Meeting with Chair of the Education Select Committee

Our Chief Executive joined Rabbi Meyer and Raisel Freedman from PaJeS to meet with the Chair of the Education Select Committee, Robin Walker MP. We have an excellent relationship with Robin from his time as Schools Minister, where he took the time to visit Yavneh College. We thanked Robin for...

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Ike Alterman Tells His ‘My Voice’ Story to Burnley FC

As part of their plans to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day, Burnley FC invited 94 year-old Holocaust Survivor and The Fed ‘My Voice’ Storyteller Ike Alterman – who survived four death camps and a death march – to their training ground to tell his daunting and inspiring life story. Our Chief...

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Limmud December 2022

Our Chief Executive, Marc Levy, joined Micah Gold from Mobilise and Carli Lessof of Jewish Policy Research for a fascinating panel discussion at Limmud. The focus was on the groundbreaking mapping work commissioned to enhance internal collaboration and create a future strategic vision for our community. We are looking forward...

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No 10 Chanukah Menorah Lighting

Greater Manchester was well represented at the Number 10 Chanukah menorah lighting. It was a privilege to join the Prime Minister, Chief Rabbi, Israel Ambassador, Parliamentarians and fellow communal members to celebrate the fourth night of Chanukah in Downing Street.

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Jewish Labour Movement Chanukah Party

Our Chief Executive was pleased to celebrate the third night of Chanukah at the Jewish Labour Movement’s Chanukah Party. It was fantastic to see the community joined by so many Parliamentarians wishing everyone a Happy Chanukah!

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Chanukah in Central Manchester

We were extremely excited to celebrate the first night of Chanukah in Central Manchester. It is a huge source of pride to our community that we get to light the Menorah next to iconic landmarks in our great City.

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Conservative Friends of Israel Lunch

It was fantastic to join the Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary and Israel Ambassador, alongside Parliamentarians and the Jewish community at the annual Conservative Friends of Israel Lunch. We were grateful for their warm words about the relationship with Israel and the Jewish community.

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Visit to No10 Downing Street

Our Chief Executive, Marc Levy joined Co-Chief Executive of the Jewish Leadership Council, Claudia Mendoza and Jonny Newton, Head of Governmental Affairs and External Relations of the Community Security Trust for a productive meeting with advisors at No 10. We look forward to continuing this essential dialogue on all issues...

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2022 Sherman Lecture

Rabba Dr Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz addressed over 100 people from across the globe at the 2022 Sherman Lecture, which was hosted by the Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester & Region, in partnership with the Centre for Jewish Studies at The Manchester University. Limmud initially had 80 participants and 30 presenters. ...

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150th Anniversary of Bowdon Shul

The JRC were out in force at the 150th anniversary celebrations of Bowdon Shul. A wonderful evening celebrating the history and vibrancy of the Shul community. Amazing to hear the thoughts of the Chief Rabbi and anecdotes of Robert Rinder. We wish the Shul all the best for the next...

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