Executive Council of Australian Jewry

The ECAJ is the elected peak body representing the Australian Jewish community

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Literally the only difference between this and a “pro-Palestinian” rally is that these guys don’t bother substituting Jew for Zionist.

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But the Commission has as one of its principal objects understanding and assessing the lived experience of antisemitism by members of the Jewish community and it is being informed by conduct of this character.

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"Undiluted level of hatred and bigotry". Royal Commissioner Virginia Bell has slammed social media attacks on witnesses after they've given testimony and said at least one incident had been reported to the police.

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The Commission is keeping close eye on these instances and recording these offensive social media posts.
Quite what this undiluted level of hatred and bigotry directed towards members of the Jewish community is thought to benefit by those who post these remarks is lost on me.

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‘Mistreatment of foreign activists unjustified’

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ECAJ welcomes addition of National Socialist Network to list of proscribed hate groups.

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They may not play klezmer, but there's plenty of Jewish connections to the Eurovision Song Contest which starts today, including one of our homegrown contestants.

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Australia’s peak national Jewish organisation has welcomed the grant of an additional $22 million for Jewish community security in the 2026 Federal Budget.

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Today, Australia began its Royal Commission inquiry into antisemitism, following the December 2025 terrorist attack on Bondi Beach, in which two men, a father and son, killed 15 Jewish people at a Hanukkah event.

Starting today, members of Sydney’s Jewish are giving testimony about their experiences of antisemitism in Australia. @ECAJewry has worked to ensure that the full force of the community’s views and experiences of antisemitism in various sectors of society are brought to the forefront of the Inquiry.

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Watch the Royal Commission public hearings here.
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With the Royal Commission public hearings starting tomorrow for two weeks, ECAJ President Daniel Aghion explains what we can expect over the next fortnight and beyond.

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As Jews the world over prepare to celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut, we reflect on the critical roles played by Australia in helping Israel achieve independence.

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Three arson attempts in one week targeting British Jews. Editor of the UK Jewish News Richard Ferrer tells us what the mood’s like in the community now.

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“Whether we live in the UK or Australia, let the world know that we stand together.” ECAJ statement following latest attack on London Jewish community.

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Today marks the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Bergen-Belsen.

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“As World War II and the Holocaust have receded from public memory, it has become progressively easier to pass off words and images that might once have been readily recognised as antisemitic as something else.“ Excerpts from ECAJ’s Peter Wertheim’s op ed in The AFR yesterday

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Dayenu! Enough already with the antisemitism! This Pesach, it’s time to take action by telling your story and making a difference.