Board of DeputiesPhil Rosenberg to stand for second term as Board of Deputies presidentHis bid for re-election comes amid increasing debate over whether the presidency of the representative body should be a paid roleBy Simon Rocker2 min read
Board of DeputiesBoard of Deputies rejects action against Yachad over support for Israel sanctionsBoard president Phil Rosenberg said the body recognised political diversity in the communityBy Simon Rocker1 min read
ManchesterRosenberg heads to No.10 North during Manchester visitThe president of the Board of Deputies also attended the memorial service for Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz, victims of the Heaton Park Yom Kippur terrorist attackBy Phoebe Black1 min read
By The JC LeaderLabour must listen to Jewish leaders about the dangers of sanctioning IsraelRepeated ministerial declarations that antisemitism has ‘no place’ in Britain ring increasingly hollow unless accompanied by an understanding of the environment in which contemporary antisemitism flourishes2 min read
Board of DeputiesBoard of Deputies considers proposal to pay president for first time in its 266-year historyThe JC speaks to voices on both sides of the debate who set out the arguments for and against the proposal to make the position at the helm of the community organisation salaried in a break with traditionBy Daniel Ben-David4 min read
Board of Deputies British Jewish leaders warn trade sanctions against Israel could harm community and bilateral tiesBoard of Deputies, JLC and Chief Rabbi say Labour’s planned measures risk fuelling antisemitism, emboldening extremists and encouraging a wider boycott movementBy JC Reporter3 min read
Board of DeputiesCalling young actors to star in short films about Jewish lifeThe Board of Deputies is creating an immersive website for RE lessons in mainstream primary schoolsBy Jake Levy1 min read
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband meets with Jewish leadersBoard and Jewish Leadership Council raise “concerns” over foreign policyBy Jamie Shapiro1 min read||August 11, 2026 15:34
Board of Deputies president honours legacy of his predecessor MontefiorePhil Rosenberg said that ‘it’s a privilege to continue the work he began’By Ben Conway3 min read||July 28, 2026 17:42
Catholic schools to teach pupils about antisemitismThe pilot project – run by the Board of Deputies and Catholic organisations – is being launched in the MidlandsBy Gaby Wine1 min read||July 23, 2026 15:28
Jewish and Muslim leaders look to rebuild relations post-October 7A summit was convened by Dr Qari Asim, co-chair of the UK Muslim Network and Phil Rosenberg, president of the Board of Deputies of British JewsBy JC Reporter2 min read||July 20, 2026 19:19
Chief Rabbi condemns ‘shameful’ Church of England Israel motionArchbishop of Canterbury says that to ‘hear’ Palestinian Christian document that accuses Israel of genocide does not mean the Church agrees with everything in itBy Simon Rocker5 min read||July 13, 2026 17:25
We will talk to Andy Burnham about link between Israel-hate and antisemitic attacks, say Jewish leadersCommunal groups voice ‘significant concerns’ over next PM’s statement on GazaBy Lorin Bell-Cross3 min read||July 10, 2026 11:49
British Sign Language being used in Board’s Commission on Disability InclusionThis marks the first time that the Board of Deputies is using BSL in a commissionBy Minnie Peters1 min read||July 10, 2026 09:14
By Nicholas CullinanOur British Museum lecture on ancient Israel and Judah shows the public cares about history and evidenceFar from diminishing interest, the rescheduling of the Jewish Culture Month event broadened its reach, enabling thousands more people to participate in a thoughtful exploration of one of the world's most significant regions1 min read||June 15, 2026 12:08
‘We will not be intimidated’: British Museum director rebuts the mob as Israel lecture attracts thousandsThe talk was Jewish Culture Month’s most attended event, drawing 4,000 people onlineBy Daniel Ben-David2 min read||June 12, 2026 11:25