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LIVE George Floyd and Racism Against Black People: How should Jews respond?

The Board of Deputies is pleased to announce The BoDCast, a new series of online webinars for the Jewish community addressing current key issues in our community.

Our first webinar will take place on Tuesday 30 June at 7:30 – 8:45PM

Board of Deputies urges Plaid Cymru to permanently exclude activist after latest conspiracy posting

Board of Deputies Senior Vice President Sheila Gewolb has called for a prominent Plaid Cymru member to be excluded from the party permanently following her false claim that the American police officers responsible for the deaths of African Americans were trained by Israel.

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Community unites through Eco Synagogue to mark London Climate Action Week

Eco Synagogue, in partnership with the Board of Deputies, is marking London Climate Action Week with a seminar entitled “How Green can we make the new normal?”

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Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl thanks Labour leader for his swift action in removing Rebecca Long-Bailey from Shadow Cabinet

Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl has thanked Labour Leader Keir Starmer for his swift action in removing Rebecca Long-Bailey as Shadow Education Secretary after she retweeted and praised an article containing an antisemitic conspiracy theory.

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Board of Deputies President questions Rebecca Long-Bailey’s ‘suitability for the role’ as Shadow Education Secretary after ‘pathetic’ response to criticism that she had shared a false conspiracy theory

Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl has condemned Shadow Education Secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey for re-tweeting and praising an interview containing the conspiracy theory that Israel played a part in the death of George Floyd.

Board of Deputies welcomes rule change on weddings and reopening of religious buildings but urges caution

Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl has welcomed permission for weddings and reopening of religious buildings, but urged a cautious approach to prevent a second spike in cases.

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Introducing: The BoDCast

The Board of Deputies is pleased to announce The BoDCast, a new series of online webinars for the Jewish community addressing current key issues in our community.

Our first webinar will take place on Tuesday 30 June at 7:30 – 8:45PM:

George Floyd and Racism Against Black People: How should Jews respond?

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Board of Deputies to launch 'Commission on Racial Inclusivity in the Jewish Community'

After the outrage over the senseless killing of George Floyd, Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl spoke out, describing the killing as “cold-blooded, racist murder”. She said, “We must show solidarity against hate and such vile racism”.