New executive team announced

The Australasian Union of Jewish Students (AUJS) has elected its new federal executive for 2027, following the organisation’s first in-person annual general meeting since 2019.

Delegates gathered in Melbourne from September 2-3, where they debated constitutional amendments and policy motions before electing the new team.

AUJS campaigns coordinator Ma’ayan Granot was elected president, succeeding Jeremy Suss. AUJS Victoria public affairs director David Loven was elected vice-president, succeeding Viola Bersten.

The rest of the executive team is made up of students who have been active on AUJS’ campus, regional and federal executive teams: Nadav Gozlan as treasurer, Joel Raitman as fundraising coordinator, Zoe Dalidakis as public affairs coordinator, Dustin Feldman as leadership and development coordinator, Yonah Brill as Jewish engagement coordinator, Jonah Feiglin as WUJS representative, Maya Reef as communications officer, and Alicia Lazarus as social impact officer.

Delegates also voted to bestow Honorary Life Membership of AUJS on Isaac Wakil AO z’l, whose support through the Susan and Isaac Wakil Foundation backed a number of AUJS programs, including the Susan Wakil Fellowship.

Suss said, “It is a wonderful thing to see another team of passionate young Jewish leaders energised about fostering Jewish life and standing up for their community. AUJS will be in fantastic hands under Ma’ayan and David’s leadership and I look forward to the ways the 2027 team shapes the organisation with their creativity and heart.”

Granot said she was “exceptionally excited” to take on the role for 2027 and to continue the work of the outgoing executive. “Jeremy and Viola have done amazing work in advocating for the needs of Jewish students and I am committed to continuing their work. We have a new, passionate executive who are committed to spreading Jewish joy across Australia and New Zealand.”