The JRC joined communal stakeholders to meet Mike Kane MP, Jim McMahon MP, Lizzi Collinge MP and Andrew Ranger MP. Our conversations covered a number of issues including the rising concerns about antisemitism, community safety and security with a focus on dialogue with the emergency services, the need for security...
Our Chief Executive was delighted to attend the Magen David Adom UK Annual Dinner on behalf of the JRC. It was fantastic to hear the thoughts of Gilad Erdan, Nas Daily and Robert Rinder. The evening served as a valuable occasion to recognise their exceptional response on October 7th. Their...
JRC Management Board member, Andrea Cohen chaired the latest Council of South Manchester Orthodox Synagogues (COSMOS) meeting. The group brings together the Synagogues to develop shared programmes across all age ranges, discuss challenges they face and strategise plans for a continued positive Jewish future across South Manchester.
it is poignant that a mere few weeks after the terrorist attack targeting the Heaton Park Synagogue, they hosted a Mitzvah Day event collecting supplies for families outside of the Jewish community who are vulnerable and in need. The JRC was pleased to support this important initiative speaking with Sky...
We met with the Leader and Chief Executive of Bury council to formally express our appreciation for their continued support of the Jewish community, particularly in the aftermath of the Heaton Park terrorist attack. The meeting provided an important opportunity to discuss the impact of the incident on our community...
Our Chair, Mark Adlestone had the pleasure of joining dignitaries from across Greater Manchester including the High Sheriff and Lord Mayor to address the annual League of Jewish Women Coffee Morning. He thanked those from outside our community who have given their support in the aftermath of the Heaton Park...
The following statement was originally published on 6 October 2025, prior to a planned performance by Bob Vylan at Manchester Academy (a performance which has since been postponed). The below version has been amended to remove some of the original wording, following feedback the JRC has received from one of...
Our Chief Executive, Marc Levy addressed the Council of Christian and Jews (CCJ) AGM. Marc focused on his leadership journey, the positive engagement over many years with CCJ, the challenges posed to interfaith relations post October 7 2023 and the importance of being able to hold civil and respectful dialogue...
Rabbi Danny Bergson, on behalf of the JRC and St Anne’s Hebrew Congregation, recited memorial prayers at the Lancashire Constabulary Annual Armistice Day Service. Danny is pictured together with Christian Chaplain, Tony Ward, the standard bearer and trumpeter from Lancashire Constabulary.
The JRC represented the Jewish community at cenotaphs across Greater Manchester and Lancashire to mark Remembrance Sunday. We remember with pride and gratitude the courage of those who fought for freedom, including the many Jewish men and women who served in the British Armed Forces.