JStreet U

J Street U at UCLA is a student-led advocacy organization dedicated to promoting peace, security, and progressive political engagement regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Based at the University of California - Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA, the organization mobilizes student activists to advance a two-state solution framework that recognizes both Israeli security and Palestinian self-determination and human rights.

The organization's core mission centers on advocacy and grassroots organizing within the campus and broader Jewish communities. J Street U at UCLA works to shift discourse surrounding Middle Eastern geopolitics by fostering inclusive, robust dialogue among American Jews and campus stakeholders. Rather than accepting polarized narratives, the organization champions nuanced conversations that acknowledge legitimate concerns on all sides while maintaining a commitment to democratic values and human dignity.

J Street U at UCLA operates from the conviction that Israel's long-term security and prosperity are fundamentally connected to achieving a just resolution for Palestinians. The organization believes that American Jews have a vital role to play in shaping peaceful outcomes in the region through informed civic participation and community engagement. By depolarizing conversations and promoting evidence-based policy discussions, J Street U at UCLA contributes to a more thoughtful approach to Middle Eastern affairs within the UCLA community and beyond.

As a chapter of the national J Street U network, the organization connects local student activists with a broader movement for progressive Jewish engagement on peace and justice issues. The group regularly convenes campus events, facilitates educational discussions, and mobilizes supporters around key advocacy initiatives.