President Phil Rosenberg met Israeli Chargé D’Affaires Daniela Grudsky to share anxiety for friends and family in Israel and also the hope that the current war will end quickly and result in a Middle East that is more peaceful, secure and free.

Today the Board of Deputies met Middle East Minister Hamish Falconer with communal colleagues

Statement from the Board of Deputies of British Jews on the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East over Shabbat.

"We are deeply concerned to hear about the incident at Manchester Central Mosque last night." - Board President Phil Rosenberg

In Jon Pearce MP's first full official day in role as UK Special Envoy for Post Holocaust Issues, President Phil Rosenberg was pleased to meet to discuss how to preserve the memory of the Shoah and fight inversion.

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"The public is entitled to know why this keeps happening and what the Corporation is going to do to fix it." Board President Phil Rosenberg's statement on the BAFTA Awards ceremony on Sunday.

"We call on the Police and Ministers to consider the Committee's recommendations carefully to ensure lessons are learned, including ensuring such decisions cannot in future be swayed by narrow or sectarian political agendas." - Board President Phil Rosenberg

We are deeply concerned by today’s High Court decision to find against the Government’s proscription of Palestine Action. The safety of the British public including Jews must remain a priority. Our full statement:

"We welcome the demands of the French and German foreign ministers for the resignation of UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, and call on the UK Government to join them." Our full statement:

After 843 days of pain, we are moved and relieved at the news that Israel has located and identified the body of Ran Gvili z’’l, the final hostage held by Hamas in Gaza since their horrific terrorist attack on 7 October.

"As we approach Holocaust Memorial Day, we welcome the passage of the Holocaust Memorial Act into law" - Board of Deputies President Phil Rosenberg

"After the calamitous handling of the Aston Villa versus Maccabi Tel Aviv fixture and its aftermath, it is right that the Chief Constable is departing from his role early." Board President Phil Rosenberg's full statement on the necessary early retirement of Craig Guildford

We welcome the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s statement that she no longer has confidence in West Midlands Police’s Chief Constable Craig Guildford. A joint statement with the JLC.

"it is nothing short of outrageous that a Jewish MP was prevented from speaking to pupils at a school in his constituency because of pressure from NEU members" - Phil Rosenberg

We were honoured to support Cardiff United Deputy Dr Sheila Gewolb in her receipt of a Lifetime Achievement Award at yesterday’s #JVNAwards2025. As a volunteer-led organisation, we know that the Jewish community would be nothing without our dedicated volunteers. Mazal tov to JVN for a stellar event!

Many thanks to German Ambassador to the UK, Susanne Baumann, for hosting us yesterday. We had a wide-ranging conversation on Holocaust remembrance, antisemitism and extremism, strengthening interfaith relations, peace and security in the Middle East – and exciting plans for Jewish Culture Month.

We are calling for West Midlands Police’s Chief Constable to go.

It is sad to hear of the death of Gerry Gable z”l, a stalwart campaigner against fascism and the far right. May his memory be a blessing.

“The social media history that has emerged from Alaa abd El-Fattah is of profound concern... The cross-party campaign for such a person, and the warm welcome issued by the Government, demonstrate a broken system with an astonishing lack of due diligence by the authorities.” – Adrian Cohen, SVP

Deputy Shmuel Yosef Davidsohn hosted the Tottenham Jewish Association for a Chanukah celebration with David Lammy, the local MP, Deputy PM and Minister of Justice. SVP Adrian Cohen was honoured to address the celebration attended by Rabbinical leadership and the Mayor & Leader of Haringey Council.

Thanks to Lord Mann and the APPG Against Antisemitism for hosting tonight’s Westminster Hall Chanukah lighting with moving words from Alan Levy, Chair of Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation and powerful commitments to fighting antisemitism from both Government and Opposition.

We welcome the Government’s update on tackling antisemitism, drawing partly on work we developed with communal partners. After Heaton Park and Bondi, the normalisation of eliminationist rhetoric like "Globalise the Intifada" must no longer be tolerated. Action must now follow. Our full statement:

After repeated urging from the Board of Deputies and others, the Metropolitan Police and Greater Manchester Police have announced a tougher, clearer approach to chants and placards such as “Globalise the Intifada”. We strongly welcome this necessary intervention. Our full statement:

"It was that same Chabad that organised today’s Chanukah event at the beach where 11 people were just murdered by terrorists. The Jewish world is small but these connections make it feel smaller." Board of Deputies Chief Executive Michael Wegier writes in The Jewish Chronicle

We are devastated to hear reports of a shooting attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, with multiple fatalities at a Jewish Hanukkah event. The scourges of terrorism and antisemitism are shared, international challenges and need concerted and determined action to defeat them.

On Tuesday, Vice President Andrew Gilbert facilitated a Jewish community stakeholder engagement session with NHS England to review its national uniform guidance with particular emphasis on inappropriate political paraphernalia in healthcare settings.

Today we remember the fallen and we honour the courage and sacrifice of our veterans. #LestWeForget #RemembranceSunday

This morning, President Phil Rosenberg met Palestinian peace activist Aziz Abu Sarah & peace activist Dani Jaff-Klein. They spoke about how Israelis, Palestinians, Jews & Arabs can build from the current ceasefire towards lasting peace and security for Israelis, Palestinians & the wider Middle East.

President Phil Rosenberg and Workplace and Inclusion Officer @noaskatz.bsky.social were at the Jewish Small Communities Network’s Parliamentary Reception this afternoon meeting leaders of small communities from across the country!

Board of Deputies President Phil Rosenberg has called for the BBC Editorial Guidance and Standards Committee’s review of significant shortcomings in the corporations’ news coverage to be published.

The Board of Deputies was pleased to convene a meeting between Minister for Justice @alexdaviesjones.bsky.social and burial practitioners from the Jewish and Muslim communities to discuss national standards in the coroner service and faith requirements in burial. #OptimisticAlliance

Reform UK - Brighton and Hove was right to delete a grotesquely offensive caricature of Zack Polanski. We will be raising the issue with the party at the highest levels over the coming days.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood hosted Commission on Antisemitism Co-Chairs Dame Penny Mordaunt and Lord Mann with Board of Deputies leadership to discuss next steps for the Commission, the fight against antisemitism after the Heaton Park terror attack, and the Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv match.

Last night, Senior Vice President Adrian Cohen attended the 2025 Annual Reception to mark the Bahá’í Twin Holy Days in the Churchill Room in Parliament.

As Jewish communities prepare to mark the festivals of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, we begin to take a collective sigh of relief. This morning we saw twenty living hostages brought home to Israel after 738 days of Hamas captivity in Gaza.

Statement from the Board of Deputies of British Jews on the Release of Hostages from Gaza

Faith leaders and Politicians standing together to bridge divides following Heaton Park attack and suspected arson on Peacehaven mosque. Last night we welcomed the new Minister for Faith & Communities Miatta Fahnbulleh to our latest event of the Optimistic Alliance.

“Following the murderous terror attack in Manchester, it is now clearer than ever that the government must act” Read Vice President Andrew Gilbert’s full comments in the piece below www.thejc.com/news/uk/anti...

"Profound relief and excitement, and cautious optimism" As well as working full time for the Board of Deputies, our Communications Manager, Adam, and Campaigns Officer, Ariella, have dedicated their lives to the hostages over the last two years.

President Phil Rosenberg on Radio 4's Six O'Clock News yesterday

Tomorrow marks the second anniversary of the 7th October massacre in Israel. May the memories of those murdered forever remain a blessing and may the 48 remaining hostages be freed from captivity NOW. #BringThemHomeNOW 🎗️

Chag Sukkot Sameach from the Board of Deputies!

Board of Deputies President Phil Rosenberg was on the Sky News Press Preview last night. Here, Phil is reflecting on The Guardian's cover story on the announcement of new powers being given to the police to curb the cumulative impact of protests on our communities.

We utterly condemn what appears to have been an arson attack on a mosque in Peacehaven.

"We have been calling for this for many months, and it was one of our key demands in the meeting with the Prime Minister and Home Secretary on Friday." Our President Phil Rosenberg's response to the announcement from Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood on the cumulative impact of protests

Following the terrorist attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation, we joined an emergency meeting with the Prime Minister, Home Secretary & Mayor of Greater Manchester, calling for urgent action on antisemitism, including the noxious marches. We will not let up until our community is safe.

A statement from the Muslim and Jewish Co-Chairs of the Optimistic Alliance following the terror attack in Manchester

The Board of Deputies’ response to the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian state

“We are gravely concerned that our governments’ announced intentions to recognise a Palestinian state at the UN are seen by Hamas as a reward for its violence and rejectionism towards Israel. These announcements have therefore lessened rather than maximised pressure for the hostages’ release."