We were delighted to join other dignitaries and faith leaders at a Civic Service to celebrate the Coronation at Manchester Cathedral. Our Chair, Mark Adlestone spoke movingly about how King Charles III ensured the Chief Rabbi could attend and participate in the Coronation before reciting a prayer in Hebrew and...
It was fantastic to spend time with JLC Co-CEO Michelle Janes in Greater Manchester, where she visited The Fed at Heathlands Village and the newly renovated Manchester Maccabi. We look forward to continuing our close relationships with our affiliate organisations and the Jewish Leadership Council.
We thank everyone connected with the UJIA for choreographing a memorable Yom Ha’Zikaron commemoration, at which our Chief Executive had the privilege of speaking. We heard powerful words from a bereaved family and community members before lighting candles in memory of the more than 24,000 fallen soldiers and victims of...
Our Chair and chief Executive had the pleasure of visiting Etz Chaim School and meeting with the Headteacher, Rabbi Roberts and his team. It was fantastic to discuss the impressive, caring and innovative environment in which the pupils are educated. We also toured the incredible facilities, including a number of...
Our Chair, Mark Adlestone had the privilege of welcoming guests to the annual Yom Hashoah commemoration. Mark welcomed dignitaries who joined the community from across Greater Manchester. Thank you to the survivors, their families and the artists who delivered an evening of powerful testimony and unforgettable performances in memory of...
We had the pleasure of joining the Leader of Manchester Council, Cllr Bev Craig and her Council colleagues, Cllr Jawad Amin and Cllr Fiaz Riasat, as they visited The Nicky Alliance Day Centre. It was fantastic to be able to show them the facilities, discuss their extensive work and look...
The JRC facilitated an excellent meeting between the Sports Minister, Stuart Andrew MP and Manchester Maccabi. While visiting, he met the executive and professional teams, viewed the expanded clubhouse saw the facilities and discussed the strategic vision of the organisation. We look forward to welcoming Stuart back to engage with...
Yesterday, our Chief Executive met with Baroness Scott, the Minister of Faith and Communities at the Department for Levelling Up & Communities. We discussed her recent engagement with faith communities across Greater Manchester along with the necessity for culturally sensitive faith based provision.
Our Chief Executive spoke with Lord Mann and Tracy-Ann Oberman to thank them for their incredible work in tackling antisemitism. This took place ahead of an ‘In Conversation’ event focusing on their family histories in combatting fascism and extremism at Holbeck Moor and Cable Street. Tracy has been starring in...
