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Board of Deputies calls for support for new projects to promote Jewish diversity

Celebrating Sephardi and Mizrachi culture will help to strengthen British Jewry, says outgoing Board vice-president Edwin Shuker

By Simon Rocker

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Celebrating diversity: Edwin Shuker at his Iraqi-flavoured interfaith Seder (ITV)

2WMCYE1 London, UK. 25 February, 2024. Jewish group Na'amod, joined by allies, hold a 'Rally for Rafah' in London's Soho Square. An estimated 1.5 million Gazan's have sought refuge in Rafah from Israeli bombardment elsewhere in the besieged territory and the Israeli government is now threatening a ground offensive there. The rally condemned the killing and called for ceasefire in Gaza, a deal for the release of hostages and an end to the siege of Gaza. Credit: Ron Fassbender/Alamy Live News

Radical Jewish group urges community to boycott Board of Deputies

By Simon Rocker

1 min read

Marie van der Zyl criticised 'a concentrated campaign intended to bring central London to a standstill' (Photo: AFP)

Gaza marches: Board of Deputies to demand update to law on public protests

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Ayala Harel, Shai Shojat, Mia Shojat, Bar Messer, Judith Prinsley, and Daniel Shaw stand with a photo of Israeli hostage Michel Nisenbaum on the Chief Rabbi's chair at Muswell Hill Synagogue

Hostage family visit the community who have been praying for their uncle every week

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

People walk past a large table depicting deteriorating food and drink conditions as part of an art installation commemorating the hostages held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip (Credit: JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Seats around Passover table to be left vacant this year for Gaza hostages

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

Princess of Wales speaks openly about her health in video message on Friday

Princess of Wales

Jewish organisations send wishes for a ‘refuah shlemah’ for Princess of Wales

By Daniel Ben-David

3 min read

Bidding for glory: Board presidential candidates (from left) Phil Rosenberg, Sheila Gewolb, Michael Ziff, Amanda Bowman

Board of Deputies

Meet the power players: Who’s standing to lead the Board of Deputies – and what are they offering?

By Simon Rocker

8 min read

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This is the point of the Board of Deputies

The President and CEO of the organisation respond to queries about its relevance in 2024

By Marie van der Zyl and Michael Wegier

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March 15, 2024 10:48

Board of Deputies at the residence of the British Ambassador to Israel Simon Walters

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

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March 13, 2024 11:14

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

The Board of Deputies met survivors and relatives of hostages on a solidarity trip to Israel

By Eliana Jordan

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March 4, 2024 13:10

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

Board of Deputies to leave Jewish Leadership Council

Under new plan, Board would lose automatic trustee seat at the council but its president would become a vice-president of JLC

By Simon Rocker

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February 29, 2024 15:15

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

Board forced to cancel hostage vigil over safety concerns

The pro-Palestinian demonstration is being organised because of the parliamentary vote on the situation in Gaza

By Daniel Ben-David

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February 20, 2024 14:29

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

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

The action follows a letter from the Board of Deputies of British Jews

By Daniel Ben-David

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February 15, 2024 17:19

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

Labour Rochdale candidate apologises for blaming Israel for October 7

Board of Deputies rejects response from Azhar Ali, who is contesting Rochdale by-election, after comments revealed in the Daily Mail

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February 11, 2024 11:16

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)

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

Board has reportedly asked Chief Rabbi to intervene

By Simon Rocker

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January 22, 2024 14:07

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

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

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January 21, 2024 15:02

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