Board of DeputiesKaren Newman becomes second candidate for Board of Deputies vice-presidencyKaren Newman, recent chair of Liberal Judaism, has entered the contestBy Simon Rocker1 min read
Board of DeputiesSheila Gewolb kicks off race for Board vice-presidencyThe former vice-president has launched an early campaign for the vacancy left by Andrew Gilbert’s resignationBy Simon Rocker1 min read
Middle EastJewish communal leaders press Middle East minister over lack of IRGC banThe Board and Jewish Leadership Council also expressed concern over the way in which the government advanced its recognition of Palestinian statehoodBy Lorin Bell-Cross3 min read
Board of DeputiesAndrew Gilbert steps down as Board of Deputies VPBy-election will be held in March, deputies toldBy Simon Rocker1 min read
UK JewryJewish Culture Month is chance for community ‘rebrand’, says Board presidentDespite the challenges, there are a lot of reasons to be positive about UK Jewry, Phil Rosenberg believesBy Simon Rocker5 min read
Sir Ed DaveyLib Dem leader urges PM to adopt ‘comprehensive government strategy to tackle antisemitism’Sir Keir Starmer opened PMQs by promising to protect Jewish communities in the UK in the wake of the Sydney terror attackBy Lorin Bell-Cross3 min read
AustraliaJ7 group of diaspora organisations call for more action on antisemitism during Australia tripThe umbrella organisation, of which the Board of Deputies is a member, represents some 90 per cent of the Jewish diaspora worldwideBy Daniel Ben-David2 min read
Jewish leaders welcome lifting of two-child benefit capThe policy had a disproportionate impact on Jewish community, they saidBy Simon Rocker1 min read||December 1, 2025 11:25
Board of Deputies cuts suspensions of two members involved in FT Gaza War letterPhilip Goldenberg and Robert Stone can return to the Board next month after making a ‘suitable apology’By Simon Rocker1 min read||November 27, 2025 15:47
‘The forum has proven we can work together’: bereaved Israelis and Palestinians arrive in LondonMembers of the Parents Circle Families Forum visited the UK at the invitation of the Board of DeputiesBy Jane Prinsley5 min read||November 19, 2025 10:28
Jewish organisations issue joint call for a ‘comprehensive government strategy on antisemitism’ following Heaton Park attack‘We need sustained action to combat the root causes of antisemitism’By Siam Goorwich1 min read||October 29, 2025 10:07
By Nick CohenThe Israeli right’s immoral bargain with Western bigotsAs far as the current Israeli government is concerned, the old anti-fascist arguments against Jews allying with insinuating demagogues are dead now3 min read||October 23, 2025 13:57
By Keith Black Strong words from UK leaders won’t tackle antisemitism. We need actionIt is time the hate marches and Islamist extremism were seriously addressed, say the heads of the Board of Deputies and the JLC3 min read||October 17, 2025 11:16
Board upholds decision to sanction signatories of FT letterSome deputies have been suspended, while others have been sent warning lettersBy Jane Prinsley2 min read||October 16, 2025 14:36
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy plans crackdown on extremist preachersGovernment reportedly concerned that Islamists are exploiting their positions in charities to spread extremismBy Lorin Bell-Cross2 min read||October 14, 2025 09:10
British Jewish communal leaders rejoice at return of the hostagesThe last of the living hostages in Gaza were released today after 738 days in captivityBy Daniel Ben-David5 min read||October 13, 2025 16:28