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Sep 24, 2019, 2:18 PM

There are few better places in the world to be a Jew than Azerbaijan

Photo: Left to right: Murad Gassanly, Sheila Gewolb, UK ambassador James Sharp, Ido Ben-Shaul, Marius Bischoff

The first time I became aware of Westminster Councillor Murad Gassanly was at a Board of Deputies seminar for local councillors. Murad was born in Azerbaijan and he regaled a colleague about the rich Jewish life and heritage of his country. Until then, Azerbaijan had...

May 3, 2018, 6:27 PM

#BoDelects: I’m a relentless advocate for our community

Over the past three years, the Board of Deputies has once again confirmed its role as the leading voice for UK Jews, outstanding in our defence of the community from attacks of anti-Semitism and threats to our way of life. I’m very proud to have...

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Sheila Gewolb is Senior Vice President of the Board of Deputies and Chair of the International Division