Latest News
Here you will find the archive of recent Board of Deputies press releases.
Dec 04, 2008
BOARD RESPONDS TO THE RUNNYMEDE TRUST REPORT ON FAITH SCHOOLS
For all of its length and attempt at detailed analysis, the Runnymede report, “Right to Divide? Faith Schools and Community Cohesion” sadly makes the fundamental mistake of regarding faith schools as homogeneous. Clearly there are wide divergences not on
> Full StoryDec 01, 2008
BOARD OF DEPUTIES EXPRESSES SHOCK AND OUTRAGE AT MUMBAI MASSACRE
The Board of Deputies of British Jews deplores the wanton violence of the terrorist assault on Mumbai last week. The cowardly attacks have disgusted the entire world due to their indiscriminate nature, but also the killers' intention to seek out and mur
> Full StoryNov 21, 2008
BOARD OF DEPUTIES SHARES ITS CONCERNS WITH AUSTRIAN AMBASSADOR
A delegation from the Board of Deputies led by Vice-President and Chairman of the International Division Flo Kaufmann was warmly welcomed by the Austrian Ambassador, Her Excellency Dr. Gabriele Matzner-Holzer, at her official residence this week.
> Full StoryNov 03, 2008
FAITH SCHOOL LEADERS RESPOND TO CHIEF ADJUDICATOR’S REPORT
National representatives of over 6,000 Church of England, Catholic, Methodist, Greek Orthodox, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh and Hindu state-funded schools have today issued the following statement responding to the findings of a survey into admissions policies in
> Full StoryOct 13, 2008
BRITISH JEWRY DEMANDS OBJECTIVITY AT THE UNITED NATIONS
Representatives of the British Jewish Community have attended the final preparatory committee meeting in Geneva, for the UN anti-racism review conference and made an unequivocal statement to the opening plenary session, stating that unbalanced references
> Full StorySep 25, 2008
BOARD OF DEPUTIES RECEIVES BREAKING NEWS FROM LITHUANIAN EMBASSY
A Delegation from the Board of Deputies of British Jews, led by Flo Kaufmann, Vice President of the Board of Deputies and Chairman of the International Division, received breaking news from Lithuanian ambassador, His Excellency Vygaudas Usakas regarding t
> Full StorySep 11, 2008
BOARD OF DEPUTIES WELCOMES ANGLICAN BISHOP OF JERUSALEM
Representatives of the Board of Deputies met with the Anglican Bishop of Jerusalem, the Rt. Rev. Bishop Suheil Dawani, during his most recent visit to the UK.
> Full StoryAug 13, 2008
BOARD OF DEPUTIES MEETS UKRAINIAN AMBASSADOR FOR HIGH LEVEL TALKS
The Board of Deputies has met the Ukrainian Ambassador, His Excellency Dr Ihor Kharchenko, in order to maintain the ongoing constructive dialogue that has been established with the Embassy of Ukraine in London.
> Full StoryJul 28, 2008
PENSIONS MINISTER MIKE O'BRIEN ANNOUNCES BOOST FOR 'KINDERTRANSPORT' REFUGEES
Following a long-term campaign on behalf of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, Pensions Minister Mike O'Brien announced relief for thousands of refugees who came to the UK under the 'Kindertransport'
> Full StoryJul 25, 2008
BOARD OF DEPUTIES MEETS CHANCELLOR OF EXCHEQUER TO DISCUSS SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAN
A Board of Deputies delegation, led by President Henry Grunwald QC met the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt. Hon. Alistair Darling to discuss the issue of sanctions against Iran.
> Full Story