The Jewish Council of Australia (JCA) is an Australian Jewish community organisation, founded in February 2024. It was founded to represent non- Zionist Australian Jews [1] and oppose antisemitism and racism. [2] It has been described as "left-leaning" and is critical of Israel's actions in the Israel–Hamas war. [3]
The JCA is co-led by antisemitism expert and historian Dr Max Kaiser, and human rights lawyer Sarah Schwartz. [4] [5] Notable members of the advisory committee include Louise Adler AM, Rhonda Galbally AC and Professor Clare Wright OAM. [5]
The JCA was founded in February 2024 by self-described progressive Jews. [6] [4]
In February 2024, the JCA criticised speakers at a rally in support of Israel for "weaponising the Holocaust" and conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism. [7]
In May 2024, the JCA stated their support for Fatima Payman when she described the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip as a "genocide". [8]
In July 2024, the JCA described the Executive Council of Australian Jewry as being a "right-wing Zionist group" in statements to a Senate committee on right-wing extremism. In response, the ECAJ described the JCA as "a micro-group which represents only a thin sliver of opinion on the far-left margins of the Australian Jewish community" and "far-left". JCA co-executive Max Kaiser stated in response that the JCA does not claim to be representative of all Jews in Australia. [9]
- ^ "Nearly 80 per cent of Australian Jews are Zionist. What does that mean?". ABC News. 14 February 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "Jewish Council Australia - Home". Jewish Council of Australia. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Stone, Deborah. "Who speaks for Australian Jews? - The Jewish Independent". The Jewish Independent. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ a b Dumas, Daisy (31 March 2024). "A fresh Jewish voice: the new Australian group opposing antisemitism – and Israel's conduct". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Jewish Council Australia - About Us". Jewish Council of Australia. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "Anthony Albanese announces antisemitism envoy, says Jewish people 'do not feel safe'". SBS News. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Wong, Kat (19 February 2024). "'Anti-Semitic' rally weaponised memory: Jewish council". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "'From the river to the sea': Labor senator breaks ranks to accuse Israel of genocide". SBS News. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Visontay, Michael. "ECAJ attacks unrepresentative Jewish advocacy – but selectively - The Jewish Independent". The Jewish Independent. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
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The Jewish Council of Australia (JCA) is an Australian Jewish community organisation, founded in February 2024. It was founded to represent non- Zionist Australian Jews [1] and oppose antisemitism and racism. [2] It has been described as "left-leaning" and is critical of Israel's actions in the Israel–Hamas war. [3]
The JCA is co-led by antisemitism expert and historian Dr Max Kaiser, and human rights lawyer Sarah Schwartz. [4] [5] Notable members of the advisory committee include Louise Adler AM, Rhonda Galbally AC and Professor Clare Wright OAM. [5]
The JCA was founded in February 2024 by self-described progressive Jews. [6] [4]
In February 2024, the JCA criticised speakers at a rally in support of Israel for "weaponising the Holocaust" and conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism. [7]
In May 2024, the JCA stated their support for Fatima Payman when she described the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip as a "genocide". [8]
In July 2024, the JCA described the Executive Council of Australian Jewry as being a "right-wing Zionist group" in statements to a Senate committee on right-wing extremism. In response, the ECAJ described the JCA as "a micro-group which represents only a thin sliver of opinion on the far-left margins of the Australian Jewish community" and "far-left". JCA co-executive Max Kaiser stated in response that the JCA does not claim to be representative of all Jews in Australia. [9]
- ^ "Nearly 80 per cent of Australian Jews are Zionist. What does that mean?". ABC News. 14 February 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "Jewish Council Australia - Home". Jewish Council of Australia. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Stone, Deborah. "Who speaks for Australian Jews? - The Jewish Independent". The Jewish Independent. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ a b Dumas, Daisy (31 March 2024). "A fresh Jewish voice: the new Australian group opposing antisemitism – and Israel's conduct". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Jewish Council Australia - About Us". Jewish Council of Australia. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "Anthony Albanese announces antisemitism envoy, says Jewish people 'do not feel safe'". SBS News. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Wong, Kat (19 February 2024). "'Anti-Semitic' rally weaponised memory: Jewish council". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "'From the river to the sea': Labor senator breaks ranks to accuse Israel of genocide". SBS News. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Visontay, Michael. "ECAJ attacks unrepresentative Jewish advocacy – but selectively - The Jewish Independent". The Jewish Independent. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
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