The Future of Jewish Life
in the Euro-Asian Region

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Haim Ben Yakov

Chief Executive Officer

Prior to assuming the office of Director General of the EAJC, Dr. Chaim Ben Yakov headed the Jewish Agency representation in Moscow and the Baltic States, and served as an educational adviser to the Jewish Agency in Israel.

Dr. Chaim Ben Yakov established and led the Institute for Jewish Studies and Community Leadership Training in Moscow, and chaired the panel "World Jewish Diaspora from the Former Soviet Union - Modern Challenges" at the Herzliya Conference.

Dr. Chaim Ben Yakov's academic interests encompass traditional Jewish rituals across historical periods, the principles of nation-state formation and national-cultural identity, the dynamics between universal and particular cultural values, the structure of Israeli society and the Jewish diaspora, and the history of Zionism.

Official Interview

Official Interview

"We Choose Life and Unity": Haim Ben Yakov on October 7 and the Loss of His Son

The Boycott of Jews in Europe: Where Policy Ends and Antisemitism Begins

The Controversy Surrounding the Film "NASA" – Commentary by the EAJC Director General

Is It Possible to Forgive an Anti-Semite After an Apology? The John Galliano Controversy

ADL Report on Antisemitism: Statement by the EAJC Director General

The World Jewish Congress Assembly in Geneva: Commentary by the EAJC Director

The Rise of Antisemitism in Europe: A Statement by the EAJC Director General

"Israel's domestic challenges are merely transitional difficulties, which is a normal part of its development."

"Israel is fulfilling a civilizational role," says the EAJC Director General, commenting on the situation amidst the conflict with Iran

The 39th World Zionist Congress: Key Takeaways (Interview with KAN REKA)

The Director General of the EAJC Summarized the Outcomes of the 39th World Zionist Congress

The Director General of the EAJC on the Reaction of Jewish Communities to the Release of Hostages from the Gaza Strip (Channel 9)

The Director General of the EAJC Outlines the Results of the Jewish Year 5785 (RTVI)

The Director General of the EAJC Speaks on the Politicization of the Memory of World War II

The EAJC Director General reflects on leaving one's "personal Egypt" during Passover (Channel 9)

The Director General of the EAJC Outlines Donald Trump's Initial Actions to Combat Antisemitism (Channel 9)

EAJC Director General Shares Concerns Over the Recurrence of the Holocaust

Dr. Haim Ben Yakov offers his perspective on the book "Put up or shut up"

EAJC Director General Shares Insights on Antisemitism, Israel, and the Jewish Community in the Euro-Asian Region

Director General of the EAJC on Professor Mikhail Chlenov

The EAJC Director General on the Global Reputation of Israeli Higher Education

Statement by the EAJC Director General on the Attack Against Christians in Jerusalem's Armenian Quarter

Dr. Haim Ben Yakov on the State of Antisemitism in Belarus

Statement by the EAJC Director General Regarding the Antisemitic Remarks of Alexander Lukashenko

The Director General of the EAJC Speaks on the Dramatic Global Rise in Antisemitism

EAJC Director General Haim Ben Yakov Featured on the Program 'Israel This Week'

The Director General of the EAJC on the General Assembly Meeting of the Assembly of the Congress Meeting

The Director General of the EAJC Speaks on the Riots in Dagestan

The Director General of the EAJC Comments on the EJCR Executive Committee Meeting in Madrid (RTVI)

Dr. Haim Ben Yakov on the International Holocaust Remembrance Day (RTVI)