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Board of Deputies elections

New Board president says British Jewry is ‘at inflection point’

Phil Rosenberg, 38, makes history as the Board’s youngest-ever president and sets out his vision for his term in office

By Simon Rocker

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New Board president says British Jewry is ‘at inflection point’
A school that values 'diversity, inclusivity, and kindness': Leeds Jewish Free

Leeds Jewish Free School still in Ofsted’s good books

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2WMCYE1 London, UK. 25 February, 2024. Jewish group Na'amod, joined by allies, hold a 'Rally for Rafah' in London's Soho Square. An estimated 1.5 million Gazan's have sought refuge in Rafah from Israeli bombardment elsewhere in the besieged territory and the Israeli government is now threatening a ground offensive there. The rally condemned the killing and called for ceasefire in Gaza, a deal for the release of hostages and an end to the siege of Gaza. Credit: Ron Fassbender/Alamy Live News

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