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Phil Rosenberg, President of the Board of Deputies, thanks Ahmed Faoud Alkhatib. On the right is the journalist Josh Glancy
January 19, 2026, 6:41 pm
Board president condemns ‘extremist settler violence’ and Israeli government ‘racists’
Phil Rosenberg was speaking at an event with the Palestinian–American Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib on the topic of how we can help to make peace possible
By Beatrice Sayers
Cutting the ribbon for the new Somali-Bravanese community centre. (Credit: Abdul Datoo)
September 27, 2019, 11:45 am
Jewish community helps reopen Somali Bravanese centre six years after arson
Rabbis from across the religious spectrum are joined by faith minister Lord Younger, as the community rallies rounds its Muslim neighbours to inaugurate its new centre
By Justin Cohen
A Board of Deputies plenary, with President Marie van der Zyl (second left)
June 18, 2019, 10:02 am
Community welcomes Church in Wales’ adoption of IHRA
Board of Deputies thanks Christian leaders for backing the international definition of antisemitism, as bishops say they regard Jew-hate as 'abhorrent'
By Jewish News Reporter
Sadiq Khan speaking at the 2016 Yom HaShoah ceremony
May 1, 2019, 3:29 pm
Sadiq Khan to join Yom HaShoah ceremony on Sunday
London’s mayor will attend alongside Chief Rabbi Mirvis and Board President Marie van der Zyl, actress Laura Pradelska and TV judge Robert Rinder
By Jewish News Reporter
Vince Szalay-Bobrovniczky
February 13, 2019, 10:30 am
Hungarian minister in ‘astonishing’ attack on Board after controversial meeting
Top diplomat accuses Jewish representatives of having 'not the slightest respect' for his country and 'whitewashing' Labour's antisemitism row
By Jewish News Reporter
Rocket fired from Gaza to southern Israel (2017)
February 7, 2019, 9:56 am
Rocket from Gaza hits Israeli south as IDF strikes terror targets in response
No injuries reported in southern Israel after projectile fired from the Hamas-controlled Palestinian territory
By Mathilde Frot
Mahathir Mohamad submitted his resignation to the King
January 27, 2019, 11:15 am
Malaysia stripped of World Paralympic Swimming Championships after Israelis ban
International Paralympic Committee praised by Board of Deputies, Jewish Leadership Council and Zionist Federation. It will now seek a replacement venue for the championships
By Justin Cohen
Yvonne Ridley
January 27, 2019, 8:45 am
Labour MP regrets distress caused by appearing at HMD event with Yvonne Ridley
Liz Twist took part with Ridley, who has described Israel as a 'festering pustule' and has accused it of exploiting the Holocaust and 9/11
By Joe Millis
Marie van der Zyl is under fire for failing to condemn the Netanyahu-far right tie-up
January 25, 2019, 1:57 pm
Board president vows to challenge Hungarian minister in controversial meeting
Communal leader to meet Deputy State Secretary of Hungary, Vince Szalay-Bobrovniczky, but insists she'll raise "a number of concerns"
By Jack Mendel
Jonathan Goldstein addressing Limmud Festival 2018
January 8, 2019, 3:10 pm
Jewish Leadership Council seeking ‘unified communal structure’
JLC wants a 'fit for purpose' communal architecture, but Board of Deputies president Marie van der Zyl appears to pour cold water on the idea of a merger
By Joe Millis
Hungarian Justice Minister László Trócsányi
December 3, 2018, 12:48 pm
Exclusive: Hungarian minister criticises magazine’s ‘antisemitic trope’ cover
Justice Minister László Trócsányi and Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl attack 'Figyelo' for depicting community leader Andras Heisler with cash floating around
By Joe Millis
Michelle Janes
November 29, 2018, 2:48 pm
New director of JLC’s ‘Lead ‘ programme is ex Masorti official
Michelle Janes welcomed to the 'Jewish Leadership Council's development division, where she'll replace Nicky Goldman at the helm
A Palestinian boy looks behind a wall separating Jewish part and Palestinian part of the West Bank
November 21, 2018, 9:18 am
Quakers divest from companies which ‘profit from occupation of Palestine’
British Jewish leaders condemn the religious group's 'appalling' decision to severe ties to firms operating in the West Bank
AJEX parade 2018. Credit: Marc Morris Photography
November 18, 2018, 3:04 pm
Thousands at Cenotaph for AJEX Remembrance Parade
Hundreds of British Jewish veterans marched down Whitehall to show their respect for the 3,000 Jewish soldiers who died in the First World War
By Joe Millis
Enough is Enough rally in Manchester
September 17, 2018, 11:29 am
Sajid Javid tells #EnoughIsEnough antisemitism rally: ‘You are not alone’
Home secretary gives message of support to crowd of 2,500 as more than 30 community organisations sponsor rally
By Jenni Frazer
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