The UJIA and JRC Leadership Course formally commenced with a highly engaging first session, held at the Manchester Jewish Museum. The session focused on the demographics of the Greater Manchester Jewish community, providing participants with valuable context and insight into the community’s current landscape and future challenges. The meeting was...

We were delighted to welcome Stephen Young, Chief Executive of Salford City Council, who addressed the latest Jewish Strategic Group meeting. the group comprises members from our diverse community and representatives from key external stakeholders. The discussion covered key priorities affecting our community, including: Housing Social care Antisemitism Mental Health...

Our Chief Executive arrived in Westminster to see a brilliant installation in the heart of Parliament to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. The JRC will be attending many HMD ceremonies across Greater Manchester and the surrounding regions over the coming weeks. It was particularly pleasing to see a beautifully presented tribute...

“The Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester & Region welcomes the decision by the Home Secretary to prevent Dr Shadee Elmasry, an individual we consider to be an extremist preacher from entering the United Kingdom. This action sends a clear and important message that those who promote hatred, extremism or...

Mark Adlestone, Chair of the JRC: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Louis Rappaport, former President of the Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester & Region. Louis served the community with dedication, integrity and strength. His communal leadership and relationships with other faith communities has left...

“We express serious concern at the planned appearance of Dr Shahdee Almasry in Bolton. Dr Almasry is a preacher who has in our opinion courted controversy by repeatedly seeking to downplay the atrocities committed by Hamas terrorists. He has also engaged in what we consider to be appalling antisemitic tropes...

“We welcome the conviction reached today at the conclusion of the terrorism trial in Preston. This followed the uncovering of a terrorist plot to commit a marauding attack designed to inflict mass casualties against the Jewish community. The list of locations referenced during the trial will be familiar to all...

We were delighted to continue our engagement with the Hindu community across Greater Manchester. Marc Levy and Raphi Bloom received a warm welcome at the Krishna Temple in Bolton. We appreciated their good wishes and proactive support in the aftermath of the Heaton Park terrorist attack. We discussed a number...

Yesterday evening, the Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester & Region (JRC) and The Jewish Leadership Council (JLC) were proud to host a Civic Reception at The Performance Space in Manchester Central Library, marking the fifth night of Chanukah and celebrating the immense contribution of the Jewish community to Greater...

We were delighted to welcome a delegation from Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation into Parliament. Whilst there, they visited Downing Street and held a private meeting with the Speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle. The Chair of Trustees, Alan Levy lit the menorah and spoke to hundreds of people at Westminster Hall prior...