Stamford Hill estate agent apologises over mezuzah gaffe
An estate agent managing a block of flats in Stamford Hill has apologised to Jewish residents after requesting they take down mezuzahs or the...
Arkush is new Milah UK co-chair
Former Board of Deputies President Jonathan Arkush has been appointed co-chair of Milah UK.
Mr Arkush succeeds Dr Simon Hochhauser after summer in the role.
Professor...
Orthodox passengers to sue El Al over delayed flight
Rabbi Shalom Ber Sorotzkin has called on El Al chief executive Gonen Ussishkin to publicly apologise after Orthodox passengers were accused of being violent...
Board of Deputies supports Jewish Women’s Aid campaign against domestic violence
A Jewish Women’s Aid campaign supported by the Board of Deputies to raise awareness of violence against women and girls in the Jewish community...
Conference of European Rabbis cautions Israel about engaging with far-right parties
Chief Rabbi Goldschmidt, President of the Conference of European Rabbis (CER), has cautioned Israeli politicians to not to engage with far-right political parties in...
Board of Deputies ‘dismay’ over cancellation of university speech by Israeli Ambassador
Board of Deputies Vice President Amanda Bowman has reacted with ‘dismay’ to the cancellation of a speaking engagement at City, University of London.
Amanda said:...
41% of sneaky shoppers admit to stealing plastic carrier bags
A surprising majority of shoppers have confessed to stealing plastic carrier bags during their weekly shop, it has been revealed.
Despite the 5p plastic bag...
Arkush is new Milah UK co-chair
Former Board of Deputies President Jonathan Arkush has been appointed co-chair of Milah UK.
Mr Arkush succeeds Dr Simon Hochhauser after summer in the role.
Professor...
Board chief slams Quakers
The Quakers in Britain are to stop investing in companies profiting from the occupation of Palestine.
The decision by church officials has angered Jewish organisations.
Board...
US Submits Resolution Against Hamas to UN
US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley is to submit a draft resolution condemning Hamas at the UN General Assembly.
Haley, who steps down...
