We are appalled by the antisemitic graffiti discovered at Blackpool Reform Synagogue. The use of Nazi imagery is a chilling reminder of the ongoing threat posed by the far right whose appalling hatred continues to attack Jewish communities. We stand in solidarity with the Blackpool Reform Synagogue congregation. Antisemitism must...
JRC Chief Executive, Marc Levy and Management Board member, Raphi Bloom were delighted to lead a session on leadership with the very impressive delegation of future young Israeli leaders in Parliament. The group were drawn from all section of Israeli society. We spoke about how we worked to ensure the...
JRC Chief Executive, Marc Levy met with the Israel Embassy Charge d’Affaires, Chris Cantor to discuss the issues that main at the forefront of our community’s agenda. Our discussions also reaffirmed the deep and enduring connection between the Jewish community in Greater Manchester and the State of Israel, alongside the...
JRC Chief Executive, Marc Levy joined the Mancunian Way podcast, recorded at the Manchester Evening News, to discuss the aftermath of the 2nd October terrorist attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation and its impact on the Jewish community. Marc spoke about what these challenges mean for Jewish people in their...
JRC Chief Executive, Marc Levy had the pleasure to meet with the Chief Rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis to thank him for his continued support for Heaton Park Synagogue and the wider Greater Manchester Jewish community. The Chief Rabbi has been a frequent and hugely valued presence in Manchester and his...
JRC Chief Executive, Marc Levy joined national communal leaders from the Board of Deputies of British Jews, the Jewish Leadership Council, Community Security Trust and Antisemitism Policy Trust to meet with Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood and Securities Minister, Dan Jarvis. The meeting provided an important opportunity to discuss the full...
“The JRC has registered our profound concerns with Manchester Council regarding Fontaines D.C’s forthcoming concert at Heaton Park and has called for it to be cancelled. Despite our representations, it appears the concert will be going ahead. We expect and will be working with the Council to ensure robust and...
Yesterday marked the final session of the JRC and UJIA Leadership Course, bringing to a close a valuable programme of learning, discussion and engagement. For the final session, participants met representatives from a range of smaller charities in a speed-dating style session, gaining first-hand insight into their vital work, the...
JRC Chief Executive Marc Levy was delighted to attend the Magen David Adom Northern Dinner in Manchester. It was a fantastic evening, hearing about the incredible, life-saving work of Magen David Adom along with the dedicated teams and volunteers who provide emergency medial care across Israel. It was a particular...
JRC Chief Executive, Marc Levy wrote the foreword for the Labour Friends of Israel report entitled “The 7 October Attacks and the Rise of Anti-Zionist Antisemitism in the UK.” “For the last three years, honouring the victims of the Hamas-led pogrom against Israel has not only taken place amid the...