The Board of Deputies is the British Jewish community’s only democratically elected, cross-communal representative body.
Established in 1760, more than 320 Deputies sit at its heart, chosen directly by the synagogues and organisations they serve – from congregations and youth movements to welfare charities and regional councils – giving every corner of our community a voice.
Recent media coverage of Board of Deputies activities has centred on the launch of Jewish Culture Month and condemnation for the treatment of flotilla activists by Israel’s Minister for National…
Board of Deputies Acting President Adrian Cohen has condemned an unprovoked attack on an Israeli visitor in Golders Green, north-west London. He said: “The assault on an Israeli visitor in…
Board of Deputies Vice President Karen Newman has praised an initiative by two of the UK’s leading business organisations, committing to concrete action to support Jewish employees and foster inclusive…
The inaugural Jewish Culture Month was launched last night at the Freud Museum, in Hampstead in front of 150 guests, including Communities Secretary Steve Reed, broadcaster Vanessa Feltz, representatives from…
Around 20,000 people gathered in Whitehall opposite Downing Street today in a powerful demonstration of solidarity with the Jewish community following a sharp rise in antisemitic attacks across the UK.…
The Jewish community is facing one of the most challenging periods in recent memory. Antisemitism is out of control in Britain. In recent months, there have been a series of…
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