Approx Jewish Students on campus - 1,000+

Leeds JSoc covers all campuses in Leeds including Uni of, Beckett and Arts. It is a very active community providing a range of events, from peer led lunch and learns, Friday Night Dinners, JSoc Pres, social action projects, Balls and everything in-between. With a vibrant student community there are also on campus Rabbis there to support all students.

The Hillel house on the Uni of campus (close to the city centre) is an amazing building offering lots of room to chill, hang out and study. There is also a Shul, and it is the space we use for all our events. 

President: Emma Levy

Kosher Food & Accommodation

Leeds Hillel house is not only the hub of Jewish Student life at Leeds but is also accommodation for student. With 5 Bedrooms available and resident only areas, fully kosher facilities and parking. If you are interested in a room at Hillel House for the 24/25 academic year please email [email protected]

The University of Leeds also provides Kosher accommodation in the following halls of residence: 

• Montague Burton
• Leodis

The University Union sells kosher food, the Morrison’s in the Merrion Centre and there is a Jewish community in North Leeds where there are kosher grocery stores, bakeries and butchers.

Social Media:

Instagram - @leedsjsoc

Facebook - Leeds JSoc 

Get in touch with the JSoc to be added to the WhatsApp groups.

Local Synagogue Information

There are many synagogues in North Leeds from a range of denominations that are always happy to have students join in on services and community activities. 

Leeds JSoc also run regular services for all chagim, both orthodox and egalitarian.

The UJS Sabbatical Officer for this campus is Samantha