Board of Deputies of British Jews

King Charles vows 'urgent action' to combat antisemitism

Britain’s Jewish community praises an announcement by King Charles of urgent government plans to fight antisemitism and foreign state threats.

Amid criticism

BBC orders staff to complete antisemitism training

BBC launches compulsory antisemitism training after Jewish staff accused the broadcaster of bias. The Board of Deputies welcomes the move, but critics demand accountability and warn trust remains at risk.

UK Jewish leadership criticizes Chikli

'Inviting a bully representing the worst in Britain'

Board of Deputies of British Jews responds to the Diaspora Minister's statement that he intends to host right-wing activist Tommy Robinson in Israel. According to the Board, "Robinson is a bully who represents the worst of Britain."

'Deep dismay'

British Jews denounce UK's recognition of Palestinian state

Board of Deputies of British Jews expresses "deep dismay" over the UK's recognition of a Palestinian state, which Prime Minister Netanyahu called a "reward for terror."

James O'Brien reads antisemitic accusations on live broadcast

LBC radio host James O'Brien read a listener's comment claiming: 'Jews teach that the life of one Jew is equal to thousands of Arab lives; Arabs are cockroaches.'

UK Board of Deputies:

Investigate British channel for 'conspiratorial antisemitism'

UK broadcaster GB News under fire for show airing 'antisemitic conspiracy theories' and 'misinformation.'

A chief rabbi in Ukraine denies sexual misconduct allegations

Treasurer of European Jewish Congress pushes back on accusations of sexual misconduct which led to termination of ties with UK Jewish group.

UK Board of Deputies suspends ties with European Jewish Congress

Board of Deputies cuts off membership with the EJC over concerns about the handling of misconduct complaints.

President Herzog rips UK Jewish group for boycotting rightist MK

Israeli president gives rare public show of support for rightist MK Bezalel Smotrich, ripping leading UK Jewish group for boycotting him.

Are UK Jewish Organizations Anti-Israel? An Israeli Perspective.

Character assassination has been used to besmirch Zionists. One deputy accused Israeli Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely, of being a racist.Op-ed.

MK Rotman:

'Left-wing govt fear behind British org tweet against Smotrich'

Religious Zionism MK accuses Bennett-Lapid govt. of writing tweet by Board of Deputies of British Jews calling on Smotrich to go back.

The most alarming threat of all to the Jewish people

Leaders fear that speaking the truth on Israel will cause them to lose access to the circles in which they think they are accepted. Op-ed.

Ms. B.O.D.'s infatuation with abusive Mr. T.S.S.

“No matter what you try, nothing is going to work”, the Palestinian cause will always find another something to blame Jews for. Op-ed.

Jewish groups denounce Canadian lawmaker's talk with Corbyn

British and Canadian Jewish groups express concern over a Canadian lawmaker's planned virtual talk with former Labour leader.

Jews and the UK Labour Party - what lies ahead?

UK Jews condemn reports of French police harassing Muslim women

Board of Deputies of British Jews condemns alleged police harassment in France of Muslim women wearing the "burkini".

British Jewry condemns slaying of Labour lawmaker

Board of Deputies of British Jews condemns assassination of lawmaker Jo Cox.

UK Jewish leader: EU labeling contrary to British gov't policy

Board of Deputies of British Jews head says 'misconceived and harmful' labeling move opposes EU policy by encouraging boycotts.

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What Part Can British Jews Play in Defeating Extremist Islam?

UK Jewish leader outlines ambitious, controversial, plan for Jewish-Muslim engagement, vows to go tough on anti-Semitism.