About the Congress

The EAJC was formed between 1991 and 1993, when Jewish organizations of the dissolving Soviet Union joined the World Jewish Congress, establishing its Euro-Asian section. In addition to post-Soviet states, this section incorporated small Jewish communities from Central and Eastern Europe, as well as Asia. The section was subsequently renamed the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress.

At the turn of the century, in 2001, the Congress began operating as an independent umbrella organization under the auspices of the WJC. During its initial decades, under the leadership of Mikky Chizhov and the prominent public figure Alexander Mashkevich, the Congress consolidated its strength and influence, implemented dozens of vital projects, and unified Jewish life across the region. During this period, organized Jewish life within the post-Soviet space truly flourished and established deep roots.

In 2017, Mikhail Mirilashvili, a businessman and philanthropist who was instrumental in founding the organization and had supported the Congress's activities for many years as First Vice-President, was elected President of the EAJC. This marked the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the organization.

Today, the EAJC stands as one of the prominent Jewish forces in the region. The Congress is directly engaged in regional Jewish life, actively representing and protecting the interests of Jewish communities and the State of Israel on the international stage.

Our Core Principles

PUBLIC DIPLOMACY

DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING

STRATEGIC APPROACH IN COMMUNITY BUILDING

The EAJC represents Jewish communities within international organizations and maintains an active diplomatic presence, collaborating with state authorities to serve the interests of these communities and the State of Israel.

PUBLIC DIPLOMACY

DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING

STRATEGIC APPROACH IN COMMUNITY BUILDING

Areas of Activity

COMMUNITY LIFE AND HISTORICAL HERITAGE

Each year, we provide sustained support to Jewish communities and organizations across the region. We actively participate in strategic planning, assist established projects and successful organizations, and continuously foster innovative initiatives within the Jewish world.