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Board of Deputies condemns ‘depraved’ murders

Board of Deputies President Jonathan Arkush has reacted to the brutal terrorist murders of three Israelis on Friday night.

Congratulations to Sir Vince Cable on becoming Liberal Democrat leader

Board of Deputies President Jonathan Arkush said: “On behalf of the Board of Deputies I send warm congratulations to Sir Vince Cable on becoming the new Liberal Democrat leader.

Membership of All Party Parliamentary Group is on the rise

Membership of the All Party Parliamentary Group on British Jews has increased by a third in the past year, it was reported this week.

New report finds a record number of synagogues in the UK but a decline in membership

There is a record number of synagogues in the United Kingdom today, according to a newly published survey, but synagogue membership numbers have continued to decline.

Ruth Davidson to be guest of honour at Board of Deputies President’s Dinner

The Board of Deputies has announced that the guest of honour at the 2017 President’s Dinner, on Monday September 11, will be Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party Ruth Davidson.

Jonathan Arkush condemns Israeli government decision on mixed prayer space at Western Wall

Board of Deputies of British Jews President Jonathan Arkush has condemned on the decision of the Government of Israel not to implement a plan to create separate spaces for mixed prayer at the Western Wall.

Praise for achievements of Women in Jewish Leadership at celebration event

Speakers including Shakira Martin, the president-elect of the National Union of Students, last night celebrated the achievements of Women in Jewish Leadership (WJL) – the project founded to address gender equality issues in the community.

Board of Deputies President condemns attack on Muslim worshippers

Board of Deputies President Jonathan Arkush has condemned last night’s attack outside a mosque in north London.

A journey through Jewish life

The Board of Deputies is looking for communities who are willing to host our Jewish Living Experience exhibition. The mobile travelling exhibition is aimed primarily at school groups and enables visitors to to gain an insight into Judaism as a living faith.