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Stop misrepresenting British Jews

Falsely claiming a minority of deputies is the community’s voice fuels division, not peace

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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 3: Pro-Israel counterprotesters demonstrate during a pro-Palestine march on August 3, 2024 in London, England.

This Pesach, have a Seder seat for a hostage

This Pesach, have a Seder seat for a hostage

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President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, Marie van der Zyl, shakes hands with His Majesty the King (Credit: Board of Deputies)

The Jewish community has faced down hate with dignity and determination

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We all care about Israel’s future: let’s start from there

We all care about Israel’s future: let’s start from there

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Rewriting his books is not the only way Roald Dahl's legacy is being whitewashed

Instead of worrying about re-writes, we should remember his vicious antisemitism

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February 22, 2023 15:35

British children's author, short-story writer, playwright and versifier Roald Dahl (1916 - 1995), 11th December 1971. (Photo by Ronald Dumont/Daily Express/Getty Images)

It was a privilege and honour to attend the Queen's funeral

It was an immense honour to lead the religious procession says Marie van der Zyl

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September 20, 2022 17:19

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19:The bearer party with the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it is taken from Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Gareth Fuller - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

We will remember the Queen with love and King Charles will carry on her legacy

Board of Deputies president Marie van der Zyl pays tribute to the Queen

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September 9, 2022 12:45

Picture taken October 1940 in Windsor shows the Britain's Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) and her sister Princess Margaret sending a message during the BBC's children programme, particularly to the children who were being evacuated because of the World War II. (Photo by POOL / AFP) (Photo by -/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Throughout her reign, Her Majesty has been a rock at times of crisis and tension

Board president Marie van der Zyl pays tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth

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June 1, 2022 13:52

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Queen Elizabeth II attends an audience with the President of Switzerland Ignazio Cassis (Not pictured) at Windsor Castle on April 28, 2022 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

To restore public trust, the BBC must apologise

Flawed reporting was bad enough, but the corporation’s response made things worse

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December 30, 2021 10:30

To restore public trust, the BBC must apologise

After 260 years, the Board is still fighting for your rights

It is impossible to represent everyone – but we’ll always be there when the community needs us

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November 10, 2020 13:00

After 260 years, the Board is still fighting for your rights

Online is the new frontline in the fight against antisemitism

The government must act to impose serious measures on social media company, writes the president of the Board of Deputies

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August 24, 2020 15:24

Online is the new frontline in the fight against antisemitism

Saying ‘all lives matter’ belittles a genuine call for equality

Let’s mark Windrush Day by remembering what the Black Lives Matters movement is trying to achieve

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June 22, 2020 17:09

Saying ‘all lives matter’ belittles a genuine call for equality

There are positives we can draw this Pesach

Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl reflects as the community prepares to celebrate Seders in much smaller groups

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March 31, 2020 14:16

There are positives we can draw this Pesach

We should end the wasteful duplication between the Board and the JLC

Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl argues for a 'more permanent unity' between the two organisations

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March 11, 2020 18:14

We should end the wasteful duplication between the Board and the JLC

Our missions for the year ahead

Three communal leaders set out their hopes and objectives for 2020

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December 31, 2019 14:34

Woman enjoying on the hill and 2020 years while celebrating new year.

Hold on to the unity Corbyn's Labour brought our community

There are things about the last few turbulent years that I hope that we will retain, writes Marie van der Zyl

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December 17, 2019 10:00

Hold on to the unity Corbyn's Labour brought our community

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