JRC Chair, Mark Adlestone OBE and Chief Executive, Marc Levy were pleased to meet Metro Mayor, Andy Burnham and Deputy Mayor, Kate Green to discuss matters of importance to our Jewish communities. We are grateful for their continued engagement and their strong support for Jewish people across the region. Open...
Marc Levy, JRC Chief Executive was delighted to meet Hannah Gerson from The Paperweight Trust at their brand new office on Kings Road. Paperweight provides vital support to people facing multiple and complex challenges including welfare and benefits applications, family breakdown, debt and financial difficulties. Their work truly makes a...
“The JRC notes with deep concern the findings of the Community Security Trust’s latest report documenting the second highest number of antisemitic incidents recorded annually. Within our region, 476 incidents were registered including the deadly terrorist attack targeting Heaton Park Synagogue. This resulted in the murder of Adrian Daulby and...
We are grateful to Cllr Mark Roberts, Leader of Stockport Council and Michael Cullen, Chief Executive, as well as Cllr Tom Ross, Leader of Trafford Council and Sara Todd, Chief Executive for taking the time to meet with JRC Chief Executive, Marc Levy. We had an important and constructive discussion...
“We have repeatedly asked for prominent individuals to be mindful about the words they use given how Jewish people have had to endure attacks across the globe. Pep Guardiola is a football manager. Whilst his humanitarian reflections may be well-intentioned, he should focus on football. Manchester City is being let...
JRC Chief Executive, Marc Levy had a busy day in London meeting key stakeholders. The day began with a visit to CST HQ, alongside the APPG on Terrorism, chaired by Rossendale and Darwen MP Andy MacNae, together with his parliamentary colleagues and officers. This was followed by a series of...
Over 200 attended this year’s HMD at St Anne’s Hebrew Congregation. Dignitaries included; the Chief Constable of Lancashire Constabulary, Sacha Hatchet; High Sheriff, Helen Broughton MBE DL; John Barnett MBE DL; faither leaders and Mayors from across the local towns, including Wyre, Fylde and Kirkham. Thank you to Ernie Hunter...
JRC Chief Executive, Marc Levy really enjoyed speaking with the Rabbinic Training Academy about the work of the JRC and reflecting on how we act strategically to deliver impact for the Jewish community. He shared how we engage at the highest levels of government to ensure our diverse community’s voice...
JRC Chief Executive, Marc Levy attended Yeshurun Synagogue for the uplifting induction of Rabbi Rickman and the presentation of a new Torah scroll. Chair of Yeshurun Synagogue and JRC Management Board member, Andrea Cohen opened proceedings. The Chief Rabbi formally inducted Rabbi Rickman in front of Rabbonim from across Greater...
JRC Chair, Mark Adlestone OBE and Chief Executive, Marc Levy attended The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust Supporters Dinner held in Parliament. It was a particular honour to be in the presence of ten inspirational Holocaust survivors. Sincere thanks to Sir Sajid Javid, Chair of Holocaust Memorial Day and Joani Reid...