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Here you will find the archive of recent Board of Deputies press releases.
Mar 03, 2010
Reality Check for ‘Apartheid Week’
Benjamin Pogrund, distinguished campaigner against South African Apartheid and now a citizen of Israel, was on hand this week to deliver a harsh dose of reality to the misguided and destructive campaigners taking part in the spuriously titled “Israel Apar
> Full StoryFeb 14, 2010
JOINT STATEMENT BY BOARD OF DEPUTIES AND JEWISH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
The Board of Deputies and the Jewish Leadership Council have issued a joint statement concerning the dismissal of Baroness Tonge from the Liberal Democrat front bench
> Full StoryFeb 11, 2010
CHRISTIANS AND JEWS KEEP FAR RIGHT IN SIGHT AT CHURCH SUMMIT
The CCJ and the Board of Deputies hosted a joint panel event to add further impetus to the Church of England's campaign against the far right in this election year.
> Full StoryFeb 09, 2010
BOARD MEETS NEW CZECH AMBASSADOR
As part of its ongoing relationship building with Foreign Embassies, the Board of Deputies benefited from a constructive meeting with the new Czech Ambassador.
> Full StoryJan 21, 2010
BOARD HONOURS LORD WEIDENFELD
The President of the Board of Deputies together with the Honorary Officers and Sir Sigmund Sternberg, honoured Lord Weidenfeld at a 90th Birthday reception held at the Board offices this week.
> Full StoryJan 21, 2010
JOINT STATEMENT: BOARD OF DEPUTIES AND THE JEWISH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL – ATTEMPTED ARRESTS OF VISITING ISRAELIS
> Full StoryJan 12, 2010
Reaction to the Proscription of al-Muhajiroun
The Board has welcomed the Government's announcement that membership of al-Muhajiroun and Islam4UK will be banned.
> Full StoryJan 06, 2010
JFS SUPREME COURT - NO LEGISLATIVE CHANGE TO BE PURSUED
A consensus has been reached that whilst legislative change is desirable it would not be advisable to push for an amendment in the limited time available.
> Full StoryDec 17, 2009
BOARD WELCOMES JEWISH REVIVAL IN POLAND
The Board of Deputies hosted Rabbi Maciej Pawlak, the first Polish-born rabbi to serve in that country in 40 years last week.
> Full StoryDec 16, 2009
Reaction to the Supreme Court's Ruling on the JFS Case
Read the Board's Statement on the Supreme Court's decision
> Full Story