Antisemitic Incidents Remain High Across Greater Manchester

“Everyone connected with the JRC always emphasises  how the Jewish community across the region is vibrant, confident and outward facing. It is therefore a huge concern that the six-monthly antisemitic incident report figures released by the Community Security Trust have reported 104 anti-Jewish hate cries across Greater Manchester from January...

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Aaron Bell MP Visits Newcastle-under-Lyme Synagogue

At the JRC we are passionate about representing our whole diverse community.  This includes many regional communities who play such an important role across the whole geographic region. It was therefore an absolute pleasure to join with the Jewish Small Communities Network and arrange for Aaron Bell MP to visit...

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JRC Work Varied and Vital

The political engagement from the Manchester Jewish Representative Council has continued unabated, according to its Chief Executive, Marc Levy.      

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First Manchester Synagogue Plaque Commemoration

Our Chief Executive spoke at a plaque commemoration to mark the first synagogue in Manchester.  The JRC is proud of the immense contribution made by the Jewish community over many generations to the City of Manchester.  We offer our gratitude to Cllr Sam Wheeler and Manchester City Council.  

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Remembering Srebrenica

Our Chair, Mark Adlestone OBE DL, joined civic and religious leaders at Manchester Cathedral for the Remembering Srebrenica commemoration.  The JRC stand in soliarity with all communities in promoting tolerance and challenging hatred.  

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St Anne’s Hebrew Congregation

Our Chair and Chief Executive visited the Rabbi and members of the St Annes Hebrew Congregation.  So pleased to hear that the Shul is continuing to thrive with well attended Shabbat services and a number of social events for the whole community.    

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JLC House of Commons Reception

Our Chief Executive joined communal colleagues, MPs and Peers at the JLC House of Commons Reception.  Fantastic to hear from Nicola Richards MP, Richard Harrington and JLC Chair, Keith Black.  Great to be in the room with so many dedicated communal professionals.  

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Langdon Garden Party

We were delighted to be invited to join staff, pupils and community at the Langdon Garden Party.  A plaque was unveiled to mark the greenhouses and gardens donated by the Nathan Laski Trust.  

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