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As news broke that Pepsi – the headline sponsor for the Wireless Festival – has withdrawn its sponsorship, Board of Deputies President Phil Rosenberg issued the following statement: Wireless Festival…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

Faith and civic leaders gather for interfaith Seder at Heaton Park Synagogue

26.03.2026

Faith and civic leaders from across Greater Manchester gathered at Heaton Park Synagogue for an interfaith Seder hosted by the Board of Deputies of British Jews, one week ahead of…

Media round-up

25.03.2026

There is wide national coverage this week of the Board’s statement in reaction to the Hatzola arson attack and the subsequent meeting between the Prime Minister and Jewish community leaders.…

Board of Deputies President condemns ‘despicable’ attack on Jewish community ambulances

23.03.2026

Board of Deputies President Phil Rosenberg has reacted to the arson attack on Hatzola Jewish community ambulances last night. Phil said: “Ambulances, like those of the wonderful Hatzola organisation, point…

Media round-up

18.03.2026

This week’s media round-up highlights the Board’s new Commission on Disability Inclusion, the Al‑Quds Day march ban, stark revelations about campus antisemitism, and nationwide celebrations for Jewish Culture Month. This…

Board of Deputies Vice President: Universities must ensure that they are welcoming to Jews following UJS report highlighting ‘sickening’ antisemitism

16.03.2026

Board of Deputies Vice President Karen Newman has called on universities to ensure that they are welcoming places for Jewish students following the publication of a survey by the Union of…

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Board of Deputies launches groundbreaking Commission on Disability Inclusion in the Jewish Community

16.03.2026

The Board of Deputies has today announced the launch of a landmark Commission on Disability Inclusion in the Jewish Community, to be chaired by Vivian Wineman, a longstanding activist on…

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Interfaith & Social Action Officer

13.03.2026

The Interfaith & Social Action Officer will be responsible for managing and developing interfaith relations and social action projects on behalf of the Board of Deputies. This includes providing the secretariat…

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