Phil Rosenberg (Jewish leader)
Phil Rosenberg (born c. 1986)[1] is a former Labour councillor and current President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews.
Early life and career
[edit]Rosenberg was educated at the City of London School and then read Hebrew, Arabic and Spanish at the University of Oxford.[1] He grew up a member of Barnet United Synagogue and, after completing an internship at the Foreign Office, became a Minister of Defence.[1]
He served as a Labour councillor for the West Hampstead ward on the London Borough of Camden from 2014 to 2018.[2]
Rosenberg is a consultant consultant specialising in government relations, media, faith and diplomacy and previously Director of the Faiths Forum for London.[3] He served as the director of public affairs at the Board before being elected President.[1]
Rosenberg became President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews on 1 June 2024, succeeding Marie van der Zyl, becoming the 49th president.[4] Aged 38 on taking office, he is believed to be the Board's youngest ever President.[1]
Personal life
[edit]In 2019, Rosenberg married Frances Abebreseh in Jerusalem.[5]
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Harpin, Lee (15 May 2024). "Rosenberg promises to be a 'unifying figure' as new Board president". Jewish News. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ Prinsley, Jane (28 July 2024). "Board of Deputies warns Starmer's shift away from Israel could threaten national security". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "Phil Rosenberg". Board of Deputies of British Jews. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ Rocker, Simon (12 May 2024). "Phil Rosenberg elected new president of Board of Deputies". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ Wine, Gaby. "First candidate for Board of Deputies elections announced". www.thejc.com. Retrieved 16 August 2024.