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Board publishes briefing for General Synod members on the Kairos Palestine Motion

10.07.2026

The Board of Deputies of British Jews has published a briefing for members of the General Synod of the Church of England setting out concerns relating to the Kairos II…

Board of Deputies and JLC joint statement following Andy Burnham’s remarks

10.07.2026

The Board of Deputies and the Jewish Leadership have issued the following statement. “We have been in touch with Andy Burnham’s team to convey directly our significant concerns in relation…

Deputies group visit to powerful Nova Exhibition

08.07.2026

Last week, Vice President Karen Newman, Communities Manager Sara Radivan and Campaigns Officer Ariella Knoble-Gershon accompanied Deputies to the Nova Exhibition in London, which bears witness to the atrocities of…

Board of Deputies launches first-ever British Sign Language access for Disability Inclusion Commission call for evidence

08.07.2026

The Board of Deputies has introduced British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation at every stage of its national call for evidence for the Commission on Disability Inclusion, marking the first time…

Board of Deputies encouraged by progress towards putting RE on National Curriculum

08.07.2026

The Board of Deputies has welcomed the statement of Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson that religious education will be included for the first time in a public consultation on the future…

Minister affirms importance of Jewish life in Scotland at Edinburgh plenary

08.07.2026

Media, Tourism and Creative Industries Minister Ian Murray MP has spoken of the importance of Scottish Jewish life at the Board’s special regional plenary in Edinburgh. Mr Murray said: “The…

Board of Deputies and London Jewish Forum launch new £1.5 million lottery-backed health project

01.07.2026

The Board of Deputies of British Jews and the London Jewish Forum have been awarded £1.5 million funding from the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) to address structural antisemitism…

CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITY: Jewish Culture Month Evaluation and Business Development

30.06.2026

The Board of Deputies of British Jews is seeking an experienced consultant or consultancy team to support the next phase of development for Jewish Culture Month. Jewish Culture Month is…

Jewish Culture Month awarded Arts Council funding to boost next phase of development

24.06.2026

Jewish Culture Month has been awarded funding from Arts Council England to build on the success of this year’s national celebration of Jewish creativity. The festival, led by the Board…

Board of Deputies Commission on Disability Inclusion launches national call for evidence

16.06.2026

The Board of Deputies of British Jews has today launched a national call for evidence as part of its Commission on Disability Inclusion in the Jewish Community, a major new…

Board of Deputies welcomes court decision to uphold Palestine Action proscription

15.06.2026

Board of Deputies Acting President Adrian Cohen today welcomed the Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold the Government’s proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist group. Adrian said: “Palestine Action’s…

Board of Deputies condemns protest outside a North-West London synagogue

14.06.2026

The Board of Deputies has condemned a protest called outside a North-West London synagogue as a wholly unjustified to intimidate and harass members of the Jewish community. Our full statement:…

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