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Here you will find the archive of recent Board of Deputies press releases.
Apr 02, 2008
BOARD OF DEPUTIES STATEMENT ON SCHOOLS ADMISSIONS
LONDON (2 April 2008) The Board of Deputies of British Jews has issued a response to Secretary of State Ed Balls regarding schools admissions policies.
> Full StoryMar 27, 2008
EDUCATOR GIVES FIRSTHAND ACCOUNT OF LIFE UNDER THREAT OF QASSAM ROCKET ATTACKS FROM GAZA
LONDON (27 March 2008) - Israeli educator Jeremy Maissel visited the Board on Wednesday to talk about daily life in the shadow of rocket attacks on the town of Sderot and the surrounding area.
> Full StoryMar 26, 2008
SECRETARY OF STATE HAZEL BLEARS TO ADDRESS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENT
LONDON (26 March 2008) Communities Secretary Hazel Blears will address Jewish leaders Salford gathering to mark the first anniversary of the Board of Deputies Regional Development Project.
> Full StoryMar 19, 2008
JEWISH COMMUNITY UNITES AGAINST EXTREMISM
LONDON (17 March 2008) On Sunday members of the Board of Deputies of British Jews and the London Jewish Forum launched the
> Full StoryMar 19, 2008
HOPE NOT HATE AND JEWISH COMMUNITY PROMOTE SEARCHLIGHT WEEKEND OF HOPE
Board of Deputies joins with Searchlight for Weekend of Hope
> Full StoryMar 11, 2008
BOARD OF DEPUTIES MEETS WITH HOME OFFICE TO REGISTER CONCERNS OVER MARRIAGE VISAS
LONDON (11 March 2008) The President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews led a delegation to meet with the Immigration Minister to discuss concerns over proposed changes to the age limit for marriage visas.
> Full StoryMar 07, 2008
BOARD OF DEPUTIES CONDEMNS TERROR ATTACK ON JERUSALEM SEMINARY
Board of Deputies President condemns mass murder at Jerusalem seminary as 'cowardly act of terror'
> Full StoryMar 05, 2008
DIAMOND DELEGATION EXPERIENCES ISRAEL AT 60
A delegation of The Board of Deputies held meetings with senior Palestinian leaders in Jerusalem.
> Full StoryFeb 26, 2008
BOARD OF DEPUTIES RESPONDS TO COLUMNIST'S DISPARAGING COMMENTS ON HOLOCAUST EDUCATION
LONDON (26 February 2008) The Board of Deputies of British Jews has issued a statement in response to Daily Mail columnist Peter McKay's negative characterisation of Holocaust education in the UK.
> Full StoryFeb 22, 2008
BOARD OF DEPUTIES ISSUES RESPONSE TO DAVID CAMERON 'GIMMICK' QUOTE
LONDON (22 February 2008) - The President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews expresses 'disappointment' at Tory leader quote that Auschwitz trips are a 'gimmick'
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