Board of Deputies

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

By JC Reporter

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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

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

Board of Deputies asks synagogue members to pay more towards funding

Annual communal contribution to rise from £30 to £35

By Simon Rocker

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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

By Gaby Wine & Olivia Gittel

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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

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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

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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

By David Rose

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October 24, 2023 12:15

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

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

This is the point of the Board of Deputies

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

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