Jeremy Jones

Jeremy Jones (1958–2023) was a prominent Australian Jewish leader, interfaith activist, and director of the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC). He also served as president of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ).

Overview Jones was born in Melbourne, Australia. He studied history and government at the University of Sydney. After graduating, Jones worked as a researcher for the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies. In the 1980s, he joined the Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) as a member of the staff. At the ECAJ, Jones held a number of senior positions, including executive director from 1994 to 2006. During his time at the ECAJ, Jones played a leading role in promoting Jewish communal life and advocating for the interests of the Australian Jewish community. He was also a strong advocate for interfaith dialogue and understanding. In 2002, he represented the ECAJ in a landmark court case against Holocaust denier Fredrick Toben.

Jones died on the 6th of September 2023.