Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl has responded to the tensions in the city of Jerusalem, coinciding with Yom Yerushalayim.
She said: “This Yom Yerushalayim, and as we approach the end of Ramadan, we are deeply concerned by the ongoing tensions in Jerusalem, the Gaza border and elsewhere. Our thoughts are with those who have been injured and we pray that they should have a speedy recovery. We call on all concerned to de-escalate the situation and to refrain from inflammatory actions and rhetoric. Decision-makers should act with empathy and compassion, and be guided by the simple but profound act of seeing each resident of Jerusalem as deserving of dignity. The Holy City should be no place for extremism or violence, and should instead be a centre for peace and prayer.
The Board of Deputies of British Jews
tel: +44 (0)20 7543 5400
email: info@bod.org.uk
Registered Office
2nd Floor
55 Ludgate Hill
London
UNITED KINGDOM
EC4M 7JW
Press Office
tel: +44 (0)20 7543 5437
mobile: +44 (0)7957 962 080
email: simon.round@bod.org.uk
Is your synagogue or organisation thinking of joining the Board of Deputies?
Contact: representation@bod.org.uk for further information about what is involved, the election timetable and procedures.