Michael Wegier
@MichaelWegier
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Chief Executive, Board of Deputies of British Jews. All my tweets reflect my own views.
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Joined June 2012
I had the honour of representing @BoardofDeputies at this evening’s event in New York. Kol Hakavod to all @wjc and the recipients of the Theodore Herzl Awards
Tonight, the World Jewish Congress proudly presents the Theodor Herzl Award, our highest honor, to @JohnFetterman and @EliseStefanik, two American leaders whose moral clarity, courage, and unwavering support for the Jewish people and the State of Israel have been indispensable.
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“We ended up having to go all the way to the its Executive Complaints Unit and to the broadcast regulator Ofcom who validated our findings. But the damage was done. Lies travel halfway across the world before the truth can get its boots laced” - Board of Deputies Communications
Four years ago, I gathered all the evidence from an antisemitic attack against a bus full of Jewish teens celebrating Chanukah. I spoke to victims, had Hebrew audio verified and translated by linguistic experts, and presented it to the BBC whose reporters and editors decided to
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'Who controls the streets of the UK? Is it the authorites, or is it thugs?' Michael Weiger, Chief Executive of @BoardofDeputies, thinks there is a 'whiff of anti-Semitism' in the ban of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at the Aston Villa match.
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Statement from the Board of Deputies of British Jews on the Release of Hostages from Gaza
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SUNDAY, 2PM, TRAFALGAR SQUARE: Stand in solidarity with the Jewish community. The commemoration for 7th October is ON. Enhanced CST and Police presence. Please arrive early to enter on time.
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I was interviewed on Radio 4 this afternoon.
Board of Deputies CEO @MichaelWegier was on @BBCRadio4 The World This Weekend today speaking to @JonnyDymond about the government's plans to recognise a Palestinian State. Michael stressed the community’s commitment to peace, but highlighted how the government's plans to
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Welcome to a wonderful new Board of Deputies project. Such a great opening event.
The Board of Deputies has launched a new Jewish Heritage Plaque Scheme! The very first plaque was unveiled at the site of the Jews’ Temporary Shelter (1930–1973). These plaques will celebrate the history of Jewish life in the UK and honour the outstanding contributions of
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“The suffering we are witnessing in the Gaza Strip demands a response” - President @PhilR_R following a special meeting of the Board of Deputies this evening. See our full statement here:
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Very interesting
Sharing this for readers outside the US. The column that has been making waves.
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A great honour to hear Keith and Aviva Siegel recount their experiences as hostages in Gaza. Board of Deputies attendees were Chief Executive Michael Wegier, Campaigns Officer Ariella Knoble-Gershon and Deputies David Katz and Shmuel Yosef Jacobson. Thank you @IsraelinUK for
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Great honour to meet with the new US ambassador with wonderful colleagues.
In a momentous week in geopolitics, it was an honour to meet with new @USAmbUK Warren Stephens yesterday alongside communal colleagues from @CST_UK @JLC_uk @HolocaustUK & @UJS_UK. We discussed Iran, peace & security for Israel & the Middle East, & antisemitism in the UK & US.
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Board of Deputies Chief Executive @MichaelWegier speaking to Sky News this morning about the horrific murders of @IsraelinUSA staff members Yaron Lishinsky z''l and Sarah Milgram z''l.
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@BoardofDeputies Our top priority remains the release of the hostages held by Hamas. Thank you to @bringhomenow’s @ShayDickmann for sharing moving testimony about your dear cousin Carmel Gat, killed by Hamas in Gaza, and the urgent need, as we near 600 days in captivity, to #BringThemHomeNow🎗️
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@BoardofDeputies @YeshAtidParty @yairlapid Our @BoardofDeputies delegation’s last political meeting was with leading Arab Member of the Knesset @AyOdeh, Leader of @Hadash_org Party, about enhancing equality for Israel’s Arab citizens and giving new life to the Two-State solution. شكراً ، يا أيمن
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Our @BoardofDeputies delegation met Israel’s Leader of the Opposition, @YeshAtidParty’s @yairlapid, to hear about he would look to do things differently if he were in charge. Thanks for the time, Yair! 🇬🇧🇮🇱
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@gidonsaar @WorldJewishCong @BoardofDeputies Next up we went to the Knesset - Israeli Parliament - to hear from Opposition leaders about their take on the current situation.
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This followed an in conversation with Israeli Foreign Minister @gidonsaar and Ariel Muzikant at @WorldJewishCong the previous day, where the Minister set out his perspective on developments.
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With Israel in the news a lot over the last days, including tensions in the UK-Israel bilateral relationship, a @BoardofDeputies delegation has been on the ground trying to narrow gaps and mend bridges, ensuring aid and enhancing trade. We started today at the @IsraelMFA. 🇬🇧🇮🇱🎗️
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Chatting with the president of the German Federal Republic after our meeting together with @ADL J7 colleagues. @BoardofDeputies
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My contribution to the events at the @BoardofDeputies over the last 48 hours. https://t.co/TwZAi7TxyP
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Airing our grievances in public undermines the strength of our community
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