Limmud appoints Benjamin Ellis as new chair of trustees
Ellis, who was awarded an MBE for services to healthcare, inclusion and the Jewish community in 2024, takes over the role from Carolyn Bogush
Benjamin Ellis has been announced as the incoming chair of trustees for Limmud, following on from Carolyn Bogush, who has held the role since 2020.
Professionally a consultant rheumatologist, as a lay leader, Ellis is a founding trustee and former chair of KeshetUK, the Jewish LGBT+ education and training charity, as well as being a trustee of the Phoenix Cinema Trust in East Finchley and a faculty member of the senior faith leadership programme based at Windsor Castle.
In 2024, he was awarded an MBE for services to healthcare, inclusion and the Jewish community.
He said: “I’m excited by the next steps Limmud is taking in its own journey. Limmud sees a major role for itself in tackling the greatest challenge facing Jewish
communities today – how to come together in the context of deep communal divisions”, adding that “over 25 years of participating in its events, Limmud helped me to find and create a place for myself in Jewish life and, ultimately, led to me generating space for others to do the same.”
Carolyn Bogush, who was recently appointed as new chair of trustees for the Union of Jewish Students, said: “While I’m sad to step aside from this fantastic communal role, I’m delighted to leave Limmud in such capable hands. Benjamin has a fantastic track record and is an experienced, thoughtful and inclusive leader.”
She added: “Together with our board of trustees, small but talented professional
team and growing numbers of both organisational and event volunteers, Limmud is on track to build on its recent successes and achieve new levels of impact on Jewish life in the UK.”
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