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March 14, 2022, 8:47 am

Former JLC chief Goldstein linked with bid to buy Chelsea

London football club is up for sale after current owner Roman Abramovich had his assets frozen by the UK government due to alleged links to Russian president Vladimir Putin

By Lee Harpin

January 19, 2022, 6:06 pm

Lord Mann in ‘crisis meeting’ with BBC director general over antisemitism coverage

EXCLUSIVE: Government's independent antisemitism adviser met Tim Davie for an hour at Broadcasting House, expressing 'major concerns' over reporting of the Chanukah bus attack

By Lee Harpin

Jonathan Goldstein, photo credit: Grainge Photography

January 13, 2022, 3:54 pm

JN meets Jonathan Goldstein: ‘Let’s stop ourselves being dragged into a culture war’

The outgoing head of the JLC wants his chairmanship to be remembered as a time when UK Jews found their voice, as he warns against conflict with the Muslim community and BBC

By Lee Harpin

Businessman Samuel Hayek at a ceremony in the southern Israeli city of Sderot, marking the dedication of a city square in honor of late Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir, on November 26, 2019. Photo by Flash90

January 13, 2022, 3:27 pm

Charity Commission investigating JNF UK after chair’s comments to Jewish News

Watchdog is 'requesting information' from the Israel charity and will consider if 'regulatory action is required', after its head Samuel Hayek made remarks about Muslim immigration

By Lee Harpin

January 12, 2022, 5:06 pm

Keith Black unanimously elected as new Jewish Leadership Council chair

Head of outdoor clothing company, Regatta, confirmed as the successor to Jonathan Goldstein

By Lee Harpin

January 5, 2022, 9:18 am

Sole nomination for next Jewish Leadership Council chair is Keith Black

Businessman, 62, who helped launch outdoor clothing retailer Regatta described as a 'great listener and somebody who "fully understands the Jewish communal world'

By Lee Harpin

Terminal 2 border force at Heathrow airport

December 22, 2021, 4:30 pm

Charity chief’s migrant warning sparks communal outrage

EXCLUSIVE: JNF UK chairman Samuel Hayek’s claim that Muslim immigration threatens the future of Jewish life in Britain branded ‘simplistic and reckless’

By Lee Harpin

Sadiq Khan celebrating Chanukah with Jewish community leaders in Trafalgar Square

November 29, 2021, 9:06 am

Sadiq Khan vows not to be ‘silent to threat of far-right’ after Eric Zemmour visit

Exclusive: Mayor of London says he would continue 'calling out those who divide communities or incite hatred' following the populist French presidential hopeful's visit to the capital

By Lee Harpin

November 19, 2021, 12:13 pm

Keith Black is tipped to be next JLC chair

Chairman and chief executive of the Regatta outdoor clothing group, has a wealth of experience within communal organisations, and is due to take over from Jonathan Goldstein

By Lee Harpin

Jonathan Goldstein addresses the large crowd in Parliament Square at the #EnoughIsEnough demo

Credit Marc Morris

November 9, 2021, 2:25 pm

Jonathan Goldstein resigns as chair of the JLC

Communal leader said it had been a 'privilege' to serve, recalling efforts to fight antisemitism in Labour and lead the pandemic response

By Jewish News Reporter

Jerry Goldstein at the JN-PAJES Jewish Schools Award with his wife Ann

November 3, 2021, 3:37 pm

Concert to raise money for schools honouring father of two communal leaders

Jerry Goldstein will be remembered at an event this month featuring leading Jewish performers from the US in a bid to support two Ilford schools

By Jewish News Reporter

August 26, 2021, 3:45 pm

Jewish News special report, part two: Divided on division

In the final instalment of our deep dive into polarisation across British Jewry, we ask: are we really more divided than ever?

By Stephen Oryszczuk

February 26, 2021, 11:29 am

Jonathan Goldstein: The books that helped shape my life

In the latest one-to-one with Jewish people who are changing the world, Zaki Cooper talks to businessman and community leader Jonathan Goldstein about the books that inspire him.

By Zaki Cooper

Chelsea launched its campaign to tackle antisemitism in January 2018

December 3, 2020, 11:48 am

The Premier League adopts the IHRA definition of antisemitism

Jewish leaders and antisemitism experts welcome the 'very important' move backed by all top clubs apart from Sheffield United

July 2, 2020, 1:46 pm

OPINION: 20 cherished communal charities need your help

As communal groups struggle with the side-effects of the coronavirus lockdown, Jonathan Goldstein of the JLC reflects on what you can do to support vital services

By Jonathan Goldstein

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