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The Board is currently led by Henry Grunwald QC, who was elected for a three-year term in 2003. A notable past President was the Victorian philanthropist Sir Moses Montefiore , who in the nineteenth century travelled around the world assisting Jews facing persecution. More recently Greville Janner MP was a President. The Chief Executive of the Board is Jon Benjamin who succeeded Neville Nagler in 2005. The Board receives Deputies elected by individual Synagogue s, confederations of synagogues, and other organisations within the Jewish community such as charities and youth groups. It serves as the principal reference point for government, the media and wider society. All matters tending to impact on the life of Jews in Britain fall within the Board's remit, including an active interfaith programme. The Board of Deputies offices are situated in the family home of Isaac D'Israeli, the father of the British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli . CRITICISMS AND CONTROVERSIES In 2006, in response to the complaint they and the subsequently found against the Mayor . This is being appealed by the Mayor SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS
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