About EJA
The European Jewish Association, EJA, is a Brussels-based non-profit organization that serves as the Jewish voice of Europe in combating antisemitism, protecting religious freedom, preserving Holocaust memory, defending the world’s only Jewish State, and ensuring the present and future continuity and prosperity of Jewish life across the continent.
For almost two decades the EJA has worked solely for the benefit of Jewish communities in Europe. We work across the entire continent, with branches in the United States and Israel too. Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to one goal: safeguarding and building a Jewish future in Europe.
Our Mission
Educating about and Combating antisemitism with key decision makers in Europe.
Safeguarding religious freedom and practice
Enabling Jewish communities to grow to their full potential
Promoting a balanced and informed understanding of Israel in Europe in politics and the media.
Our Vision
A Europe where Jewish life is safe.
A Europe where Jewish communities are confident and thriving.
A Europe where antisemitism is confronted meaningfully and decisively.
A Europe where Israel is discussed with fairness and facts, not distortion.
We believe Jewish life is not something to be merely protected. It should be visible, vibrant, respected and cherished.
What we do
Strategic Advocacy
EJA conducts effective and focused advocacy at the European Parliament, the European Commission and in national parliaments across Europe on behalf and for our communities.
We work with key Political Leaders and decision makers to:
- Ensure full implementation of the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism in governments, universities, municipalities and public/civil institutions.
- Advance political and legal action to combat antisemitism
- Protect Jewish religious faith and practices, including kosher slaughter and circumcision.
- Promote informed and balanced discourse on Israel.
We build relationships with key lawmakers, provide policy briefs and legislative input, and ensure Jewish concerns are represented, heard and acted upon at the highest levels.
