Board of Deputies

It is Hamas that starves Gaza – but Israel should flood the Strip with food

The humanitarian crisis is the result of the terrorists’ cruelty and looting. But the Jewish state must still act decisively to prevent starvation. Jews around the world may have a part to play

By Jonathan Arkush

5 min read

Palestinians receive lentil soup at a food distribution point in Gaza City on August 2, 2025. (Image: Getty)

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Orthodox synagogues threatened to leave Board of Deputies if FT letter writers weren’t ‘severely’ dealt with

By Jane Prinsley

3 min read

A group of peers, including some of the UK's foremost legal minds, has suggested that the UK's recognition of Palestine may breach international law (Image: Getty)

Sir Keir Starmer

Communal leaders demand clarity on hostages following Palestine recognition announcement

By Lorin Bell-Cross

4 min read

Board President Phil Rosenberg has suggested that Israel risk becoming a 'pariah state' due to the humanitarian situation in Gaza (Image: Getty)

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Israel risks moving toward ‘pariah state status’ says Board president

By Jane Prinsley

5 min read

Palestinian children wait for a meal at a charity kitchen in the Mawasi area of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on July 22, 2025. (Image: Getty)

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

Board of Deputies plans emergency meeting to discuss situation in Gaza

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

Board of Deputies

Former PM thanked for his support after October 7

By Binyamin Jayson

1 min read

The Board of Deputies has called for James O'Brien to be taken off air by LBC after reading out an email in which a listener claimed his Jewish wife was taught not to value Arab lives at 'Shabbat school' (Image: LBC)

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Board calls for LBC’s James O’Brien to be taken off air over ‘Shabbat school’ clip

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

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British Jews unite to help people both in Israel and Gaza

Backed by the UK community and in coordination with Israeli authorities, World Jewish Relief provides vital humanitarian assistance to both sides of the conflict

3 min read

July 16, 2025 10:58

Annabel, partner of Israeli army sergeant Shoham Menachem, killed in action the previous day in the Gaza Strip, mourns during the funeral at the Yardena Military Cemetery in the village of Yardena near Beit Shean in northern Israel on July 15, 2025. (Getty Images)

North London synagogue rejects joining the Board of Deputies following treatment of 36 FT letter signatories

Letter criticising the Board comes as the suspended deputies have launched an appeal against their treatment

By Jane Prinsley

4 min read

July 15, 2025 16:32

A north London synagogue has rejected offers to join the Board of Deputies over its treatment of those who signed a letter criticising the war in Gaza (Photo: Getty Images)

No Palestine badges in NHS ‘by end of today’ following antisemitism report, pledges Lord Mann

Antisemitism tsar will meet NHS leaders on Tuesday morning to discuss the findings of the report into Jew-hatred

By Daniel Ben- David & Jane Prinsley

4 min read

July 15, 2025 10:48

Alarmed: Commission on antisemitism co-heads Lord Mann and Penny Mordaunt

Evidence of UK antisemitism ‘stunned us into silence’, say authors of new report

Tackling anti-Jewish hatred is urgent issue, say John Mann and Penny Mordaunt

By Simon Rocker

1 min read

July 13, 2025 10:15

By Phil Rosenberg

As British Jews, we must be prepared for unpredictable politics

Phil Rosenberg on how the Board of Deputies is responding to the ever-changing political environment

2 min read

July 10, 2025 10:02

By Rabbi Charley Baginsky

The conversation about Israel our community cannot avoid

We refuse to accept that we must choose between the pain we carry as British Jews and our deep compassion for the suffering of others

3 min read

July 9, 2025 12:47

Israel is not fighting to bring home my son’s body, says mother of murdered soldier

Merav Daniel was one of several relatives of hostages who spoke at a Board of Deputies’ event

By Daniel Ben-David

2 min read

July 9, 2025 11:20

Hostage mothers and relatives speaking in London at an event hosted by the Board of Deputies of British Jews with the Hostage Families Forum UK, July 8, 2025. Front row (l-r): Adi Radai, Merav Daniel & niece, Rina Angrest. Back row (l-r): Galia David & cousin, Adi Angrest, Tami Baruch (Credit: Gary Manhine)

Suspended deputies hit back at Board leadership over ‘chilling’ sanctions for breach of code of conduct

Deputies will appeal punishment over letter which Board says gave personal views on Gaza as representing the whole organisation

By Simon Rocker

4 min read

June 26, 2025 14:33

An israeli flag seen against a background of trees and blue sky at the Herz Mount in Jerusalem, Israel.

Board of Deputies suspends five members over ‘misleading’ anti-Gaza war letter

Board accuses deputies of breaching code of conduct by giving impression that they spoke for the whole organisation in letter to the Financial Times

By Jane Prinsley

4 min read

June 25, 2025 13:40

The Board of Deputies has suspended five of the 36 deputies who signed a letter published in the Financial Times condemning Israel's actions in Gaza (Image: Getty)

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Board of Deputies

It is Hamas that starves Gaza – but Israel should flood the Strip with food

Orthodox synagogues threatened to leave Board of Deputies if FT letter writers weren’t ‘severely’ dealt with

Communal leaders demand clarity on hostages following Palestine recognition announcement

Israel risks moving toward ‘pariah state status’ says Board president

Board of Deputies plans emergency meeting to discuss situation in Gaza

Former PM thanked for his support after October 7

Board calls for LBC’s James O’Brien to be taken off air over ‘Shabbat school’ clip

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