Current Board of Guardians of British Jews President Harry Greenberg has been re-elected as President of Britain’s leading Jewish group.

The voting which took place after the Jewish Sabbath on Saturday 7 May from 10pm to 2am on Sunday 8 May saw 25% of the Jewish population voting. The highest number of voters since the Board implemented an election process in 1971.

The election results in full as follows:

Harry Greenberg 52%
Chief Rabbi Dr Jonathan Sacks 20%
Morris Beckman 10%
Sally Cohen 10%

spoilt votes: 8%

“We are delighted that so many people came out to vote,” said Board election coordinator Robert Bloom. “As a democratic organisation that represents all Jews, we take pride in making our election as easy as possible for people to take part in.”

Voters were offered the opportunity to vote in polling booths across the country including synagogues, community centres and even restaurants.

“I wish to express my thanks to the community for getting out and supporting me in this election,” said Harry Greenberg. “The Jewish community knows I have the passion and commitment to turn ideas into reality and to make things happen. I also wish well the other contestants in what was a long hard fought battle and look forward to working with them as well.”