Strong and constructive engagement has continued with MPs in Westminster as we continue to raise urgent concerns from our community. Our Chief Executive is pictured with MPs, Chris Webb (Blackpool South), Lorraine Beavers (Blackpool North & Fleetwood) and Paul Waugh (Rochdale) to discuss the deeply worrying levels of antisemitism and...
In the wake of the deeply distressing arson attacks over the weekend we have been in Westminster to ensure the voices and concerns of our community are heard at the highest levels. Across a series of back-to-back meetings, we engaged with Ministers and Shadow Ministers alongside partners from the Community...
JRC Vice Chair, Bernie Yaffe accompanied Tom Stannard, the Chief Executive of Manchester City Council as he visited Rabbi Daniel Walker and Hilary Foxler at the Heaton Park Synagogue. Tom has been a longstanding supporter of our community and he attended to show his solidarity. It was also a good...
JRC Vice Chair, Bernie Yaffe was delighted to join Caroline Simpson, Chief Executive of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) as she visited Hatzola. She had the opportunity to see firsthand the incredible work carried out by their dedicated volunteers, who provide rapid emergency response and vital support to those...
JRC Chief Executive, Marc Levy spoke at the European Jewish Association Conference to communal leaders from across Europe alongside: Sidney Bialystock Estrella Bengio Richard Muhlrand Orli Degani Marc highlighted how we represented our community with government and the media, both locally and nationally, following the Heaton Park terrorist attack. He...
The JRC thanks the Yom Hashoah Committee for once again delivering an unforgettable and deeply moving commemoration. Yom Hashoah is a solemn occasion dedicated to preserving the memory of the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust, as well as honouring the resilience and courage of survivors whilst ensuring...
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The JRC and UJIA have held the latest session of the Leadership Development Course. This discussion brought together participants with those from the social care sector who dedicate themselves to caring for the most vulnerable in our community. We were delighted to welcome representatives from: The Fed Jewish Action for...
This has been an incredibly difficult week for our community following the appalling attack on Hatzola ambulances in London. Hatzola represents the very best of our community. They are volunteers who provide lifesaving care to anyone in need, day or night. To target such a service is not only an...
JRC Chief Executive, Marc Levy and Management Board member, Amanda Bomsztyk, who is also the CST Northern Regional Director, attended the CST Annual Dinner in London. There was an excellent speech from the Hoe Secretary as she spoke about her determination to tackle antisemitism and combat extremism across our society....