MEMBER UNION

"Jewish Youth (JU) is Denmark’s central organization for young Jews, serving as a social, cultural, and political community for those roughly between the ages of 15 and 35. JU has roots going back nearly 100 years — the first Jewish youth association in Denmark was founded in 1919 and has since existed under various names, including DJUS (Danish Jewish Youth Association), before becoming known today as JU.

The organization’s mission is to strengthen Jewish identity and create a space for young Jews in Denmark to connect, share experiences, and engage. JU hosts everything from cozy Shabbat dinners, parties, workshops, and board game nights to political debates, educational campaigns, and international conferences through networks like EUJS, WUJS and SJUF. The focus is on both community and learning — through social, cultural, and educational events.

In recent years, JU has also become a stronger political voice, actively advocating for the rights and interests of Jewish students at universities and in the public sphere.

JU is an open, inclusive, and informal community — a place for both those who are curious about their Jewish background and those who already lead an active Jewish life."