORG.UK/JOIN (ensure you include graduation year and institution)
Have a look at the candidates' manifestos and videos below.
More information on how to vote is listed at the bottom of the page.
(Presidential Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by surname)
We will be announcing the winner on Sunday 30th November at the end of UJS Conference. You can Click Here to submit a motion to Conference, and here to sign up for UJS Convention.
Sign up here to attend the Presidential Debate in-person on 16 November.
Anat Kraskin
Hi, I’m Anat, two-time Glasgow JSoc President, former UJS National Council representative, and now running to be your next UJS President! At Glasgow, I helped grow our JSoc to three times its size, building one of the most active and vibrant Jewish student communities in the country. I’ve represented students nationally through UJS and internationally as a UK Lauder Fellow with the World Jewish Congress - experiences that have shaped my leadership and deepened my passion for Jewish student life. I’ve built significant practical experience at both local and national levels, experience I’ll bring to the role of UJS President.
UJS gave me a platform, a voice, and a community. Now I’m ready to give back- to lead a Union that empowers every JSoc to thrive, amplifies Jewish pride on campus, and delivers real results for Jewish students across the UK and Ireland.
I’ve spoken with Jewish students from campuses across the country, and those conversations have shaped my vision for UJS — one built on three key commitments: Empowering JSocs, proactive advocacy, and strengthening the core values that unite us.
Click here for Anat's full manifesto, here for a plain text version, and here for her campaign video.
Raphi Leon
Hi! I'm Raphi Leon – President of Warwick JSoc, UJS National Council and an International UJS Delegate. My time at university has been defined by one goal – to build thriving Jewish student communities. Passionate, committed and open-minded, I’m ready to continue this vital work as your next
UJS President.
I transformed Warwick JSoc from unknown to JSoc of the Year, channelling the pride I find in my Jewish identity into building a welcoming, homely community for members of all backgrounds. I advised UJS Trustees on organisational strategy, represented UK and Irish students to the European Union of Jewish Students, and stood up for you on national TV.
A proven, dedicated and forward-thinking leader, I’m ready to ensure UJS, JSocs of all sizes, and Jewish student life across the country continues to flourish.
Are you Ready? #Ready4Raphi
Click here for Raphi's full manifesto, here for a plain text version, and here for his campaign video.
Jonah Levy
Hi, I'm Jonah, President of Bristol JSoc, former Head of Campaigns, and now I'm running to be your next UJS President.
Leading one of the UK's largest and most active JSocs, I've dedicated myself to building a community where Jewish students from all backgrounds can come together, celebrate, and belong. I've worked to strengthen Jewish student life across the country, tackling antisemitism, winning 2024/25 UJS Campaigner of the Year, and creating new opportunities for students to achieve their ambitions.
UJS has done a remarkable job protecting us, representing us, and standing up in the face of antisemitism. That mission must always continue. But it's time to place just as much energy into Helping Jewish Students Thrive, every Jewish student, in every aspect of their lives.
SO #JOINJONAH AND HELP JEWISH STUDENTS THRIVE
Click here for Jonah's full manifesto, here for a plain text version, and here for his campaign video.
Re-Open Nominations (R.O.N.)
There’s a candidate called R.O.N. for every single election within UJS. Are you wondering who RON is?
RON isn’t a person, it’s an acronym, and it stands for Re-Open Nominations. If you submit a vote for R.O.N, you’re telling us that you don’t think that any of the candidates is right for the role, and that we should restart the process to find better candidates. If RON gets the most votes, then no candidates win, and we will start the nominations process again.
We think it’s important that voters always have the option to vote for RON – your leadership should represent you, and if you don’t think any candidate represents you, then you should tell us.
Voting
Voting opens on Sunday 16th November 2025.
In order vote you must have registered on the UJS website and be a Jewish student. When registering to vote you must include your university and graduation year.
Once voting opens, you should receive a voting key by email. If you do not receive this please get in touch with [email protected] - make sure you check all your mailboxes as well as your junk mail. The deadline for registration is Midday Tuesday 25th November.
Voting closes at 23:59 on Thursday, 27th November 2025.
Only Jewish students are eligible to vote in this election - for more information, find our constitution and by-laws here
To view the rules around UJS Presidential elections please click here.