It was wonderful to join Ed Horwich and the Jewish Small Communities Network at their Parliamentary Drop-In, supported by Andrew Snowden MP. There were representatives from 50 small communities from right across the UK alongside their MPs, who came to show solidarity and support. At the JRC, we continue to...
We have been in Westminster this week taking meetings to advocate on our requests for action in the aftermath of the Heaton Park terrorist attack. These meetings are taken alongside the Community Security Trust and Antisemitism Policy Trust as we speak with Government Ministers, parliamentarians and others about the need...
We are so proud of our Management Board member, Rabbi Daniel Walker who addressed the European Jewish Association Conference in Krakow, following the terrorist attack targeting the Heaton Park Synagogue. He was speaking on a panel alongside former Prime Minister, Boris Johnson about the rise in antisemitism, how it is...
Our Chief Executive joined Parliamentarians and communal leaders from around the UK at a special event at the Israel Embassy to say thank you to everyone who campaigned for the release of those held hostage. It was inspiring to hear about the work undertaken by various groups to ensure their...
Rabbi Danny Bergson, JRC Stakeholder and Engagement Manager visited Lancaster university JSoc for a bagel lunch. This continues our engagement with communities across the region. Lancaster JSoc is a thriving hub of Jewish life. According to University statistics there are currently around 50 students that self identify as Jewish. The...
We continue to prioritise the leadership development of young people across our community. following on from our successful leadership course, last night was the celebration ceremony for 20 Duke of Edinburgh participants who achieved their Bronze Award. Their Awards were presented by the Lord Lieutenant, Deputy Lord Lieutenant, Deborah Ross...
We attended an excellent evening in Parliament celebrating the work of The Fed alongside 120 ex Mancunians now living in London. Powerful speeches and videos about how the organisation assists one in seven Jewish people across Greater Manchester.
The Jewish Representative Council were delighted to join The Anne Frank Trust UK and Fed My Voice team at a special showcase to exhibit their work. We have an excellent relationship and work closely with both organisations. It was powerful to hear first hand testimony from their Ambassadors about the...
The JRC held a successful joint debut event with the Lancaster & Lakes Jewish Community, led by Rabbi Danny Bergson. The event was dubbed ‘celebrating Jewish identity and culture’ and it did just that. Over 50 people attended from the community including the Mayor of Lancaster, Margaret Pattison and Councillors...
Rabbi Danny Bergson of St Anne’s Hebrew Congregation and JRC Stakeholder & Engagement Manager visited the Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire Jewish community for an afternoon celebrating Jewish identity and culture. Danny commented “the overall message was one of Jewish pride and resilience despite the current climate. Jewish music has a...