Yesterday morning, the Jewish community gathered together with members from across society for a deeply moving rally and vigil to commemorate the victims of October 7th and to stand united following the terrorist attack against the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation. The event brough together people of all backgrounds – united...
We are grateful to the Leaders of all ten Greater Manchester boroughs along with the Metro Mayor, Andy Burnham and Police and Crime Commissioner, Kate Green for their swift and unequivocal condemnation of the appalling terrorist attack targeting our community on Yom Kippur. We have always held strong relationships with...
In the aftermath of the recent terrorist attack, the Jewish Representative council of Greater Manchester & Region has been working tirelessly to represent and support our community. Over the past 36 hours, we have engaged with the world’s media and spoken directly with senior politicians, including the Prime Minister, Deputy...
At this impossibly difficult time for our community, we have spent the day liaising with Government and speaking on the media. Yesterday evening, our Chair, Chief Executive and the Regional Director of CST joined the Home Secretary, Mayor of Greater Manchester, the Chief Constable, Police and Crime Commissioner, Chief Fire...
Yesterday, on Yom Kippur – the holiest day of the Jewish year – our community’s worst fears came true when a terrorist attacked congregants as they entered the Heaton Park Synagogue on Middleton Road in Manchester. This horrendous attack is the culmination of two years of constant Jew hatred targeting...
Our Community Stakeholder & Engagement Manager, Rabbi Danny Bergson visited UCLAN Jewish society. Although a small JSoc, consisting mainly of Jewish people, it also includes Christians who actively want to support a Jewish presence on campus, especially in light of the rise of antisemitism in general society. Topics included the...
Our Chief Executive has formed part of the Jewish communal delegation attending Labour Party Conference. As an organisation, we are appalled by the motion passed by Labour delegates on the Middle East conflict. To agree to the text without referencing the atrocities committed by Hamas on 7th October 2023 when...
Our CEO, Marc Levy had the pleasure of accompanying Navendu Mishra, the MP for Stockport on a visit to the Manchester Jewish Museum. Nav spoke with the professional team and volunteers at the museum whilst learning about the history of the Jewish community across Greater Manchester. We thank Nav and...
Our Chair, Mark Adlestone joined leaders and dignitaries at the Civic Launch of the Greater Manchester Black History Month. The celebration was organised by the Caribbean & African Health Network of which Mark has been a proud patron since February 2023 and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. The event had...
Our Chief Executive held further positive engagement with Reform UK, spending time with Sarah Pochin MP. We were grateful to have the opportunity to hold constructive dialogue around ensuring the UK remains a safe and tolerant society for our community. We look forward to working together with Sarah and her...