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Here you will find the archive of recent Board of Deputies press releases.
May 08, 2008
BOARD OF DEPUTIES TAKES 'JEWISH WAY OF LIFE’ EXHIBIT TO GUERNSEY
The Jewish Way of Life Exhibit in Guernesy opens to acclaim.
> Full StoryMay 08, 2008
LAUNCH OF GROUNDBREAKING INTERACTIVE RESOURCE FOR TEACHING JUDAISM IN SCHOOLS
The Board of Deputies will launch an innovative CD for teaching Judaism in UK schools.
> Full StoryApr 22, 2008
BRITISH JEWS OF ALL AGES ADD VOICES TO WORLD-WIDE DEMONSTRATION TO END DARFUR KILLINGS
LONDON – (15 April 2008) – The Board of Deputies joined in a protest rally for Darfur outside the Sudanese Embassy
> Full StoryApr 11, 2008
BOARD OF DEPUTIES JOINS MUSLIM POLICE ASSOCIATION AND MET POLICE TO TACKLE RACISM AT FA’S FIRST ‘FAITH SUMMIT’
The Board of Deputies, the Metropolitan Police and the National Association of Muslim Police came together at the FA's first 'faith summit' to tackle antisemitism, Islamophobia and racism at UK football games.
> Full StoryApr 11, 2008
SCHOOLS MINISTER REASSURES BOARD OF DEPUTIES OF NEED FOR JEWISH SCHOOLS TO 'PRESERVE THEIR ETHOS'
LONDON - (12 April 2008) - Minister for Schools Jim Knight reiterated the Government's support for Jewish schools to maintain their unique ethos and continuing commitment to the integrity of Jewish education in England
> Full StoryApr 09, 2008
BOARD OF DEPUTIES ISSUES RESPONSE TO COMMENTS BY FARMING MINISTER LORD ROOKER
Board Statement says Food and Farming minister's statements on kosher slaughter show 'ignorance'.
> Full StoryApr 07, 2008
BOARD OF DEPUTIES HOSTS JEWISH-MUSLIM WOMEN'S DIALOGUE
LONDON - (7 April 2008) - The Board of Deputies hosted Muslim women authors
> Full StoryApr 06, 2008
SECRETARY OF STATE ED BALLS GIVES UNEQUIVOCAL SUPPORT TO FAITH SCHOOLS IN LETTER EXCHANGE WITH BOARD OF DEPUTIES
LONDON - (6 March 2008) - Schools Secretary Ed Balls gives unambiguous support for Jewish faith schools in the UK.
> Full StoryApr 02, 2008
SECRETARY OF STATE HAZEL BLEARS PRAISES JEWISH CONTRIBUTION TO COMMUNITY COHESION AT REGIONAL SEMINAR
LONDON – (31 March 2008) – In a keynote address to the Board of Deputies of British Jews Secretary of State Hazel Blears highlighted the unique Jewish contribution to the region and praised the Board’s efforts in creating its Regional Development Project.
> Full StoryApr 02, 2008
GOVERNMENT AFFIRMS RIGHT TO SABBATH OBSERVANCE IN PROPOSAL TO EXTEND GP HOURS ON WEEKENDS
The Department of Health has reassured the Board of Deputies that the Government’s plans for GPs to open surgeries at weekends will not infringe on Jewish doctors’ religious rights to refrain from work on the Sabbath
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