Pikuach, the Board of Deputies’ body responsible for inspecting Jewish education in maintained Jewish schools, has announced that no section 48 inspections in Jewish schools will be carried out in the summer term, and are likely to return in the autumn term 2021. Inspections had previously been delayed until the start of the summer term […]
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The Scottish Council of Jewish Communities (SCoJeC) and the Board of Deputies of British Jews (BoD) have the basis of an agreement (an MOU) to professionalise representation for the Scottish Jewish Community. On Sunday 11th April 2021, SCoJeC agreed a ground-breaking MOU with the BoD that will give SCoJeC its first paid CEO in the […]
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Ahead of the Senedd elections, the Jewish Community has launched its Jewish Manifesto for Wales. The bilingual Jewish Manifesto for Wales / Maniffesto Iddewig Cymru, drafted by the South Wales Jewish Representative Council and the Board of Deputies of British Jews, addresses the issues that concern Welsh Jews. The community’s policy priorities are summarised in […]
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The Jewish community has launched a manifesto for the London Mayoral and Assembly elections. The Jewish Manifesto for London, drafted by the London Jewish Forum, the Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Jewish Leadership Council, addresses the issues that concern Jewish Londoners. The community’s policy priorities are summarised in the manifesto’s #TenCommitments that […]
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The Jewish community has launched manifestos for the London, Scottish and Welsh elections, to ensure the Jewish voice is heard in these critical elections. Drafted by the Board of Deputies of British Jews, with the Jewish Leadership Council and regional partners, the Jewish Manifesto for London, the Jewish Manifesto for Scotland and the bilingual Jewish […]
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Ahead of Holyrood elections, the Jewish Community has launched a Manifesto for Scotland. The Jewish Manifesto for Scotland, drafted by the Scottish Council of Jewish Communities, the Glasgow Jewish Representative Council, the Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Jewish Leadership Council, addresses the issues that concern Jewish citizens of Scotland. The community’s policy […]
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The Board of Deputies has announced the creation of a special book of condolence for members of the UK Jewish community to convey their sympathies at the passing of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. Marie van der Zyl, President of the Board of Deputies, described how “many British Jews have expressed their sadness […]
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Join us at the virtual hustings of the Welsh Senedd and quiz the candidates on issues of relevance to Wales and to the Jewish community, prior to the elections on 6th May 2021. #TenCommitments Monday 19th April from 6 -7pm – Streamed live – no need to register. Featuring: Plaid Cymru – Lisa Saville Roberts […]
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Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl has paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh following the announcement of his death today. Marie said: “We offer our deepest commiserations to Her Majesty the Queen, HRH Prince Charles and all the Royal Family on the loss of the Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Philip’s life was […]
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When the Coronovirus epidemic caused Catford and Bromley Synagogue to close and for many members to shield in their homes, it was clear that some in the community might need some extra help. This was an opportunity for members to pull together andensure that support was on hand. A clarion call went out and was […]
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Working with the Jewish community’s burial boards, regional Jewish communities and the Jewish Small Communities Network as of the week ending 2nd April 2021 there have been 901 Jewish funerals carried out where the deceased contracted Covid-19. This represents an increase of 1 such reported funeral on the previous week. We wish bereaving families a […]
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Watch the video below and click here for all the information you need about how to become a Deputy http://http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p2-2-_yOTU
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By Neil Martin OBE Chair of Yom Hashoah UK Last year’s virtual Yom HaShoah UK Commemoration was the first of the many virtual communal events to take place during the COVID-19 pandemic, and would set the scene for all others that followed. In a strange juxtaposition, at a time of understandable anxiety and heartbreak for […]
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Rosa Niema Slater is a mentor with The Kids Network. The Kids Network connects young professionals with young people from their local communities to create positive social change. Rosa’s mentoring helps to build resilience and confidence as children transition from primary to secondary school. The Kids Network exists because children, with increasing pressures can be […]
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To celebrate the Board of Deputies 260th year, we will be sharing some of the time capsule entries submitted by Deputies. We asked Deputies to tell us why they are Deputies. Click below to read some of the entries which have been shared with us. Our time capsule entry this week is from Ruth Hart […]
Read more >>>For the first time since the Board of Deputies began collating reports of Jewish Covid-19 funerals on 23rd March 2020, there were no such funerals reported to the Board of Deputies in the week leading up to Pesach. By contrast, the seven largest burial societies reported 97 Jewish Covid-19 funerals in the week before Pesach […]
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The Board of Deputies now has 203 member organisations after Deputies voted to accept five new organisations into membership on Sunday. Maccabi GB, the Jewish Association for Mental Illness (JAMI), The Friendship Circle, Mitzvah Day and The Jewish Vegetarian Society were all voted onto the Board. In addition, two new synagogues, Harrogate Hebrew Congregation and […]
Read more >>>As the total number of Jewish Covid-19 funerals reported to the Board of Deputies reaches 900, Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl has urged the community to adhere to Government restrictions: Marie said: “This Pesach will be a bittersweet experience for many. We will be holding a second round of sedarim without being […]
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Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl has called for a public inquiry into allegations that the British Intelligence Services actively helped Nazi war criminals come to the UK after the War and protected them from facing justice, calling this “a very dark day for Britain – and for British Jews.” Tonight, in a […]
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Board of Deputies of British Jews President Marie van der Zyl has reacted to last night’s vote on the Genocide Amendment to the Trade Bill (the Alton amendment) which was lost by 318 to 300. Marie said: “Yesterday the Foreign Secretary announced that Britain would be joining the US, Canada and the EU in imposing […]
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Board of Deputies Vice President Amanda Bowman has applauded Middlesex University for adopting the international definition of antisemitism. Amanda said: “We are delighted that Middlesex has adopted the IHRA definition of antisemitism, which has the consensus approval of the Jewish community. The Board of Deputies, together with Jewish communal partners, was pleased to meet Professor […]
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Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl has urged MPs to help secure the return of Lord Alton’s amendment to the House of Commons, rather than an alternative which “will offer no support to the Uyghurs”. In a column for the Times Red Box, Marie noted that the Alton Amendment, which was narrowly defeated […]
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Responding to the announcement of a new criminal offence to tackle unauthorised encampments, Marie van der Zyl, President of the Board of Deputies said: “Because of our shared history, the Jewish community is acutely aware of how Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities have suffered. The disgraceful revelations about Pontins holiday parks, recently exposed by the […]
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Margaret Black is a member of the small Belfast Jewish Community. She is married to Michael who is the Chair and has two children and four grandchildren all living locally. Margaret is involved in several communal organisations. She has been a member of Belfast WIZO for 43 years and Chair for over 20 years, a […]
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Watch the Board of Deputies March Board meeting – starts at 10.15 am on Sunday 21st March. Live-streamed here on the Board of Deputies website pages as well as Facebook and YouTube.
Read more >>>Working with the Jewish community’s burial boards, regional Jewish communities and the Jewish Small Communities Network as of the week ending 12th March 2021 there have been 896 Jewish funerals carried out where the deceased contracted Covid-19. This represents an increase of 4 such reported funerals on the previous week. We wish bereaving families a […]
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With less than one week to go until the 2021 Census this coming Sunday, the Board of Deputies dedicated the latest in its popular BoDCast series to the national population count. The panel, comprising the Office of National Statistics’ Peter Benton, the Institute of Jewish Policy Research’s Dr Jon Boyd and prominent Charedi educator and […]
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Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab today met representatives from the Board of Deputies and the Jewish Leadership Council to discuss subjects including the Uyghur crisis in China, the upcoming Human Rights Council and Government support for an international fund for Middle East peace. Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl and Jewish Leadership Council Chair […]
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Lauren Lewis is the Program Associate for RISE by Sundara, a non-profit organisation supporting female entrepreneurs in low and middle-income countries to resolve critical water, sanitation, and hygiene issues in their own communities. Lauren is also a final year Politics with Global Development student at Leeds Beckett University and former Publicity Officer for Leeds Jewish […]
Read more >>>Working with the Jewish community’s burial boards, regional Jewish communities and the Jewish Small Communities Network as of the week ending 5th March 2021 there have been 892 Jewish funerals carried out where the deceased contracted Covid-19. This represents an increase of 14 such reported funerals on the previous week. We wish bereaving families a […]
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Join us for a panel discussion on the importance of Census Day, March 21st 2021. With Dr Jonathan Boyd (JPR), Peter Benton (ONS) and Eli Spitzer. Chaired by Gillian Merron, Chief Executive, Board of Deputies. Monday 15th March 2021 from 6pm – 7.15pm
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Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl has criticised the decision of the International Criminal Court to open an investigation into alleged war crimes by the Israelis. Marie said: “The decision made by ICC Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda yesterday to open a formal investigation into “alleged war crimes in the Palestinian Territories” goes to […]
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Moses Seitler is the founder and director of Screen Share, a volunteer-led initiative which promotes digital inclusion for young refugees. When we think of refugees we often think of crisis, destitution and debate on immigration issues. Moses and the growing team at Screen Share are focused on another question – what happens when young refugees, many […]
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Celebrating songs, singing and oral history. Sunday 14th March 2021 from 6pm – 7.15pm
Read more >>>Working with the Jewish community’s burial boards, regional Jewish communities and the Jewish Small Communities Network as of the week ending 26th February there have been 878 Jewish funerals carried out where the deceased contracted Covid-19. This represents an increase of 11 such reported funerals on the previous week. We wish bereaving families a long […]
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After she finished school last year, Lily Crane-Newman went to New York and interned with Ola Eastern Long Island, a charity that advocates for equality for Latino immigrants in areas including school policies and inclusive Government. During this internship, she worked on a mental health project. This was originally going to involve editing some videos […]
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Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl has expressed her support for a report by The Commission for Countering Extremism which calls on the Government to introduce new laws to target those engaging in hateful extremist activity which is not covered by existing legislation. She said: “This report lays bare the shocking reality that […]
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Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl has reacted to the House of Lords voting in favour of the revised Genocide Amendment to the Trade Bill which would stop the UK Government from completing a trade agreement with countries committing a genocide. Marie said: “We applaud the House of Lords for voting in favour […]
Read more >>>Working with the Jewish community’s burial boards, regional Jewish communities and the Jewish Small Communities Network as of the week ending 19th February there have been 867 Jewish funerals carried out where the deceased contracted Covid-19. This represents an increase of 13 such reported funerals on the previous week. We wish bereaving families a long […]
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Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl has warned Bristol University to act against the “increasingly hysterical attacks” on UK Jewish groups by sociology professor David Miller. In a letter to Vice Chancellor Professor Hugh Brady, Marie van der Zyl said that Miller’s “increasingly hysterical attacks on British Jewish organisations are now raising the […]
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Young World Jewish Relief Committee co-Chairs, Rosa Shaul, a Relationship Manager at HSBC Private Banking, and Katie Neville, Senior Finance Manager at Marks and Spencer, joined the committee after graduating from university, looking to raise awareness and fundraise for the charity’s global work. Pre-pandemic they hosted a range of events, from supper quizzes and boat […]
Read more >>>Working with the Jewish community’s burial boards, regional Jewish communities and the Jewish Small Communities Network as of the week ending 12 February 2021 there have been 854 Jewish funerals carried out where the deceased contracted Covid-19. This represents an increase of 24 such reported funerals on the previous week. The greater increase compared to […]
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Watch the Board of Deputies February Board meeting – livestream starts at approximately 12pm on Sunday 21st February. Live-streamed on the Board of Deputies Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages.
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Board of Deputies Vice President Edwin Shuker has applauded the organisers of a session in Hackney which was set up with the aim of getting Charedim in the top priority groups vaccinated. Edwin said: “We congratulate Hatzola, the Ostro Family Foundation and our own Deputy, Shmuel Yosef Davidsohn, on this important event. It is crucial […]
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Amy Goodman is Development Officer – and was Director last year – for Sanitree, a social enterprise operating in India which tackles period poverty by employing women from vulnerable backgrounds to sew and sell reusable menstrual pads. Amy, a member of West London Reform Synagogue, led an expansion to Jaipur, partnering with a local NGO […]
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Board of Deputies of British Jews President Marie van der Zyl has reacted to the lack of opportunity for MPs to vote on the Genocide Amendment to the Trade Bill on Tuesday. She said: “While we were disappointed that MPs did not get a chance to vote on the amendment this week, it now goes […]
Read more >>>Working with the Jewish community’s burial boards, regional Jewish communities and the Jewish Small Communities Network as of the week ending 5 February, there have been 830 Jewish funerals carried out where the deceased contracted Covid-19. This represents an increase of 14 such reported funerals on the previous week. We wish bereaving families a long life, […]
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MPs have been urged to “put aside politics” and unite to back the Genocide Amendment when it returns to the House of Commons tomorrow, having been asked “If not now, when?” Representatives of the Uyghur people, alongside a Holocaust survivor, Parliamentarians and others, came together at a Board of Deputies event this afternoon to call […]
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Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl has written to Professor Judith Buchanan, Master of St Peter’s College, Oxford, describing the decision to invite him to speak at the college ‘entirely unacceptable’ and calling for the event to be cancelled. Marie said: “That an Oxford college would not conduct its due diligence and allow […]
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Monday 8th February from 2-3pm Featuring: Rahima Mahmut, World Uyghur Congress Dorit Oliver-Wolff, Holocaust Survivor Nury Turkel, US Commission on International Religious Freedom Nusrat Ghani, Conservative MP for Wealden Ian Blackford MP, SNP Westminster Leader Lord Alton of Liverpool, Crossbench Peer Marie van der Zyl, Board of Deputies President
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Today we are celebrating those associated with the Board of Deputies who made it onto the Jewish News 120 over 80 list, which profiles the 120 individuals aged 80 and over whose achievements have inspired us for decades. Here, in no particular order, is the Board of Deputies roll of honour: Sir Ben Helfgott MBE, […]
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Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl has applauded the House of Lords for voting in favour of Lord Alton’s revised genocide amendment to the Government’s Trade Bill, with a huge majority of 171. Marie said: “The systematic rape and torture of Uyghur women, revealed in horrific detail by the BBC yesterday, serves as […]
Read more >>>Working with the Jewish community’s burial boards, regional Jewish communities and the Jewish Small Communities Network as of the week ending 29nd January there have been 816 Jewish funerals carried out where the deceased contracted Covid-19. This represents an increase of 33 such reported funerals on the previous week. We wish bereaving families a long […]
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“It’s time we had a little talk.” A Nottingham Jewish Community Q&A With Nottingham City MPs Lillian Greenwood, Alex Norris, and Nadia Whittome, discussing a wide range of issues relevant to the Jewish Community Chaired by the Board’s Director of Public Affairs Phil Rosenberg Wednesday 17 February 7.30pm-9.00pm
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Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl has responded to Government plans to keep schools closed to most pupils until at least 8 March. Marie said: “Education is one of our Jewish community’s highest values. Following the Prime Minister’s announcement that the return to school will be delayed until March at the earliest, our […]
Read more >>>Working with the Jewish community’s burial boards, regional Jewish communities and the Jewish Small Communities Network as of the week ending 22 January there have been 783 Jewish funerals carried out where the deceased contracted Covid-19. This represents an increase of 43 such reported funerals on the previous week. We wish bereaving families a long […]
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Amazon has removed 92 works of Holocaust denial from sale across its websites, after dialogue with the World Jewish Congress and the Board of Deputies. The measure, announced in advance of Holocaust Memorial Day/International Holocaust Remembrance Day, came after representatives of the Board and the WJC met Amazon UK’s public policy team last month to […]
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Despite assurances from Palestinian leaders to the UK Government, the Palestinian Authority educational curriculum remains unchanged, filled with incitement and hatred, which is taught by teachers funded by the UK taxpayer. As the winds of peace sweep through the Middle East, it is now more important than ever to educate for peace. Join us for […]
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Responding to report of a wedding broken up by police in Stamford Hill last night, President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews Marie van der Zyl said: “We are horrified by the news that a large wedding party was broken up by the police in Stamford Hill. We unreservedly condemn this flagrant and […]
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Tiers, Fears and Vaccine Engineers: The Jewish Community and Coronavirus Featuring: Dr Charlotte Benjamin, Clinical Lead for Covid Vaccine, North Central London Professor David Katz, Executive Chair, Jewish Medical Association Dr Daniel Staetsky, Director of the European Jewish Demography Unit (JPR) Moishe Sinitsky, Jewish Burial Society (Chevra Kadisha) Monday 8th February 2021, from 6 – […]
Read more >>>Following the narrow defeat in the House of Commons – 319 votes to 308 – of the Genocide Amendment to the Trade Bill, which the Board of Deputies had backed, President Marie van der Zyl said: “While it was very close, we are disappointed that Parliament has not used this opportunity to show its support […]
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This afternoon, our President, Marie van der Zyl, has written directly to the Prime Minister, urging him to support an amendment to a trade bill which is due to come before the House of Commons next week. One of the amendments which the House of Lords has attached to the bill is specifically focused on […]
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Senior MPs from across Parliament have spoken about their horror at the plight of the Chinese Uyghurs and the stark choice facing the international community, at an emergency meeting hosted by the Board of Deputies of British Jews. Speaking ahead of an important vote which will take place in the House of Commons in the […]
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For more 100 years, there have been Jewish families in Muswell Hill with the first temporary Synagogue in the famous Athenaeum on Muswell Hill Broadway. In the 1960’s, the Athenaeum became a Sainsburys and a new modernist building was designed in Tetherdown under the work of Joseph Mendelssohn and the Rabbinic lead of Rabbi Samuel […]
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The Plight of the Uyghurs: how can MPs help? Thursday 14th January 2021 from 16.00-17.00 With the Right Hon Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP, Lisa Nandy MP and Nusrat Ghani MP
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Reflections on a year in Parliament, with Christian Wakeford MP Tuesday 19th January 2021 from 7.30-8.30pm Join us for a live conversation between Christian Wakeford MP and Daniel Sugarman, Public Affairs Officer at the Board of Deputies, followed by Q and A.
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Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl has written to Secretary of State for Education Gavin Williamson in support of teachers and school staff receiving a prioritised Covid-19 vaccination. In the letter, Marie, wrote: “All school teachers and staff deserve to have a safe environment in which to work. In addition, there is a […]
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The Board of Deputies of British Jews has announced that it will hold an emergency meeting for MPs on the plight of the Chinese Uyghurs ahead of an important vote which will take place in the House of Commons in the coming days. In December, the House of Lords voted to add an amendment to […]
Read more >>>Working with the Jewish community’s burial boards, regional Jewish communities and the Jewish Small Communities Network as of the week ending 8th January there have been 691 Jewish funerals carried out where the deceased contracted Covid-19. The Board of Deputies received reports of 43 such funerals for the week ending 8 January, the highest weekly […]
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Broadcaster Nick Ross shared previously unseen documents chronicling his father’s time in an Australian internment camp during the Second World War at the Board of Deputies’ Hidden Treasures Jewish Heirlooms Roadshow on Sunday. At the online event, attended by more than 1,700 people, historian Dr Rachel Pistol discussed the material – which includes a plan […]
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Watch the Board of Deputies January Board meeting – livestream starts at approximately 10.50 on Sunday 17th January. Live-streamed on the Board of Deputies Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages.
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Board of Deputies Chief Executive Gillian Merron has announced that she will be leaving the organisation after six-and-a-half years in the role following the announcement that she is to be elevated to the House of Lords as a Life Peer. Gillian will be departing from the Board of Deputies on 2 April. Her interim successor […]
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Is it time to change the subject on mental health? A BoDCast in support of Mental Health Awareness Shabbat, featuring: Laurie Rackind, Chief Executive of Jami UK Sandie Mann, Clinical Lead of JAMH Judy Silkoff, Parent Carer Debby Klein, Service User and Consultant Chaired by Gillian Merron, Chief Executive of the Board of Deputies Monday […]
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Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl has commented on the awful scenes witnessed last night on Capitol Hill. She said: “The scenes last night in Washington DC were deeply distressing for all who love America and who love democracy. Through his irresponsible rhetoric, President Trump bears a huge measure of responsibility for inciting […]
Read more >>>Working with the Jewish community’s burial boards, regional Jewish communities and the Jewish Small Communities Network as of the week ending 1st January there have been 648 Jewish funerals carried out where the deceased contracted Covid-19. The Board of Deputies received reports of 14 such funerals for the week ending 25th December and 18 such […]
Read more >>>Marie van der Zyl, President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, said: “The measures announced by the Prime Minister are severe but they meet the urgent need to get the virus back under control. We are grateful to the Government for allowing communal worship and key life-cycle ceremonies to continue but urge people […]
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Join our special guests, including broadcaster Nick Ross and Dr Rachel Pistol. What will the experts reveal about the treasured Jewish heirlooms send in by members of the public? Sunday 10th January 2021, 6.00-7.15pm
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Board of Deputies Senior Vice President Sheila Gewolb has raised concerns over a false headline in the Observer claiming that Israel has excluded Palestinians from Coronavirus vaccinations. Sheila said: “We are extremely troubled by the Observer’s blatantly false headline claiming that Israel has ‘excluded’ Palestinians from its Covid-19 vaccination programme. “The Palestinian Authority is responsible […]
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Board of Deputies Vice President Edwin Shuker has called for teachers to be prioritised for vaccinations against Coronavirus. He said: “With many schools already told to close at the start of term, and with many more likely to follow, the challenges facing those in education are substantial. In order to safeguard those who have worked […]
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Board of Deputies Vice President Edwin Shuker has urged the Corporation of London to consider carefully the effect of a new multi-storey block next door to Bevis Marks, one of the world’s oldest and most historic synagogues. He said: “It is vital that the whole Jewish community support Bevis Marks at this time. As the […]
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Stephen Bush, the Chair of the Board of Deputies’ Commission on Racial Inclusivity in the Jewish Community, has spoken to 100s of participants in a packed Limmud Festival session, about the groundbreaking work he is leading to investigate discrimination against Black Jews, Jews of Colour and Mizrachi, Sephardi and Yemenite Jews. With the first draft […]
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Downing Street has announced that Gillian Merron, Chief Executive of the Board of Deputies of British Jews and Member of Parliament for Lincoln from 1997-2010, is to become a life peer. She was nominated by Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer and will join the House of Lords in the New Year. Reacting to the news, […]
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Limmud Festival 2020 is just around the corner – and the Board of Deputies will be out in force. With sessions on everything from religious freedoms in Europe and stories about Jewish women from Britain’s archives, to a panel with key Labour ‘women of valour’ Dame Margaret Hodge and Dame Louise Ellman, as well as […]
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Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl has reacted to the refusal of the European Court of Justice to uphold the right of Jews to practise shechitah following its decision to confirm a Belgian ban on kosher and halal slaughter. Marie said: “The European Court of Justice’s refusal to uphold the right for Jews […]
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Board of Deputies Senior Vice President Sheila Gewolb has met Polish Ambassador Arkady Rzegocki to raise concerns about an embassy employee who used her social media account to praise the work of a notorious antisemite. Following the meeting, Sheila said: “We would like to express our gratitude to Polish ambassador Arkady Rzegocki for his time […]
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Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl has responded to Labour’s newly published Action Plan for Driving out Antisemitism from the Labour Party which has been approved by the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Marie said: “The EHRC’s acceptance of Labour’s response to its recommendations shows it is satisfied this plan will tackle the […]
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Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl has reacted the Government’s decision to fine those who breach Online Harms legislation. Marie said: “We welcome the Government’s confirmation that heavy fines will be levied on all social media companies operating in the UK who breach Online Harms legislation. But, with regards to antisemitism, this legislation […]
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In a historic first tonight, the ambassadors of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Israel gathered together in the presence of Middle East and North Africa Minister, James Cleverly MP for a live, online Chanukah reception. The three ambassadors all lit Chanukah candles at the event entitled ‘Chanukah in a New Light’ organised by the […]
Read more >>>Working with the Jewish community’s burial boards, regional Jewish communities and the Jewish Small Communities Network as of the week ending 11th December there have been 599 Jewish funerals carried out where the deceased contracted Covid-19. This represents an increase of 20 such reported funerals on the previous week. We wish bereaving families a long […]
Read more >>>Pikuach, the Board of Deputies body responsible for inspecting Jewish education in maintained Jewish schools, has announced that it is further suspending its section 48 inspections due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Inspections had previously been delayed until the start of 2020 due to the pandemic, but this period of suspension has been extended until […]
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Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl has welcomed the decision of Morocco to establish relations with Israel. Marie said: Today, Israel has hundreds of thousands of Jewish citizens of Moroccan ancestry, whose families fled persecution following the establishment of the State of Israel. The news that Morocco has formally recognised Israel therefore carries […]
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Simone is Chair of Governors at King David School in Birmingham, She has recently completed a solo Virtual London Marathon to raise funds for her chosen Charity – The Lullaby Trust, which provides a vital lifeline to support parents who have tragically lost a child or baby, referred to as Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood (SUDC) […]
Read more >>>Working with the Jewish community’s burial boards, regional Jewish communities and the Jewish Small Communities Network as of the week ending 4th December there have been 579 Jewish funerals carried out where the deceased contracted Covid-19. This represents an increase of nine such reported funerals on the previous week. We wish bereaving families a long […]
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Around 200 councillors from around London heard a message of zero tolerance to antisemitism at a seminar yesterday organised by the Board of Deputies of British Jews, the London Jewish Forum and the Jewish Leadership Council. Local representatives heard from Board of Deputies Vice President Amanda Bowman that ‘ignorance is no excuse’ if politicians signal […]
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Join us for an historic online celebration with the ambassadors of Israel, UAE and Bahrain. Featuring Chazan Jonny Turgel and the Sacks Morasha school choir. 15th December 2020, from 7 – 7.30pm.
Read more >>>Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl has praised all those who have made the vaccination roll-out possible and called on the Jewish community to support the programme. Marie said: “Our thanks and congratulations go to all of the researchers, medical professionals and Government officials who have made today – the first day of […]
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Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl has been named as one the Algemeiner Jewish 100 – the top 100 people influencing Jewish life around the world. The list, compiled by the Algemeiner Jewish weekly newspaper, which is based in New York, contains a wide range of people from a variety of fields, including […]
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Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl has applauded the Premier League for its adoption of the international definition of antisemitism. Marie said: “We thank the Premier League and its clubs for adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism. The ugliness of antisemitism has no place in the beautiful game. Our gratitude also goes to […]
Read more >>>Working with the Jewish community’s burial boards, regional Jewish communities and the Jewish Small Communities Network as of the week ending 27th November there have been 570 Jewish funerals carried out where the deceased contracted Covid-19. This represents an increase of six such reported funerals on the previous week. We wish bereaving families a long […]
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Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl has paid tribute to former Board of Deputies President Eldred Tabachnik following his death at the weekend. Marie said: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my distinguished predecessor, Eldred Tabachnik, QC, z”l, who served as President of the Board of Deputies of British […]
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