Keyword "Board of Deputies of British Jews" - List of latest news (10 results)

03:25 Major UK Jewish group suspends one of its officers for letter condemning Gaza war

The Board of Deputies of British Jews suspends vice chair of its international division, Harriett Goldenberg, among others, and disciplines members over a letter condemning Israel's actions in Gaza.

16/04 Dozens of members of UK’s largest Jewish group sign letter condemning war in Gaza

The letter directly criticizes the resumption of the war in Gaza and warns that the “extremism” in the Israeli government threatens its democracy.

25/02 UK Conservatives demand BBC inquiry over alleged Hamas ties in Gaza film

BBC faces scrutiny over claims it paid Hamas-linked figures for Gaza film as Conservatives demand answers on taxpayer funding going towards Hamas.

19/11 New survey in UK to assist addressing antisemitism in workplaces

The survey is particularly focused on the impact of the Israel-Hamas war on Jew-hatred in the workplace. 

30/10 ADL, Board of Deputies create free school resource about Jews, antisemitism

Jewish Living Online (JLO) was created to target the increase in antisemitic incidents among younger demographics and school-age children in the UK.

27/10 Pro-Palestine mob protests 'Haaretz'-run event in London Jewish community center 

Protesters opposed the event despite it featuring many speakers who are critical of Israel.

03/09 Chief rabbi, British Jews criticize UK decision to restrict arms sales to Israel

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis said that the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development's Office's suspension of almost 30 of the around 350 arms licenses to Israel "beggars belief."

21/07 Bournemouth City Council declines motion to de-twin from Netanya

The Palestine Solidarity Movement rallied to support the motion. According to the BCP-based group, the item was "undemocratically" removed from the agenda.

05/07 British Jewry congratulates Starmer on Labour election victory

British Jewish organizations thanked Rishi Sunak for the work he had done during his time at No.10 and congratulated Keir Starmer on his new role as prime minister

01/06 'Antisemitism and the 1753 Jew Law Controversy': The roots of UK antisemitism - review

Antisemitism and the 1753 Jew Law Controversy is a most valuable and timely book, especially given the recent demonstration of rampant Jew-hatred by Hamas.