Cover: Strasbourg MJLC general assembly 2026

Last week in Strasbourg, the MJLC convened its members from across Europe to deliberate and adopt key decisions concerning the future direction of the organization and the advancement of Muslim-Jewish dialogue throughout Europe.

Among the most significant outcomes of the gathering was the election of a new Board of Directors to lead the MJLC for the forthcoming three-year term. The membership also approved an expansion of the Board from six to eight members, reflecting the organization's continued growth and commitment to broader representation.

The newly elected Board of Directors is composed as follows:

Co-Chairs
Mufti Nedžad Grabus
Chief Rabbi Michael Schudrich

Vice Co-Chairs
Imam Yahya Pallavicini
Chief Rabbi Moshe Lewin

Secretary
Imam Tarafa Baghajati

Treasurer
Chief Rabbi Jair Melchior

Board Members
Mufti Faid Mohammed Said
Chief Rabbi Izhak Dayan

"At the beginning of our new mandate, we are deeply encouraged by the strength and resilience of Muslim–Jewish cooperation across Europe. At a time when division and intolerance challenge our societies, we reaffirm our shared responsibility to deepen dialogue, strengthen trust, and work side by side for the common good. Together, we are committed to advancing a future in which Muslim and Jewish communities not only stand in solidarity with one another, but help shape a more inclusive, respectful, and united Europe for generations to come."

The MJLC looks forward to the leadership of the newly elected Board as it continues to strengthen cooperation, mutual understanding, and partnership between Muslim and Jewish communities across Europe.

MJLC 2026 new board members

Rabbi Goldschmidt receives a copy of Sarajevo Hagada from MJLC co-chair mufti Grabus

MJLC delegation at the Council of Europe