Executive Council of Australian Jewry

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) is Australia's peak Jewish community organization. It serves as a representative voice for Australian Jewry, advocating on issues of concern to the community, including combating antisemitism and promoting interfaith dialogue. The ECAJ is newsworthy currently due to the Albanese government's plan to combat antisemitism following the Bondi beach terror attack, which targeted a Jewish festival. The ECAJ has labeled this plan an essential 'first step'. However, the plan has also drawn criticism, with some warning it could be used to pursue divisive agendas. The ECAJ's perspective on this plan, as well as its role in representing the Jewish community in the wake of rising antisemitism and events like the Bondi attack, underscores its current relevance and significance in Australian society. The visit of the Israeli president and his laying of a wreath at Bondi further highlights the community's vulnerability and the ECAJ's role in addressing these concerns.