Fate Unknown Exhibition Collaboration

The JRC worked with the Wiener Library to bring their Fate Unknown Exhibition to the Manchester Jewish Museum. At the launch, our Chief Executive joined the library team, community members and the Lord Mayor. He spoke about the thriving Jewish community and the importance of Holocaust Education.

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Bury Conservative Party Antisemitism

It has been brought to our attention that Cllr Shabaz Arif has been named in the Bury Conservative Party Council Cabinet. Cllr Arif shared an article from the controversial publication The Canary which in our opinion contained antisemitic undertones.  No apology has been received and to date Cllr Arif has...

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In Conversation with Christian Wakeford MP

The JRC, in partnership with North West Friends of Israel, hosted an In Conversation event with Mark Adlestone OBE DL and Christian Wakeford MP. Christian made headlines in January when he became the first MP in 15 years to cross the floor of the House, defecting from the Conservatives to...

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Conservative Candidate’s Antisemitic Social Media Posts

We are profoundly troubled by the latest revelation of antisemitic social media posts by a Conservative candidate in the forthcoming local elections. Sadly, it is now clear that these are not isolated incidents and there is a recurring issue with prospective Councillors posting racist content directed at the Jewish community....

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New JRC Management Board

Following the amended Constitution being overwhelmingly passed at a recent EGM, the JRC is delighted to announce that its Management Board has been established.  The Board will formally be appointed following the AGM on 24 May. This has recognised the ambition to bring together representatives from the diverse community across...

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