Limmud announces new chair

“Over 25 years of participating in its events, Limmud helped me to find and create a place for myself in Jewish life and, ultimately, led to me generating space for others to do the same.”

He added that it was “an exciting moment to take on the role of chair of trustees”, shortly after the organisation launched its five-year strategy and “newly produced vision, mission [and] theory of change”.

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Carolyn Bogush, Limmud’s incumbent chair, who was recently appointed as the new Union of Jewish Students chair of trustees, said: “While I’m sad to step aside from this fantastic communal role, I’m delighted to leave Limmud in such capable hands.

“Benjamin has a fantastic track record and is an experienced, thoughtful and inclusive leader. Together with our board of trustees, small but talented professional team, and growing numbers of both organisational and event volunteers, Limmud is on track to build on its recent successes and achieve new levels of impact on Jewish life in the UK.”

Limmud’s executive director Adam Rossano paid tribute to Bogush, saying: “On behalf of Limmud’s professional team and the board of trustees she has led, we are deeply grateful for her many meaningful contributions in this, her second stint as Limmud’s chair. Carolyn is stepping down as chair but, we’re pleased to say, will stay involved as a committed lay leader of Limmud.”