Its focus is on supporting and cultivating higher education in the British Isles relating to Jewish culture and history.
The BAJS conducts a survey each year on what courses in Jewish studies are being offered at British universities.
Past presidents of the BAJS have included:[3] Membership in the BAJS is open to: The first group, also known as “ordinary members,” are given voting rights at the association's meetings, as well as eligibility for committee membership and office positions.
An application for membership must include the names of two references, at least one of whom must be an ordinary member of BAJS.
Subscription fees or dues are also decided on at the annual general meeting.