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Here you will find the archive of recent Board of Deputies press releases.
Mar 30, 2009
British Ambassadors Visit To Discuss Jewish Concerns
LONDON – (30th March 2009) – Three British Ambassadors visited the Board of Deputies last week, whilst visiting London for a Foreign & Commonwealth Office Conference. The British Ambassadors to Argentina, Israel and Lithuania had requested the meetings to
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ROMANIANS ENHANCE LINKS WITH JEWISH COMMUNITY
LONDON – (25th March 2009) – Romanian Ambassador Dr Ion Jinga has praised his Embassy’s relationship with the Board of Deputies as “not just good, but excellent” at a breakfast hosted by the Board, in association with Spiro Ark.
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Board Hosts Tribute to Cardinal Murphy-O’Connor
LONDON – (25th March 2009) – The Board has hosted a reception this week to honour His Eminence, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, the outgoing Archbishop of Westminster.
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BOARD LAUNCHES 1000 GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGNS AGAINST THE BNP
LONDON – (17th March 2009) – On Sunday March 15th, members of the Board of Deputies of British Jews stood together against racism and extremism to send a message to those who advocate the politics of hate.
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Board Looks Toward Better Muslim-Jewish Relations
LONDON – (25th February 2009) – At a meeting convened by the Board of Deputies of British Jews, Jewish groups with a particular interest in interfaith work, including the London Jewish Forum, various synagogal bodies and Lord Janner QC, re-affirmed their
> Full StoryFeb 18, 2009
Lord Malloch-Brown is Clear on the Durban Review Conference
LONDON – (18th February 2009) – The Jewish Human Rights Coalition UK (JHRC UK) welcomes Lord Malloch-Brown’s strong statement of Great Britain’s position regarding the Durban Review Conference taking place in Geneva in April.
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Communal Groups Recommit to Mutual Respect
LONDON – (18th February 2009) - The Community Consultative Committee (CCC), the liaison body for the United Synagogue, Reform, Liberal and Masorti movements, has agreed to re-affirm ‘The Stanmore Accords’ (below) which states each movement's commitment t
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Board Passes Motion on the Vatican
LONDON – (18th February 2009) – At the Board of Deputies regular plenary meeting on Sunday 15th February 2009, a motion was passed regarding the Vatican’s handling of Richard Williamson.
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Be’er Sheva Doctor Tells His Story
LONDON – (13th February 2009) - The Jewish Medical Association UK held a very well-received lecture at University College London on Wednesday evening. The large audience included many senior members of the medical profession in London, and was attended by
> Full StoryFeb 02, 2009
Board of Deputies Speaks out Against Venezuela Attack
LONDON – (2nd February 2009) – The Board of Deputies of British Jews was deeply saddened to learn of the violent and hateful attack on a synagogue in Caracas during the Sabbath this weekend.
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