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Board of Deputies Suspends Members Over Anti-Israel Letter

4/23/2025

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The Board of Deputies of British Jews took decisive action by suspending Harriett Goldenberg and disciplining others for signing a letter that challenged Israel's military actions in Gaza. The letter raised alarms about extremism jeopardizing democracy. Board President Phil Rosenberg firmly rejected these dissenting opinions, emphasizing they do not reflect the organization's beliefs.

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The Board of Deputies of British Jews took decisive action by suspending Harriett Goldenberg and disciplining others for signing a letter that challenged Israel's military actions in Gaza. The letter raised alarms about extremism jeopardizing democracy. Board President Phil Rosenberg firmly rejected these dissenting opinions, emphasizing they do not reflect the organization's beliefs.