The most hotly contested leadership campaign in the 249-year history of the Board of Deputies is under way with four candidates already in the race to become its president.
And nominations do not close until May 1, with deputies due to vote for their leader on May 17.
This week, senior vice-president Vivian Wineman, vice-president Flo Kaufmann, former vice-president Jerry Lewis and former United Synagogue president Peter Sheldon all confirmed that they are standing for the position.
The vacancy has been created by Henry Grunwald stepping down after serving the maximum two consecutive three-year terms.
