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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 17h
“The motion passed by the Green Party today is an attack on the Jewish community. It is an antisemitic platform, based on a grossly offensive distortion and erasure of Jewish experience and identity.” The full statement by the Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Jewish Leadership Council:
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Dame Esther Rantzen z”l, baruch dayan ha’emet.
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Dame Esther Rantzen z”l, baruch dayan ha’emet. 

The loss of this Jewish national treasure will be felt widely across the UK. 

The formidable campaigner who founded Childline may be best remembered by the Jewish community as the host of That’s Life!, the programme on which she reunited the kindertransport hero Sir Nicholas Winton with the Holocaust refugees he rescued.

May Dame Esther’s memory be a blessing.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Today, @CST_UK released their latest report into antisemitism on campuses in the UK. We will continue to work alongside our partners at @UJS_UK and the CST to ensure that Jews can thrive on campus.
"Three years on from 7 October, Jewish students continue to face unacceptable levels of antisemitism on campus. While the unprecedented surge immediately after the attacks has subsided, these figures show that anti-Jewish hatred remains significantly higher than it was before 7 October, leaving many Jewish students feeling isolated and unwelcome.

Universities must ensure that campuses are places where Jewish students and staff can participate fully and confidently in academic life. We are grateful to CST for its vital work in documenting these trends, and urge university leaders to take robust action to tackle antisemitism wherever it occurs. We will continue to support UJS in their advocacy with universities and with government to ensure every Jewish student can thrive at university." - Karen Newman, Vice President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Today, Jewish communal and key partner organisations met Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Communities Secretary Angela Rayner at 10 Downing Street to convey concerns facing the UK Jewish community, and seek the Government’s commitment to addressing them.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Board of Deputies President Phil Rosenberg quoted in today's Times: “Our community condemns violence by extremist settlers. But we have significant concerns about unintended consequences.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Whilst the Prime Minister launched his plans for Social Care at Jewish Care, the Department of Health & Social Care's Jewish Staff Network hosted our Jewish Living Experience Exhibition in their Westminster office. DHSC Permanent Secretary Samantha Jones joined us for a Q&A with VP Karen Newman 1/2
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Jewish Leadership Council met with Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon Ed Miliband on Monday 10th August. The meeting was an early opportunity to engage with the new Foreign Secretary and to outline concerns on foreign policy matters.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Vice President Karen Newman's statement on the selection of Joshua Bonehill-Paine as a Conservative Party Candidate.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
“It is hard to conceive of the whip being restored unless there is clear and sustained evidence of genuine remorse” - Board President Phil Rosenberg on the news of Diane Abbott’s readmission into the Labour Party
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
“Tonight, the Hackney Green Party showed its ignorance and bigotry… This vote represents the prioritisation of spite over sense.” - Board President Phil Rosenberg
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Today, the Board of Deputies, The Spanish & Portuguese Sephardi Community, and WZO organised a visit to the Synagogue and Mausoleum of our longest-serving president, Sir Moses Montefiore, in the week of his Yahreszeit/Nahalah. Current President Phil Rosenberg spoke about his enduring legacy.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
The Board of Deputies of British Jews is hiring a new Workplace and Inclusion Officer! Responsible for our work to ensure British Jews flourish in the workplace and in other parts of society, including when accessing public services, especially healthcare and education.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
“There is also a clear tension between the incendiary wording of the [Kairos II] document and the Church’s expressed aim of tackling antisemitism.” Our full statement on the motion passed at General Synod today:
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
President Phil Rosenberg, speaking outside 10 Downing Street today, welcomed the government's announcement of extra funding for Jewish community security and the proscription of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran – something we have long called for.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
We welcome the Home Secretary's announcement that the government will use new powers to proscribe the Iranian regime's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a step we have long campaigned for. Our full statement:
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
We welcome the government's announcement of extra funding for police to help protect the Jewish community and tackle antisemitism. Our full statement:
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Chief Executive Michael Wegier spoke to LBC's Ian Payne this morning on the government's announcement of extra funding for police to help protect Jewish communities.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
We are deeply disturbed at the wholly unjustified protest called for this morning outside a North-West London synagogue. We are calling on the police to ensure such protests are kept a significant distance from places of worship to prevent intimidation to members of the Jewish community.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
"In the wake of recent attacks on Jewish communities in the UK we called on the Government to act urgently to Protect British Jews from those who wish us harm, Prosecute those inciting against us, and Partner with us and wider society to tackle hatred and extremism." - Acting President Adrian Cohen.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
The Department for Education hosted our Jewish Living Experience Exhibition this week to mark Jewish Culture Month. We thank Secretary of State Bridget Phillipson & Minister Jacqui, Baroness Smith for visiting with Acting President Adrian Cohen and Education & Heritage Adviser Dawn Waterman.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
We share in the disgust and condemnation of the actions of Israeli minister Ben Gvir, including that expressed by Foreign Minister Gidon Sa’ar and others in Israel. The mistreatment of these details is utterly inexcusable and inimical to our values. 1/2
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
The news of an arson attack on a prayer room used by Muslim communities in Blackburn this week is deeply concerning. Whilst the motive of the perpetrators is not yet determined, our society must ensure all faith communities go without threats of violence or intimidation.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
“To confront hatred and extremism is not a Jewish responsibility, it is a national responsibility. We have to do this together” Acting President Adrian Cohen speaking at the rally against antisemitism today outside Downing Street.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Stand with British Jews today at 1PM outside Downing Street. Entrance only via Trafalgar Square end of Whitehall of Whitehall Place. No bags permitted. Searches in place.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Tomorrow at 1pm, outside Downing Street. Join us in standing with British Jews against the rise of anti-Jewish hate. No Bags Permitted. Searches in Place. Entrance only via Trafalgar Square End of Whitehall or Whitehall Place. See you there.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
This Sunday, 1pm, outside Downing Street. Join us in standing with British Jews against the rise of anti-Jewish hate. See you there. No Bags Permitted. Searches in Place. Entrance only via Trafalgar Square End of Whitehall or Whitehall Place.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Caricaturists and their editors must take care that their depictions of Jews in public life do not wade into centuries old anti-Jewish tropes. We have seen a number of examples of political cartoons published depicting Zack Polanski that are a cause for concern. 1/2
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
This Sunday, 1pm, outside Downing Street. Join us in standing with British Jews against the rise of anti-Jewish hate. See you there.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
“Today we discussed the steps needed to happen directly with those who are in positions to implement them. They must now prove their commitment with action.” The full list of recommended steps government to prevent another attack on British Jews is in the next post.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
“The antisemites are attempting to raise the cost of being Jewish in the UK. We must work as a society to ensure the cost of being antisemitic is far higher.” A joint response from the Board of Deputies and the Jewish Leadership Council on the terrorist incident in Golders Green.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
“All people in Britain … need to rise up and crush this virus of antisemitism” - Board Chief Executive Michael Wegier speaking to Naga Munchetty on BBC Radio 5 Live
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
“We look forward to celebrating Pride in London with the Jewish bloc”! - Phil Rosenberg, Board of Deputies President, on the return of Pride in London’s Jewish bloc after a two year absence.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
“We’re grateful for the additional security assistance but it can’t be about living behind ever higher walls, we need to tackle the problem at its root.” - Board President Phil Rosenberg on BBC News earlier this afternoon on the third attempted arson on the Jewish community in London this week.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
"Our community will not be intimidated by these cowardly acts of hate, which are an attack on Britain and its values, and on the security and cohesion of everyone in our country." - Board President Phil Rosenberg's statement on the arson on Kenton United Synagogue.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
We are aware of the attempted arson overnight at Finchley Reform Synagogue which is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime. We have been in contact with synagogue leadership & Progressive Judaism to express our full support & will be liaising with them and the relevant authorities on next steps.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
JOINT STATEMENT: Jewish leaders call on UK Government to proscribe IRGC in meeting with Foreign Secretary. Our full statement:
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
The Board of Deputies office will be closed for Pesach on April 8th and 9th. Moadim L'Simcha!
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
“It should not be for the Jewish community alone to advocate for our safety; it is incumbent on the entire arts and culture sector, and civil society as a whole, to recognise the scourge of antisemitism.” - Phil Rosenberg, Board of Deputies President's full statement on #KanyeWest and #Wireless.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
"Even while claiming remorse today, #Ye's latest album includes a track first released last year with the abhorrent title Gas Chamber." - Board of Deputies President Phil Rosenberg
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
“A man who has described himself as a Nazi, released a song called, “Heil Hitler”, and said the 400 year enslavement of black people was “like a choice”, is clearly not an appropriate booking for this event.” – President Phil Rosenberg Link to full statement: bod.org.uk/bod-news/boa...
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
We wish a joyous and peaceful Easter to all those who celebrate!
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Joint Statement by the Board of Deputies of British Jews and The Jewish Leadership Council: "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." Our full statement below:
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
President Phil Rosenberg on Sky News this morning calling for “firmer, further and faster” action from the government, including quickly delivering the promised proscription of the IRGC.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
"We shall not be moved." - President Phil Rosenberg on the arson attack in Golders Green this morning.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Today, we are launching the Commission on Disability Inclusion in the Jewish Community chaired by Vivian Wineman, a longstanding activist on disability inclusion and a past President of the Board of Deputies.
A Photo of Vivian Wineman standing in front of a Board of Deputies banner. Vivian is wearing a navy blue shit jacket and a blue and white check shirt.

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

Chaired by Vivian Wineman, a longstanding activist on disability inclusion and a past President of the Board of Deputies, The Commission on Disability Inclusion will examine the barriers faced by disabled Jews across the UK and set out practical, evidence-based recommendations for change.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
UJS's Time for Change report makes for truly sickening reading. This new publication is a wakeup call that the situation has to change. It is not for Jews to shrink their identity on campus to fit in, but for universities to ensure they are welcome and tolerant places for all.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
We welcome the new government plan to confront extremism and build social cohesion, "Protecting What Matters". See President Phil Rosenberg's statement here and our full reaction on our website linked in the next post
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
President Phil Rosenberg met Israeli Chargé D’Affaires Daniela Grudsky to share anxiety for friends and family in Israel and also the hope that the current war will end quickly and result in a Middle East that is more peaceful, secure and free.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Today the Board of Deputies met Middle East Minister Hamish Falconer with communal colleagues
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Board of Deputies of British Jews @boardofdeputies.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Statement from the Board of Deputies of British Jews on the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East over Shabbat.
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