The President of the EAJC presented the annual report at the Board of Directors meeting of the World Jewish Congress.

The Governing Board of the World Jewish Congress concluded its meeting in Prague yesterday (Tuesday). A key highlight of the event was the address by EAJC President Michael Mirilashvili, who presented the organization's achievements over the year since his election and outlined plans for the future.

Despite the diversity of countries and Jewish communities across the Euro-Asian region, the EAJC strives to integrate them within a major international Jewish structure while preserving each community's unique identity. “We view ourselves as part of the global Jewish community, while simultaneously recognizing the unique nature of the EAJC member organizations, which differ in composition, mentality, and culture. Our organization includes large Jewish communities with substantial resources, such as those in Russia and Ukraine, where coordinating efforts, aligning positions, and establishing cooperation among numerous Jewish organizations is essential. At the same time, we work with smaller communities, such as those in Armenia, Tajikistan, and the Balkan region, which require targeted support for specific programs and projects,” Mirilashvili stated.

The State of Israel holds a central position in the EAJC's activities. The Congress successfully cooperates with the Jewish state and places a strong emphasis on maintaining ties between the communities and Israel.  “We operate on the premise that the State of Israel is central to the Jewish world and serves as a source of pride for all Jewish people. Our efforts are directed towards explaining the importance of a just fight against terrorism, carried out in compliance with international law and the highest ethical standards. We have established regular working relations with the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, a key training ground for diplomats from many post-Soviet states, where we host forums to clarify the position of the State of Israel. We express our gratitude to the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Israel's ambassadors to EAJC member states for their ongoing cooperation,” the EAJC President noted.

Additionally, in cooperation with the World Jewish Congress, the EAJC has expanded the activities of the Jewish Young Diplomats Seminar and community security programs within its region. The organization successfully revitalized the World Union of Jewish Students in the region, supported special initiatives of Hillel, and expanded the reach of the Limmud project. Another significant achievement is the increased participation in the Birthright Israel program among candidates representing EAJC communities.

A major new Sunday School initiative will launch in the near future, operating in virtually all countries across the region. A new, modern curriculum has been developed by Israeli educators specifically for this project.

The WJC Governing Board meets annually, while the WJC Plenary Assembly, which gathers delegates from all affiliated Jewish communities and organizations, convenes once every four years. The Assembly elects the governing bodies of the WJC and defines the future policy of the Congress. The President of the EAJC, Michael Mirilashvili, serves as a member of the WJC Governing Board, and the Chairman of the EAJC Board, Aaron Frenkel, serves as a WJC Vice-President.