Jewish National Council
In 1920, he was elected to the Assembly of Representatives for Histadrut HaSephardim, and the following year joined the Jewish National Council. In 1921, he became a member of the editorial board of the Doar Hayom newspaper, serving until 1932. In 1928, Elmaliah published a book entitled "The Land of Israel and Syria during WWI". In 1935, he became a member of Jerusalem city council.