Who are we?
The Jewish Representative Council of Ireland (JRCI) is the Irish Jewish community’s only cross-communal representative body.
Established in 1930, our members are chosen directly by the organisations they serve and give a voice to every corner of our community.
JRCI protects, represents, and strengthen Jewish life across the Republic of Ireland.
We advocate for the civil and religious rights of Jewish individuals and communities, promote education and interfaith understanding, and work to ensure the safety, inclusion, and continuity of Jewish life.
Our vision is a vibrant, secure, and confident Jewish community, actively engaged in Irish society and enriched by its heritage, diversity, and global connections.
How do I get in touch with the JRCI?
The simplest way to get in touch with the Jewish Representative Council of Ireland is to use the contact form on our website.
Who do I report issues of Antisemitism to?
First of all you should report to your local Garda station – if you are unsure where it is, you can use this link to find it.
You can also report it online as a hate crime, in this link.
And lastly please use the form on this website to report it to us, and we will contact you to provide additional support.
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In the absence of an official government mechanism, the Jewish Representative Council of Ireland (JRCI) has published the first-ever report documenting antisemitic incidents experienced by members of the Irish Jewish community. Between 17 July 2025 and 9 January 2026, 143 incidents were reported through a new community reporting mechanism. In a community of approximately 2,200 […]
The European Commission’s Special Eurobarometer 570 (November 2025) provides new insight into how antisemitism is perceived in Ireland and across the EU. According to the Irish findings: 41% of respondents say antisemitism is a problem in Ireland. 47% believe it has increased over the past five years. 55% say people in Ireland are not well […]
On Sunday 25 January 2026, communities across Ireland gathered to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, a solemn occasion to remember the six million Jewish victims of the Nazi genocide and honour survivors and their families. This year’s National Commemoration at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham brought together civic leaders, Jewish community members, teachers, students, inter-faith partners, and […]
In January 2026 the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) published the results of a comprehensive nationwide survey on Holocaust knowledge and awareness in Ireland, prompting significant discussion in Irish and international media. The survey, conducted online with a representative sample of 1,000 adults, revealed large gaps in understanding about the Holocaust, […]
n late 2025, a proposal by Dublin City Council to rename Herzog Park in Rathgar sparked deep concern within the Irish Jewish community and beyond. The park, named in 1995 after Chaim Herzog, who was born in Belfast and raised in Dublin, represents an important part of Irish Jewish heritage. During council discussions, some of […]
A statement by Maurice Cohen, Chair of the Jewish Representatives Council of Ireland – Today, a two-hour meeting took place at the request of the Tánaiste, attended by 14 people including the Chief Rabbi, schoolchildren as young as 12, and university lecturers and professors. There was a very diverse makeup of the attendees to endeavour […]
A Slap to the Face, a Mirror to the Nation Ireland must reckon with the hate in its midst, not deny it. Jewish Man Assaulted on a Dublin Bus in Antisemitic Attack A Jewish man was assaulted on a Dublin bus a few evenings ago, while on his way home from work. The attacker, visibly […]
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