Board presidential candidates reach required nominations to compete

Phil Rosenberg would become the youngest ever president of the Board of Deputies if elected (Photo: Board of Deputies)[Missing Credit]

Board vice-president Amanda Bowman, the deputy for Hampstead Synagogue, who chairs its defence division, said, “I’m so grateful to all the deputies who have seen my work over the last six years as VP and now want to see me continuing the good work as the next president.”

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Former vice-president Sheila Gewolb, who previously chaired its community and education and its international divisions and who represents Cardiff United Synagogue, said, “I am delighted to be able to proceed to the next stage of this election and look forward to a positive and invigorating campaign.”

Sheila Gewolb[Missing Credit]

The Board’s current treasurer Michael Ziff, a former president of Maccabi GB who is now its deputy, was elected as an officer of the Board in 2022. He said he was “overwhelmed” by the nominations. “I want to ensure that the Board is openly and robustly representative of communities throughout the UK, listening and empowering to all,” he said.

Treasurer of the Board of Deputies Michael Ziff is standing for Board President[Missing Credit]

Ms van der Zyl will step down in June after serving a maximum two three-year terms in succession.

Compared to previous campaigns of a few weeks, this year’s election will be a lengthy contest with candidates having two months to make their case to deputies.