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.
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...
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. ...
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...
We were delighted to arrange for the Greater Manchester Metro Mayor, Andy Burnham to visit Hatzola. The Jewish and wider community are extremely fortunate to be able to rely upon the team for their selfless dedication and commitment of their volunteers. Andy was impressed with the levels of professionalism and...
Our Chair and Chief Executive were delighted to be invited to the Holocaust Centre North in Huddersfield. We joined supporters from across the country in visiting the powerful exhibition detailing the horrors of the Holocaust. We also heard the Centre’s far reaching and ambitious future plans to educate people from...
The JRC and North West Friends of Israel hosted Noor Awad and Rabbi Hanan Shlesinger from Friends of Roots this morning for a highly informative and empowering talk and discussion on Roots and their work with Israeli and Palestinian communities to break down barriers, build empathy and understanding and advance...
Our Chair and Chief Executive were delighted to attend the Labour Friends of Israel Annual Lunch. It was an incredible event enjoyed by a record number of guests, including MPs, Shadow Ministers, communal members and Labour supporters. Guests were addressed by the Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Israel Ambassador Tzip...
Our Chair, Mark Adlestone, hosted a fascinating panel discussion with the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, Stephen Watson, Lord-Lieutenant Diana Hawkins and High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, Lorraine Worsley-Carter. This is at an interfaith event organised by the Africa Israel Partnership for members of the Jewish, African and Caribbean...
Yesterday evening, we were delighted to host the Israeli Ambassador, Tzipi Hotovely at Hale Shul. The Ambassador engaged in conversation with Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester & Region Chair, Mark Adlestone. Questions were asked on a number of important topics including the recent elections, role of an Ambassador, government,...