The HelpLine

Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester, Paul Dennett visited The HelpLine in Salford to learn about the important work they do, providing confidential and anonymous services supporting individuals from the Jewish community facing challenges.

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In Conversation with Dame Maureen Lipman and Natasha Hausdorff

A sell out crowd of 300 came to listen to Dame Maureen Lipman and Natasha Hausdorff – two of our community’s most formidable advocates for the Jewish people and the State of Israel. The joint Fed and Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester & Region (JRC) event saw Dame Maureen...

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Visit to Manchester Mesivta and Shir Hatorah Yeshiva

Our Chair and Chief Executive visited Manchester Mesivta and Shir Hatorah Yeshiva. At Mesivta, we met the senior management team and discussed their recent successes and future vision for the school. Mark Adlestone then addressed the boys at the Yeshiva about his pride in being Jewish, the importance of giving...

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UJIA Leadership Delegation Visits Israel

Our Chief Executive, Marc Levy had the privilege of joining young leaders from across the UK on a UJIA Leadership Delegation to Israel. You are immediately reminded that Israel is a nation at war upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport with posters of the hostages still being kept in the...

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Foreign Secretary Visits The Fed

It is always a pleasure to see our communal organisations showcase their work to politicians from across the political spectrum. Our Chief Executive joined The Fed as they welcomed the Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron. He was incredibly impressed by Heathlands Village and enjoyed speaking with the staff, Trustees and residents.

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JRC/UJIA Leadership Programme Launch

Last night, we launched the UJIA and JRC Leadership Programme.  Historically, the UJIA have run the programme for over ten years, resulting in numerous graduates taking position of responsibility in communal organisations. It has been a pleasure to work with Yael Mohaliver Brif, Carmel Berke and Ben Shapiro from the...

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Inauguration of the Lord Mayor of Manchester

Our Chair, Mark Adlestone brought greetings from the Jewish community at the inauguration of the new Lord Mayor of Manchester, Cllr Paul Andrews. We look forward to showcasing the work of our communal charities and organisations to the Lord Mayor during his term of office.

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