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June 22, 2024, 12:56 pm

Manchester communal legend Sir Howard Bernstein dies, aged 71

Family statement expresses 'profound sadness' at the death of one of the driving forces behind Manchester's revival as modern city, born into a Jewish family in Cheetham Hill in 1953

By Lee Harpin

May 21, 2024, 11:46 am

OPINION: Why is the F-word so problematic for our community leadership?

Not one woman elected to the top table at the Board of Deputies: this is the ongoing, depressing, and externally embarrassing saga of women in Jewish leadership

By Laura Marks and Mia Hasenson-Gross

Phil Rosenberg, new president of the Board of Deputies

May 15, 2024, 5:12 pm

INTERVIEW: Rosenberg promises to be a ‘unifying figure’ as new Board president

Incoming leader of the Board of Deputies discusses female leadership roles, interfaith and the prospects of a potential JLC merger under his watch

By Lee Harpin

Adam Langleben, executive director of Progressive Britain

April 10, 2024, 3:58 pm

‘I love my community… now I’m making sure Keir Starmer wins the next election’

Former JLC and JLM man Adam Langleben sat down with Jewish News to discuss his new job as executive director of Progressive Britain

By Lee Harpin

London, UK. 14th Jan, 2024. Stand with Israel Rally Trafalgar Square, marking 100 days since the attacks of October 7th.

April 4, 2024, 11:00 am

OPINION: Let’s shape the future by recognising our true allies

Rather than seek common ground in interfaith, our focus should be on building bridges with those who have provided steadfast support since 7/10 , writes the chair of the National Jewish Assembly

By Gary Mond

British Jews at a demonstration in support for Israel.

March 26, 2024, 11:57 am

‘Forge The Future’ plan launched to safeguard UK Jewish community post 7/10

Ambitious scheme spearheaded by Jewish Leadership Council aims to fortify British Jewish life in the aftermath of Hamas terror attack.

By Jenni Frazer

Children are on their way to fetch water in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on March 18, 2024. Credit: Khaled Omar/Xinhua/Alamy Live News

March 20, 2024, 7:37 pm

OPINION: Going beyond Israel’s pain – the Jewish response to starvation in Gaza

Communal organisations have spoken up for Israel's right to defend itself. Isn't it time they did the same for 1.1m Gazans confronted by the imminent prospect of “catastrophic food insecurity”?

By John Ware

DSLP group with Programme Co-Directors Larry Shulman and Michelle Janes and Programme Manager Nick Young. Pic: Mark Thomas

March 12, 2024, 1:32 pm

Eighteen graduate from community leadership course

Dangoor Senior Leadership Programme participants include senior figures from Leeds Jewish Welfare Board and Jewish Women's Aid as well as a trustee at the Association of Jewish Refugees

By Michelle Rosenberg

# Me Too Unless you are a Jew placard, March against antisemitism, tens of thousands people protest against a rise in hate crimes against Jews in London

March 8, 2024, 9:53 am

Tory peer condemns ‘excusing’ rape in Israel: ‘It’s me too, unless you’re a Jew’

'Rape is not resistance': Baroness Altmann speaks out following UN report admits “reasonable grounds to believe” sexual violence, including gang rape, took place on October 7 terror attack.

By JN Reporter

ASLP cohort 2022-23 group photo with Programme Director Michelle Janes and Programme Manager Nick Young. Pic: Amanda Ward

March 6, 2024, 11:14 am

22 young Jewish leaders celebrate development programme graduation

First cohort of Adam Science participants since the Covid pandemic

By Michelle Rosenberg

January 24, 2024, 11:56 am

Third candidate throws hat into ring to be next Board of Deputies president

Dr. Sheila Gewolb, current chair of BOD's education working group, joins Phil Rosenberg and Amanda Bowman in the running.

By Michelle Rosenberg

The annual Al-Quds march held in solidarity of Palestinians returns after the pandemic.

December 14, 2023, 12:47 am

Three-quarters of UK Jews more fearful for their safety since 7/10

Exclusive Jewish News/JLC survey reveals the chilling impact of October 7th Hamas terror attacks on the UK community

By Lee Harpin

November 6, 2023, 12:12 pm

OPINION: We’re lucky to have a Jewish state to defend; previous generations did not

'As communal leaders, we are completely dedicated to securing the safety of Israeli citizens,' writes the JLC chair following a two-day mission to Israel

By Keith Black

The focus was on the heartbroken families of those kidnapped

October 22, 2023, 7:36 pm

10,000 call for hostages to be freed at emotional Trafalgar Square rally

Families of those taken by Hamas speak at event organised by Board of Deputies, JLC and UJIA - the largest communal rally for nearly two decades

By Jenni Frazer at Trafalgar Square

October 20, 2023, 1:32 pm

WATCH LIVE: Thousands at ‘Bring Them Home’ solidarity rally

If you cannot be there in person, you can WATCH THE EVENT LIVE HERE

By Michelle Rosenberg

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