Flexible Testing Provision Over Jewish Holy Days

In recognition that Jewish residents will not be able to call or go online to book a test on 19th and 20th September, further testing capacity has been arranged for next week. In addition to existing walk through sites outlined below, there will be mobile testing units available at the...

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When Times are Difficult

Right now, many people fear losing their jobs; for so many, it has already happened. As the furlough scheme comes to an end, there could be more job losses. This is causing huge anxiety all round. If you are in this situation, you must not blame yourself. Try to seek...

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Battling COVID – 19 in Sedgley Park

With cases of COVID – 19 increasing rapidly in the Bury MBC area and the threat of a complete lockdown in Bury on the horizon, the Jewish Representative Council has teamed up with the community police in Bury to educate and inform shop keepers and customers of the need to...

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Study Hebrew for free at Manchester University

There are 3 free places on year-long course at Manchester University’s Centre for Jewish Studies in Beginners’ Modern Hebrew (level 1), Intermediate Modern Hebrew (level 2) and Advanced Modern Hebrew (level 3). These bursaries are allocated by the Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester. The normal cost of the course for...

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Greater Manchester Young Person’s Guarantee

I’d like to let you know of opportunities for you to help shape the new Greater Manchester Young Person’s Guarantee. The Guarantee will reflect young people’s concerns about the future and will offer an outline of support and opportunities available. This will build on what is already available now as...

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