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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

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

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

By Jacob Jaffa

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

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

By Daniel Ben-David

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

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United Synagogue to poll its members on Israel

By Simon Rocker

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

By Phil Rosenberg

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

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Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky at the rally for the hostages in August before they were removed from the stage

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Board of Deputies will only work with Stop the Hate ‘if lessons are learnt’ after Progressive rabbis were removed from stage

By Jane Prinsley

3 min read

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Board of Deputies calls on public to nominate sites for Jewish heritage plaques

By Daniel Ben-David

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Booing the heads of Progressive Judaism off stage at hostage march was ‘disgraceful’, BoD says

Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky were greeted with loud jeers when they showed support for the idea of a Palestinian state

By Katie Grant

3 min read

August 11, 2025 10:13

Rabbis Levy and Baginsky were faced with shouts of 'Get off the stage!' at August's hostage rally from some individuals in the crowd

By Jonathan Arkush

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

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August 5, 2025 08:25

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

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

Chief executive’s comments revealed after independent appeal panel finds ‘inadvertent error’ in investigation process into sanctioned deputies

By Jane Prinsley

3 min read

July 31, 2025 16:09

Communal leaders demand clarity on hostages following Palestine recognition announcement

Both the Board of Deputies and the JLC urged the prime minister to refrain from recognition as long as Hamas holds captives in Gaza

By Lorin Bell-Cross

4 min read

July 31, 2025 12:48

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)

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

Phil Rosenberg also called far-right ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich ‘stains on Zionist project’ during an emergency meeting held after the UK government announced it would recognise Palestinian statehood

By Jane Prinsley

5 min read

July 30, 2025 11:02

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

Board of Deputies plans emergency meeting to discuss situation in Gaza

‘We need your insight more than ever,’ Rosenberg tells Deputies ahead of special meeting on humanitarian crisis

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

July 25, 2025 16:56

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)

Former PM thanked for his support after October 7

The Board of Deputies paid tribute to Rishi Sunak

By Binyamin Jayson

1 min read

July 25, 2025 11:15

Rishi Sunak and Phil Rosenberg at an event hosted by the Board of Deputies at Lord's Cricket Ground (Photo: Board of Deputies)

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

Presenter apologises after reading an email from a listener who alleged his Jewish wife had been taught anti-Arab propaganda

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

July 23, 2025 11:04

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)

By Maurice Helfgott

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)

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Board of deputies

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

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

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

United Synagogue to poll its members on Israel

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

Board of Deputies will only work with Stop the Hate ‘if lessons are learnt’ after Progressive rabbis were removed from stage

Board of Deputies calls on public to nominate sites for Jewish heritage plaques

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