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British Museum (Creative Commons/Ham)
May 28, 2026, 3:30 pm
Organisation offers to pay British Museum’s ‘security costs’ to allow Jewish history event to proceed
The Free Speech Union described the suspension of the event, which was due to take place on Thursday night, as 'abject and unacceptable'
By JN Reporter
January 28, 2026, 12:44 pm
Roald Dahl Story Company backs first British Jewish Culture Month
EXCLUSIVE: Board of Deputies expands Jewish education as Dahl company turns antisemitic legacy into long-term support
By Annabel Sinclair
Michael Ziff
February 27, 2024, 1:13 pm
Ziff sets out his stall to be next Board president
Leeds-raised businessman and philanthropist is keen to talk to people all over the country
By Jenni Frazer
London, UK. 14th Jan, 2024. Stand with Israel Rally Trafalgar Square, marking 100 days since the attacks of October 7th.
February 6, 2024, 3:57 pm
Board of Deputies launches ‘Adopt a Hostage’ campaign
48 synagogues and organisations have each chosen a hostage to focus on.
By Jewish News Reporter
Pope Francis addresses members of the World Jewish Congress during a meeting at the Vatican, November 22, 2022. Vatican Media/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY.
November 23, 2022, 10:22 am
‘Shalom’ – Pope hosts kosher reception for Jewish leaders at the Vatican
Board of Deputies president Marie van Der Zyl among a delegation from the World Jewish Congress.
By Jotam Confino
Stuart Diamond and Laura Marks (Mitzvah Day), Tulip Siddiq MP, Marie van der Zyl (Board of Deputies) and Milita Raymond and Max Elgot (The Passage). Photo: Yakir Zur
November 17, 2022, 11:01 am
MPs help Westminster homeless for unique Mitzvah Day project
This weekend's annual day of good deeds shows the best of our faith communities,' says Labour MP Tulip Siddiq.
KFC Hot Wings and fries
November 10, 2022, 6:19 am
KFC Germany apologizes for ‘treat yourself’ chicken promotion tied to Kristallnacht
The Board of Deputies of British Jews called the promotion 'absolutely hideous'
By Andrew Lapin (JTA)
Jerusalem, Israel. 15th, June 2021. Parliament Member BEZALEL SMOTRICH of the Religious Zionism Party joins thousands identifying with the nationaloist religious Zionist streams marching in the annual Dance of Flags March from downtown Jerusalem to the Damascus Gate, Jaffa Gate
October 19, 2022, 1:50 pm
Bnei Akiva urged to distance itself from yeshiva after exec backs far-right extremist
Head of overseas programmes at Yeshivat Hakotel supports Religious Zionism Party leader Betzalel Smotrich, whose views on Arabs, gay people and reform Jews have sparked outrage.
By Jotam Confino
From the WebJanuary 25, 2022, 9:51 am
Bookstore changes synopsis for Protocols, after outcry for ‘neither supporting nor denying’ it
Blackwell's urged to apologise for selling and refusing to condemn obscene antisemitic forgery.
By Jewish News Reporter
January 13, 2022, 3:50 pm
‘I’ve been cancelled’: Board VP quits after Jewish News exposé into far-right posts
EXCLUSIVE: Gary Mond, JNF UK's deputy and head of communities and education division, resigned as honorary officer after seeming to endorse banned anti-Islam activist Pamela Geller
By Lee Harpin
A protest outside BBC New Broadcasting House (Photo: Campaign Against Antisemitism)
January 5, 2022, 2:26 pm
Board will go to Ofcom if BBC fails to apologise for antisemitic bus attack coverage
EXCLUSIVE: Board President Marie van der Zyl will meet corporation's director general later this month to demand an explanation for its failure to set the record straight.
By Lee Harpin
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer speaks in the chamber of the House of Commons
October 20, 2021, 2:07 pm
Starmer flags Board concern on online extremism, saying ‘tough sanctions’ needed
Labour leader highlighted Telegram as 'the app of choice for terrorists' as he urged the government to toughen up its Online Harms bill
By Lee Harpin
Marie van der Zyl
October 18, 2021, 2:36 pm
Board warning to avoid toxic language after row about MP David Amess’ death
Furious exchange on Facebook post by Chipping Barnet MP Theresa Villiers, after comments by Gary Mond, a VP at the Board and JNF representative, and deputy Joe Millis
By Lee Harpin
The convoy of cars was filmed on the Finchley Road in mid May 2021.
July 1, 2021, 1:13 pm
Westminster Council gives support amid ‘insidious rise’ of antisemitism
Local authority's leader hits out against 'repugnant' social media footage of the Palestine convoy in May, at meeting attended by local synagogue and communal leaders
By Lee Harpin
May 26, 2021, 4:47 pm
Jewish leaders meet two deputy London mayors to address rise in antisemitism
Sadiq Khan's officials responsible for policing and communities held virtual discussion with representatives from all major communal groups
By Lee Harpin
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