Board of Deputies

Lib 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 attack

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey (Image: Parliament TV).

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J7 group of diaspora organisations call for more action on antisemitism during Australia trip

By Daniel Ben-David

2 min read

A woman pushing a pram in the Stamford Hill (Photo: Getty Images)

Child benefit

Jewish leaders welcome lifting of two-child benefit cap

By Simon Rocker

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A copy of the Financial Times (Getty Images)

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Board of Deputies cuts suspensions of two members involved in FT Gaza War letter

By Simon Rocker

1 min read

From left to right, Mor Ynon, Mahmoud Al-Qerm, Adrian Cohen, Ibrahim Al-Jaafari, and Mai Alibini Peri

Israel Gaza Conflict 2024

‘The forum has proven we can work together’: bereaved Israelis and Palestinians arrive in London

By Jane Prinsley

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A police officer stands outside Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester (Getty Images)

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Jewish organisations issue joint call for a ‘comprehensive government strategy on antisemitism’ following Heaton Park attack

By Siam Goorwich

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Tommy Robinson (l) and Amichai Chikli (r) in Israel. (Image: X screenshot)

By Nick Cohen

The Israeli right’s immoral bargain with Western bigots

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By Keith Black

Strong words from UK leaders won’t tackle antisemitism. We need action

It is time the hate marches and Islamist extremism were seriously addressed, say the heads of the Board of Deputies and the JLC

3 min read

October 17, 2025 11:16

Police and other emergency responders attend Heaton Park Synagogue after a stabbing and car attack on Yom Kippur (Photo: Getty)

Board upholds decision to sanction signatories of FT letter

Some deputies have been suspended, while others have been sent warning letters

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

October 16, 2025 14:36

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy plans crackdown on extremist preachers

Government reportedly concerned that Islamists are exploiting their positions in charities to spread extremism

By Lorin Bell-Cross

2 min read

October 14, 2025 09:10

British Jewish communal leaders rejoice at return of the hostages

The last of the living hostages in Gaza were released today after 738 days in captivity

By Daniel Ben-David

5 min read

October 13, 2025 16:28

JW3 Chief Executive Ray Simonson and Marcel Knobil removing padlocks on the Lovelock Bridge at JW3 (Credit: JW3)

Board of Deputies hosts interfaith solidarity event in wake of terror attack

More than 40 participants from multiple faiths joined the event

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

October 10, 2025 15:30

Miatta Fahnbulleh MP and President of the Board of Deputies Phil Rosenberg (centre) with other members of the Optimistic Alliance (Photo: Board of Deputies)

Tommy Robinson attacks ‘elitist Jews’ amid row with Board over Israeli visit

The far-right activist was invited to the Jewish State by Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli, but the move met with backlash from British community leaders

By Jacob Jaffa

3 min read

October 5, 2025 11:38

Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, arrives at Southwark Crown Court on July 03, 2025 in London (Image: Getty)

British Jewish community leaders express ‘cautious hope’ for Trump’s Gaza plan

The Board of Deputies and leaders of Progressive and Masorti Judaism are among those to have cautiously welcomed the proposal

By Daniel Ben-David

3 min read

September 30, 2025 14:42

Members of the British Jewish community and allies attend an October 7 memorial, one year after Hamas's terror attack across southern Israel

United Synagogue to poll its members on Israel

British Jewry’s largest synagogue membership body said it wants to better understand what congregants think

By Simon Rocker

1 min read

September 29, 2025 14:34

Mill Hill United Synagogue marking Israel's Days of Remembrance and Independence

By Phil Rosenberg

Recognising a Palestinian state makes it harder for this war to end

The government must step back from gesture politics, and move towards substantive measures that end this war and put us on the path to a lasting peace

2 min read

September 22, 2025 09:50

Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives a statement on the recognition of Palestine from 10 Downing Street. (Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street)

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Board of Deputies

Lib Dem leader urges PM to adopt ‘comprehensive government strategy to tackle antisemitism’

J7 group of diaspora organisations call for more action on antisemitism during Australia trip

Jewish leaders welcome lifting of two-child benefit cap

Board of Deputies cuts suspensions of two members involved in FT Gaza War letter

‘The forum has proven we can work together’: bereaved Israelis and Palestinians arrive in London

Jewish organisations issue joint call for a ‘comprehensive government strategy on antisemitism’ following Heaton Park attack

The Israeli right’s immoral bargain with Western bigots

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