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Board of Deputies calls for caution over organ donation changes

Responding to the Prime Minister’s conference speech, in which she said that the Government will shift “the balance in favour of organ donation”, Board of Deputies Vice President Marie van der Zyl called for caution.

Jonathan Arkush renews calls for political wing of Hezbollah to be outlawed

Board of Deputies President Jonathan Arkush has reacted to the ongoing uncertainty about the decision to close the loophole that allows legal demonstrations in support of Hezbollah’s political wing, despite its military wing being banned.

Jeremy Corbyn’s speech was a missed opportunity to address antisemitism

Responding to Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn’s speech to the Labour Party Conference, Board of Deputies Chief Executive Gillian Merron said: “After disgraceful anti-Jewish incidents at the conference, and the opportunity provided by Labour’s adoption of more specific rules on antisemitism, Jeremy Corbyn’s speech was a missed opportunity to address specifically the issue of antisemitism.

Board of Deputies welcomes Labour rule change on antisemitism but says we need to see change in practice as well as in theory

Speaking from the Labour Party Conference, Board of Deputies Chief Executive Gillian Merron, said: “We are pleased to hear that Labour National Executive Committee’s proposed rule change, modelled on that proposed by the Jewish Labour Movement, has been adopted by conference delegates.

Board of Deputies calls for condemnation of terrorist murders

Board of Deputies Senior Vice President Richard Verber has called for the Palestinian Authority and the international community to condemn the terrorist murders of three Israelis.

Brent adoption of antisemitism definition is ‘a Rosh Hashanah present for the community’

Board of Deputies Public Affairs Director Phil Rosenberg has reacted to the decision of Brent Council to pass a motion on the IHRA definition of antisemitism.

Local residents and organisations urged to ‘make their voice heard’ in local government as Board of Deputies launches Jewish Manifesto consultation

Following on from the success of the Board of Deputies’ Jewish Manifestos for the General Election and devolved elections, it is now launching a consultation for a local government version.

Ruth Davidson tells Board of Deputies dinner of her pride over the way Scottish politicians confront antisemitism

Scottish Conservative Leader Ruth Davidson last night spoke at the Board of Deputies President’s Dinner of her pride in the way that Scottish politicians had collaborated to confront antisemitism.

Javid and Bercow discuss Balfour, Boycotts, Bias and Bigotry in addresses to Jewish leaders from more than 20 countries

Secretary of State Sajid Javid and House of Commons Speaker John Bercow and both spoke passionately about their support for the Jewish community during a packed day of Jewish advocacy in Parliament, organised by the Board of Deputies as part of the World Jewish Congress Executive.

Board of Deputies launches programme to train outreach ambassadors

More than 100 delegates and professionals attended a Board of Deputies training day this week for a new Board of Deputies national initiative to train volunteer Judaism outreach ambassadors.

New report finds a record number of synagogues in the UK but a decline in membership

There is a record number of synagogues in the United Kingdom today, according to a newly published survey, but synagogue membership numbers have continued to decline.

A journey through Jewish life

The Board of Deputies is looking for communities who are willing to host our Jewish Living Experience exhibition. The mobile travelling exhibition is aimed primarily at school groups and enables visitors to to gain an insight into Judaism as a living faith.

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Board of Deputies calls for caution over organ donation changes

Jonathan Arkush renews calls for political wing of Hezbollah to be outlawed

Jeremy Corbyn’s speech was a missed opportunity to address antisemitism

Board of Deputies welcomes Labour rule change on antisemitism but says we need to see change in practice as well as in theory

Board of Deputies calls for condemnation of terrorist murders

Brent adoption of antisemitism definition is ‘a Rosh Hashanah present for the community’

Local residents and organisations urged to ‘make their voice heard’ in local government as Board of Deputies launches Jewish Manifesto consultation

Ruth Davidson tells Board of Deputies dinner of her pride over the way Scottish politicians confront antisemitism

Javid and Bercow discuss Balfour, Boycotts, Bias and Bigotry in addresses to Jewish leaders from more than 20 countries

Board of Deputies launches programme to train outreach ambassadors

New report finds a record number of synagogues in the UK but a decline in membership

A journey through Jewish life

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