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Here you will find the archive of recent Board of Deputies press releases.
Jul 27, 2009
BOARD PROTESTS LITHUANIAN ACTION
In support of the Jewish community in Lithuania, the Board of Deputies Vice President, Dr Paul Edlin, wrote to the Lithuanian Ambassador this week to dispute the content of a new restitution bill for Jewish property seized during World War II.
> Full StoryJul 27, 2009
BOARD OPENS NEW DIPLOMATIC DOORS
A delegation from the Board has visited the US Embassy in London
> Full StoryJun 30, 2009
SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY BRIEFING
The Board is taking steps to ensure that the community is fully updated on the situation regarding the JFS Judgement.
> Full StoryJun 25, 2009
THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF GILAD SHALIT’S KIDNAPPING
LONDON – (25th June 2009) - On the third anniversary of Gilad Shalit’s abduction, the Board of Deputies of British Jews extends its thoughts and prayers to him and his family.
> Full StoryJun 25, 2009
STATEMENT ON THE JFS JUDGEMENT
LONDON - (25th June 2009) - The Board of Deputies has issued the following statement regarding the JFS judgement
> Full StoryJun 24, 2009
COMMUNAL LEADERSHIP MEETING WITH DAVID CAMERON
LONDON - (24th June 2009) - The President of the Board of Deputies and members of the Jewish Leadership Council Executive held talks with the Leader of the Opposition.
> Full StoryJun 17, 2009
Board and JC Applaud Top Communal Editors and Webmasters
London - (17th June 2009) - And the winner is …the Board’s annual Media Awards ceremony co-sponsored with the JC took place on Sunday 14th June with outstanding entries from all sections of the Jewish community.
> Full StoryJun 11, 2009
STATEMENT ON HOLOCAUST MUSEUM ATTACKS
LONDON - (11th June) - The Board of Deputies of British Jews is horrified by the murderous attack that took place yesterday at the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC.
> Full StoryJun 10, 2009
HOLOCAUST BILL PROGRESSES
LONDON – (10th June 2009) – The Board’s Chief Executive, Jon Benjamin was on hand to see the Holocaust (Stolen Art) Restitution Bill successfully navigate its first committee stage.
> Full StoryJun 08, 2009
A SAD DAY FOR BRITISH DEMOCRACY BUT THE FIGHT AGAINST BRITISH FASCISM MUST CONTINUE
LONDON – (8th June 2009) – The Board of Deputies is saddened by the success of the British National Party (BNP) in last night’s (7/6/09) European Elections.
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