Max Royston

About

Max Royston
Photograph: Omer Barr

I work in British Jewish communal leadership in London, and co-founded Stop The Hate UK and The Hineni Project. One takes direct action against antisemitism, with teams in London, Leeds and Brighton. The other brings LGBTQ+ Jews together against antisemitism and for Jewish Pride.

When Jewish marchers were pushed out of Pride in London, we built a Jewish Pride in Soho. More than 2,000 came. In July 2026 the bloc marched in Pride in London again.

The Britain Stands With British Jews rally, 20,000 people opposite Downing Street, with Pat McFadden, Ed Davey, Kemi Badenoch and Richard Tice on the platform. Two national marches for the hostages. The Emily Damari campaign, run with Tottenham supporters. The first national March for a Free Iran. All co-organised.

In April 2026 we hosted Guy Gilboa-Dalal at JFS, after more than two years held in Gaza. I built Answer The Hate, and I write there.

I run a property business in London.

St John's Wood United Synagogue is my shul, and I represent it as a deputy on the Board of Deputies. I live in north west London.

Communal roles

  • Co-founder, Stop The Hate UK Since May 2024
  • Co-founder, The Hineni Project Since February 2025
  • Deputy, Board of Deputies of British Jews Since May 2026
  • Founder, Answer The Hate Since August 2026

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