New JLC chief Jonathan Goldstein formally sworn in
Jewish philanthropist succeeds Sir Mick Davis in the community role, after rival for the position pulls out
Jonathan Goldstein has been formally elected chair of the Jewish Leadership Council at a meeting of the organisation’s council tonight.
The philanthropist, who was unopposed after his only challenger pulled out of the race, succeeds Sir Mick Davis. Two new trustees, Jewish Care chairman Steven Lewis and Hilda Worth, Chair of Jewish Women’s Aid were also voted in after four candidates put themselves forward.
Goldstein, who currently chairs the Partnerships for Jewish Schools, last month presented an eight-point plan to overhaul the community, at the centre of which is a determination to save millions of pounds by pooling resources and eradicating waste among the 2,000 charities currently operating. He also set his sights on “building bridges” with charedim and bringing on board more women and people from LGBT communities.
Goldstein said: “I am honoured to take on the role of JLC Chair and am excited about the opportunity to take the organisation forward. We have an excellent Board of Trustees, a group of unique and committed member organisations, and a professional team who I look forward to working with in a collaborative, coordinated and considered way in the service of our community.”
Simon Johnson, Chief Executive of the JLC, said: “I am delighted to welcome Jonathan Goldstein as the new Chair of the JLC. He has an exciting agenda and I and the professional team are excited to work with him to implement his Manifesto. I am also pleased to announce that Steven Lewis and Hilda Worth have been elected as Trustees and I look forward to working with them on the JLC Board of Trustees. I am confident that they, together with Jonathan, will continue to drive the JLC forward in the community and take it to new heights.”
Board of Deputies President Jonathan Arkush also welcomed his election, saying: “I would like to congratulate Jonathan. I look forward to us working together constructively and our two organisations cooperating in the interests of our community.”
Thank you for helping to make Jewish News the leading source of news and opinion for the UK Jewish community. Today we're asking for your invaluable help to continue putting our community first in everything we do.
For as little as £5 a month you can help sustain the vital work we do in celebrating and standing up for Jewish life in Britain.
Jewish News holds our community together and keeps us connected. Like a synagogue, it’s where people turn to feel part of something bigger. It also proudly shows the rest of Britain the vibrancy and rich culture of modern Jewish life.
You can make a quick and easy one-off or monthly contribution of £5, £10, £20 or any other sum you’re comfortable with.
100% of your donation will help us continue celebrating our community, in all its dynamic diversity...
Engaging
Being a community platform means so much more than producing a newspaper and website. One of our proudest roles is media partnering with our invaluable charities to amplify the outstanding work they do to help us all.
Celebrating
There’s no shortage of oys in the world but Jewish News takes every opportunity to celebrate the joys too, through projects like Night of Heroes, 40 Under 40 and other compelling countdowns that make the community kvell with pride.
Pioneering
In the first collaboration between media outlets from different faiths, Jewish News worked with British Muslim TV and Church Times to produce a list of young activists leading the way on interfaith understanding.
Campaigning
Royal Mail issued a stamp honouring Holocaust hero Sir Nicholas Winton after a Jewish News campaign attracted more than 100,000 backers. Jewish Newsalso produces special editions of the paper highlighting pressing issues including mental health and Holocaust remembrance.
Easy access
In an age when news is readily accessible, Jewish News provides high-quality content free online and offline, removing any financial barriers to connecting people.
Voice of our community to wider society
The Jewish News team regularly appears on TV, radio and on the pages of the national press to comment on stories about the Jewish community. Easy access to the paper on the streets of London also means Jewish News provides an invaluable window into the community for the country at large.
We hope you agree all this is worth preserving.
