The Board of Deputies of British Jews

Jewish community organisations launch manifesto and practical guide and candidate engagement tracker for councillors ahead of next month’s local elections

20.04.2026

The Board of Deputies of British Jews and the London Jewish Forum – the leading representative bodies of British Jews nationally and in London respectively – have today launched major new publications…

Board of Deputies President says “community will not be intimidated by these cowardly acts of hate” following arson on Kenton United Synagogue

19.04.2026

19.04.2026 London In recent days our community and others have been targeted with a wave of arson attacks on Jewish premises in Kenton, Hendon and Finchley, following on from the…

Jewish leaders call on UK Government to proscribe IRGC in meeting with the Foreign Secretary

15.04.2026

Yesterday, the Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Jewish Leadership Council met with the Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP. The meeting was an opportunity to discuss…

The Board of Deputies welcomes government’s travel ban for Kanye West, urges arts and culture sector to address the scourge of antisemitism

07.04.2026

07.04.2026 The Board of Deputies of British Jews welcomes the government’s announcement that Kanye West will be banned from entering the country. Our full statement: “We welcome the government listening…

Board of Deputies accuses Wireless Festival of “Profiteering from Racism” Over Kanye West Headliner Booking

05.04.2026

As news broke that Pepsi – the headline sponsor for the Wireless Festival – has withdrawn its sponsorship, Board of Deputies President Phil Rosenberg issued the following statement: Wireless Festival…

Jewish community leaders “appalled” at Government failure to stand up to UN antisemitism

27.03.2026

27.03.2026 We are appalled at the UK Government’s decision to renege on its previous principled position of voting against all Item 7 resolutions in the UN Human Rights Council. In…

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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.

The Foreign Office advises against all travel to Israel

https://bod.org.uk/advice-for-british-citizens-in-israel/

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Jewish community organisations launch manifesto and practical guide and candidate engagement tracker for councillors ahead of next month’s local elections

Board of Deputies President says “community will not be intimidated by these cowardly acts of hate” following arson on Kenton United Synagogue

Jewish leaders call on UK Government to proscribe IRGC in meeting with the Foreign Secretary

The Board of Deputies welcomes government’s travel ban for Kanye West, urges arts and culture sector to address the scourge of antisemitism

Board of Deputies accuses Wireless Festival of “Profiteering from Racism” Over Kanye West Headliner Booking

Jewish community leaders “appalled” at Government failure to stand up to UN antisemitism

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jewishculturemonth.org.uk

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.

The Foreign Office advises against all travel to Israel

https://bod.org.uk/advice-for-british-citizens-in-israel/

2025 OUR IMPACT

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Jewish community organisations launch manifesto and practical guide and candidate engagement tracker for councillors ahead of next month’s local elections

Board of Deputies President says “community will not be intimidated by these cowardly acts of hate” following arson on Kenton United Synagogue

Jewish leaders call on UK Government to proscribe IRGC in meeting with the Foreign Secretary

The Board of Deputies welcomes government’s travel ban for Kanye West, urges arts and culture sector to address the scourge of antisemitism

Board of Deputies accuses Wireless Festival of “Profiteering from Racism” Over Kanye West Headliner Booking

Jewish community leaders “appalled” at Government failure to stand up to UN antisemitism

News Archive >

Latest Publications

2025
OUR IMPACT