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Gary Mond

What’s the point of the Board of Deputies in 2024?

It is no longer representative and its major roles have been taken by others

3 min read

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Board of Deputies president Marie van der Zyl (right) volunteers in Israel whilst on a solidarity mission

Israel solidarity

Israel’s message to UK Jewry: ‘Don’t forget what Hamas did on October 7’

By Eliana Jordan

1 min read

Board of Deputies president Marie van der Zyl (second right) with her officer team on its solidarity mission to Israel this week

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Board of Deputies to leave Jewish Leadership Council

By Simon Rocker

1 min read

Board of Deputies' vigil for the hostages outside Parliament (Photo: Board of Deputies)

Board of Deputies

Board forced to cancel hostage vigil over safety concerns

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

BBC drops Apprentice contestant from spin-off show over antisemitic posts to social media

BBC drops Apprentice contestant from spin-off show over antisemitic posts to social media

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

ROCHDALE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 07: Labour candidate for Rochdale, Azhar Ali launches his by-election campaign on February 07, 2024 in Rochdale, England. Azhar Ali announced his five pledges should he be elected as Rochdale's MP, accompanied by Labour's Mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham. The by-election for the Rochdale constituency scheduled for 29 February was triggered by the death of Labour MP Sir Tony Lloyd on 17 January, 2024. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Labour Rochdale candidate apologises for blaming Israel for October 7

1 min read

President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, Marie van der Zyl, shakes hands with His Majesty the King (Credit: Board of Deputies)

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JLC plans to remove Board of Deputies’ special status on its trustee body

By Simon Rocker

2 min read

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Third candidate announces bid for Board of Deputies presidency

Former senior vice-president Sheila Gewolb says she has the experience to be ‘the face of the Board’

By Simon Rocker

1 min read

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January 21, 2024 15:02

Sheila Gewolb

Marie van der Zyl

By Marie van der Zyl

The Jewish community has faced down hate with dignity and determination

The president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews reflects on a difficult year for Israel and the Jewish diaspora

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January 3, 2024 15:35

President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, Marie van der Zyl, shakes hands with His Majesty the King (Credit: Board of Deputies)

Board of Deputies asks synagogue members to pay more towards funding

Annual communal contribution to rise from £30 to £35

By Simon Rocker

1 min read

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December 12, 2023 10:30

Board of Deputies asks synagogue members to pay more towards funding

Outrage over council’s postponement of Jewish life exhibition

Hounslow Council pulled display two days before opening because of events in Israel and Gaza

2 min read

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December 7, 2023 14:32

Outrage over council’s postponement of Jewish life exhibition

How our communal charities came together in a crisis

The JC explores how Jewish organisations put their plans straight into action after the terrorist attack in Israel

By Simon Rocker

6 min read

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November 3, 2023 15:28

How our communal charities came together in a crisis

UK Jewish leaders denounce 'irresponsible' calls for ceasefire

Israel continues ground operation against Hamas despite increasing diplomatic pressure to halt

By Simon Rocker

1 min read

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October 29, 2023 11:10

Artillery shells are fired from an undisclosed position toward the Gaza Strip by the Israeli army on October 29, 2023. Israel pounded Hamas-ruled Gaza with more air and ground attacks on October 29 in an escalating military campaign as the UN warned civil order was "starting to break down" in the besieged Palestinian territory. (Photo by Gil COHEN-MAGEN / AFP) (Photo by GIL COHEN-MAGEN/AFP via Getty Images)

ITV apologises for interview with reporter who called Hamas attack a ‘homecoming’

London-based Palestinian Latifa Abouchakra spoke to the channel’s news programme about Islamophobia

3 min read

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October 24, 2023 12:15

ITV apologises for interview with reporter who called Hamas attack a ‘homecoming’

Naftali Bennett accuses BBC of 'taking sides' and 'lacking moral clarity' in Hamas terror attack coverage

The BBC has been mired in controversy over its coverage of the Hamas terror attack

By Richard Percival

3 min read

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October 22, 2023 12:34

Naftali Bennett accuses BBC of 'taking sides' and 'lacking moral clarity' in Hamas terror attack coverage

BBC will no longer use the term 'militants' to describe Hamas

The BBC has been mired in controversy over its coverage of the war in Israel and characterisation of Hamas

By Richard Percival

2 min read

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October 20, 2023 17:26

BBC will no longer use the term 'militants' to describe Hamas

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