The Board of Deputies of British Jews

Standing Up for the Hostages

The Board continues to organise a number of activities to advocate for the release of the hostages, from large gatherings outside 10 Downing Street, to digital campaigns, our #SederSeatForAHostage campaign over Pesach, speaking tours and joint events with survivors and hostage families, and with the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, and communal partners.

Our weekly vigils at Parliament Square take place every Wednesday afternoon.

The Board works on trust and misrepresenting our community damages us all

18.04.2025

First published in The Jewish Chronicle Airing our grievances in public undermines the strength of our community The greatest strength of the Board of Deputies is its democracy. Anyone who…

Board of Deputies at March for the Hostages

The Board of Deputies stands firmly with Israel… not THAT letter

17.04.2025

First published in Jewish News Board’s President says don’t confuse minor dissent with overwhelming consensus – British Jews reject blame-shifting and demand Hamas be held accountable The Board of Deputies…

The Board of Deputies is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Toby Greene as our new Director of Public Affairs

15.04.2025

Toby will be succeeding Daniel Sugarman who is moving on to a new role as Deputy Editor of the Jewish News. Toby has had a distinguished career in both public…

Board of Deputies: Some progress, but BBC leadership must move “firmer, further and faster” to regain public confidence

11.04.2025

When the Board of Deputies met BBC Director-General Tim Davie and senior BBC executives on 20 March, in the wake of a series of editorial disasters including the withdrawal of…

Major faiths gather for Board of Deputies interfaith seder

09.04.2025

Representatives of the UK’s major faiths have gathered for an interfaith seder led by Board of Deputies President Phil Rosenberg and Chief Executive Michael Wegier Guests at Tuesday’s event, which…

Board of Deputies President confirms plans for Welsh-language Jewish Manifesto for 2026 Senedd elections on trip to Cardiff

02.04.2025

Board of Deputies President Phil Rosenberg and Deputy and Communities Engagement Manager Sara Radivan have boosted support for the Welsh Jewish community in a two-day visit to Cardiff visiting synagogues…