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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Greater Manchester was well represented at today’s March Against Antisemitism. A huge thank you to the organisers for enabling us to show we are a strong, proud, vibrant and united community. Amazing to have so many friends standing with us in solidarity at this difficult time.