Latest News
Here you will find the archive of recent Board of Deputies press releases.
Jan 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 StoryDec 15, 2009
Board Statement: Labelling of Settlement Produce
Read the Board's statement in response to the Government's guidelines on the labelling of produce from Israeli Settlements.
> Full StoryDec 09, 2009
BOARD STATEMENT: DISGRACEFUL 'ALTERNATIVE' CAROL SERVICE
The event at St Paul’s Church last night represents a cynical manipulation of legitimate concerns about Palestinian rights by those intent on hijacking this goodwill for political purposes.
> Full StoryDec 09, 2009
BOARD STATEMENT: EU POLICY REMAINS FLAWED
Despite changes to the EU’s policy statement yesterday, the Board remains highly critical of the EU proposal, which attributes all responsibility to Israel to make concessions, thereby hampering the peace process.
> Full StoryDec 08, 2009
STATEMENT ABOUT BONGANI MASUKU
The Board of Deputies, the Community Security Trust and the Jewish Leadership Council have issued a statement condemning the hosting in Britain by the UCU of Bongani Masuku.
> Full StoryDec 02, 2009
BOARD EXPRESSES GRAVE CONCERN AT THE OUTCOME OF SWISS MINARETS VOTE
The Board of Deputies of British Jews is gravely concerned about the results of the recent referendum in Switzerland, which opposed construction of minarets.
> Full StoryNov 27, 2009
Board Endorses Community Cohesion Study
The Board of Deputies strongly welcomes the Church of England’s report “Strong Schools for Strong Communities,” providing substantive evidence to that which we have long known – - Faith Schools are leading the way in terms of promoting community cohesion
> Full StoryNov 24, 2009
WOMEN OF FAITH UNITE TO BREAK BARRIERS
In an evening of crackling debates and tough topics, 50 prominent women from six faith communities gathered at the Board of Deputies last Thursday to confront the challenges that face women of faith in contemporary Britain.
> Full Story