Chanukah at No10 Downing Street

Yesterday evening, our Chief Executive had the privilege of lighting Chanukah candles alongside communal leaders from across the UK in Number 10 Downing Street. Those gathered heard inspiring words from the Chief Rabbi and Foreign Secretary. We are eternally grateful to the Government for the support offered to the Jewish...

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Manchester Lubavitch Menorah Lighting

The Manchester Lubavitch Menorah Lighting in Central Manchester was more symbolic than ever. Our Vice chair addressed the gathering about the important lessons of light overcoming darkness and how grateful we are to Manchester City Council and others for their support during this difficult time.

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Meeting with Securities Minister, Tom Tugenhadt MP

Alongside CST, we had an excellent discussion with Securities Minister, Tom Tugenhadt MP in Manchester. We thanked the Minister for his long-standing support to our community and discussed how we are strong, determined and resolute despite the current high levels of antisemitism.

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Magen David Adom Dinner

Thank you to Magen David Adom for hosting us at a powerful and emotional dinner to raise awareness of their lifesaving work across Israel. It was humbling to spend time with the brave first responders who risked everything to react to the deadly terrorist attack on the 7th October. A...

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JRC Statement on the School Strike for Palestine

The conflict in the Middle East has always been extremely complex and it is imperative that the subject is discussed sensitively. Schools have a responsibility to their students, staff and wider society to ensure that hostilities taking place thousands of miles away is not imported into their classrooms and onto...

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#atimetosaythankyou

We are thrilled to be joining Rabbi Chait and GIFT, along with the communities in Leeds and London for this year’s #atimetosaythankyou initiative. This special initiative allows the Jewish community to thank emergency services, hospital and care staff for working and being away from their families on Christmas Day. In...

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Chief Rabbi, Sir Ephriam Mirvis KBE Visits Greater Manchester

It was a huge privilege to join CST and facilitate a visit for the Chief Rabbi to speak with the Jewish community and external stakeholders across Greater Manchester. The Chief Rabbi started by speaking with staff and volunteers at CST to thank them for their commitment in keeping the community...

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Hostage Families Welcomed in North Manchester

We partnered with Mizrachi UK and other stakeholders to welcome families of those taken hostage by Hamas. Our Vice Chair, Bernie Yaffe spoke how securing the hostages’ release is a prime objective of our community.  The following day, we also introduced the families to Conservative Party Chairman, Richard Holden MP....

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Relocation Focus Group

One of our longstanding projects revolves around understanding why young Jewish people are motivated to move from Greater Manchester to London. We are also looking at what more needs to be done in order to entice young people to settle in Greater Manchester. We held a focus group comprised of...

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Labour Friends of Israel Annual Lunch

We were pleased to attend an impressive Labour Friends of Israel Annual Lunch. It was fantastic to speak with Shadow Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, Ambassador Hotovely, Shadow Ministers, MPs and candidates. Steve Brisley gave a heartbreaking address about members of his family who had been murdered and currently held hostage...

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