Board of Deputies of British Jews

Britain's Jewish community pushes back as antisemitism reaches historic levels

After October 7, British Jews abandon quiet diplomacy, mobilize institutions, and secure unprecedented government backing

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A demonstration was organized by the Campaign Against Antisemitism outside Downing Street in London in October to mark one week since the attack on a synagogue in Manchester. The Jewish community is not taking the onslaught of antisemitism lying down.
ISRAELI FOREIGN Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Mauro Berenstein, president of DAIA.

Why Israel set up the J50 forum: Streamlining the global Jewish message - analysis

The global Jewish response to antisemitism historically rested on a fragile equilibrium, on the assumption that antisemitism would remain largely local. That assumption collapsed after October 7.

|ByFELICE FRIEDSON, GABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE
Anti-immigration activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, gestures before arriving at Folkestone Police Station in Folkestone, Britain, October 25, 2024.

UK's Tommy Robinson questions Nigel Farage's credibility, sees Reform win

In Tel Aviv, Tommy Robinson predicted a Reform UK victory but said Nigel Farage must be “pushed,” as a heckler was attacked and removed from the venue.

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Anti-immigration activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, gestures before arriving at Folkestone Police Station in Folkestone, Britain, October 25, 2024.

Tommy Robinson isn’t a friend of UK Jews - opinion

British Jews deserve allies who share their values and respect democratic norms, not opportunists exploiting their legitimate security concerns for their own political projects.

|ByDANIEL GOLDMAN

UK’s largest Jewish group calls Israeli aid to Gaza ‘long overdue'

The statement comes months after the group disciplined dozens of its members for signing an open letter condemning the war in Gaza in April, in a sign of how much discourse has shifted since then.

AUGUST 5, 2025ByGRACE GILSON/JTA
The board of Deputies of British Jews.

Five suspended from UK's main Jewish group for unauthorized letter criticizing Israel's war in Gaza

The letter attracted significant media attention, with many believing it to be a statement of the Board of Deputies of British Jews itself.

JUNE 26, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
The Palace of Westminster, the home of the UK houses of parliament in London, is lit up in the colors of Israel's flag for victims and hostages of Hamas attacks, October 9, 2023.

BBC's Gary Lineker shares Nazi propaganda rat emoji when discussing Zionists - Telegraph

Lineker pleaded ignorance over the Instagram post, prompting "furious new calls for the BBC to sack him," due to the antisemitic connotations, The Telegraph reported.

MAY 14, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Gary Lineker's now-deleted Instagram post comparing Zionists to rats, May 2025.

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.

APRIL 23, 2025ByGRACE GILSON/JTA
The Palace of Westminster, the home of the UK houses of parliament in London, is lit up in the colors of Israel's flag for victims and hostages of Hamas attacks, October 9, 2023.

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.

APRIL 16, 2025ByGRACE GILSON/JTA
A pro-Palestinian demonstration passes in front of one held by supporters of Israel in London, Britain November 30, 2024.

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 license fee funds going towards Hamas.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
Abdullah Al-Yazouri, the son of a senior Hamas official, who narrated the BBC documentary.

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. 

NOVEMBER 19, 2024ByMATHILDA HELLER
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 07: Protesters hold placards as they march from Regent Street St James to the Israeli Embassy during the National March for Palestine in central London, Saturday, September 7, 2024. The demonstration called for an end to the ongoing conflict and urged the UK gover

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.

OCTOBER 30, 2024ByMATHILDA HELLER
Anti-Defamation League (ADL) CEO Jonathan Greenblatt and newly elected Board of Deputies of British Jews President Phil Rosenberg. (Illustrative)

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.

OCTOBER 27, 2024ByMATHILDA HELLER
Anti-Israel protest outside Jewish Community Center in London, 27 October 2024

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."

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024ByMICHAEL STARR
Britain's chief rabbi Ephraim Mirvis