World Union of Jewish Students

The World Union of Jewish Students (WUJS)

Founded	1924 (1924)
Founder	Hersch Lauterpacht
Type	Non-profit
Location	Jerusalem
Area served	Global
Members	c. 37 member organisations, > 800,000 Jewish students
President	Josh Cohen
CEO	Shelly Wolkowicz
Website	https://www.wujs.org.il/

The World Union of Jewish Students (WUJS /ˈwuːdʒɪs/) (Hebrew: ההתאחדות העולמית של הסטודנטים היהודים; French: L’Union Mondiale des Etudiants Juifs; Spanish: Unión Mundial de Estudiantes Judíos; Russian: Всемирный союз еврейских студентов) is the international, pluralistic, non-partisan umbrella organisation of independent Jewish student groups in 38 countries. The World Union of Jewish Students (WUJS) aims to connect, represent, and empower Jewish students globally, promoting the unity and participation of these students in advancing the Jewish people's aspirations, continuity, and cultural heritage.^[1]

Its headquarters are located in Jerusalem, and its elected president is Yana Naftalieva.

In March 2002, in partnership with the Education Department of the Jewish Agency For Israel and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, the World Union of Jewish Students (WUJS) disseminated the "Hasbara Handbook: Promoting Israel on Campus." This guide served as a resource for activists to effectively communicate and defend Israel's position in response to various accusations related to perceived hostilities or terrorism at the height of the second intifada. The handbook underscored the strategic use of language, providing nuanced rebuttals to common criticisms. It advised on the selection of terms and phrasing to present Israel's actions and policies in a manner that is intended to resonate with uninformed or skeptical audiences on college campuses. The guide was part of a broader effort to influence campus discourse surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and to support pro-Israel advocacy.^[2]