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
editRosenberg 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
editIn 2019, Rosenberg married Frances Abebreseh in Jerusalem.[5]
External links
editReferences
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.