Caribbean African Health Network

Our Chair, Mark Adlestone OBE is Patron of the Caribbean and African Health Network.  He enjoyed the opportunity to address their Strategic Group and discuss the shared challenges experienced by our communities. Later, Mark also spoke to the Yeshurun Hebrew Congregation – Cheadle and Gatley Discussion Group about the evolution...

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Bury Council Celebration

We value and appreciate our relationship with Bury Council who have always provided outstanding support to the JRC and wider Jewish community. This evening we joined Councillors, Officers and other organisations from the whole of society at a reception to celebrate their partnership work across the Borough. Huge thanks to...

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Chanukah Reception in Westminster Hall and Speakers House

Thank you to the Commons Speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Lord John Mann and The Board of Deputies of British Jews for inviting our Chief Executive to join their Chanukah receptions in Westminster Hall and Speakers House. it is always a powerful symbol that our community is welcomed into the...

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Jewish Labour Movement Annual Chanukah Reception

Our Chief Executive had the pleasure of joining The Jewish Labour Movement at their annual Chanukah reception. Excellent speeches were given by the Secretary of State for Business, Jonathan Reynolds MP and Minister Sarah Sackman MP, wishing the community an early happy Chanukah, whilst highlighting the invaluable work of JLM.

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Discussion with Lord Mann Regarding Antisemitism

We held one of our regular meetings with Lord Mann, the Government’s Independent Adviser on Antisemitism. We focussed on the challenges across society and also areas where our work has been successful in combatting antisemitism. We will also be looking to progress a number of innovative ideas around how we...

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Labour Friends of Israel Annual Lunch

Our chair and Chief Executive had the pleasure of congratulating Jon Pearce MP, the Parliamentary Chair of Labour Friends of Israel on an excellent Annual Lunch. We heard powerful and emotional words from Mandy Damari, whose daughter Emily is still held hostage in Gaza. We were delighted to hear from...

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JRC Hosts Deputy Israel Ambassador for Communal Stakeholder Meeting

We were delighted to host the Deputy Israel Ambassador, Daniela Grudsky Ekstein. Daniela met with our key communal stakeholders who are advocating across society for Israel on a daily basis. We discussed a number of active projects along with other innovative ideas as we look to continue our strong working...

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NHS Foundation Trust Visit Hatzola

We enjoyed the opportunity to accompany Mark Cubbon and Kimberley Salmon Jamieson on their visit to Hatzola.  Mark is Chief Executive of the Manchester university NHS Foundation Trust and Kimberley is the Chief Nursing Officer. The work of Hatzola and their dedicated volunteers was discussed with a focus on how...

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UJIA Dinner

Congratulations to everyone connected with UJIA who recently hosted an incredible Annual Dinner in Manchester. Over 550 people were captivated by Israeli influencer, activist and social media sensation, Noa Tishby.  In conversation with Daniel Berke and Josh Glynn, Noa discussed the challenges, her motivations and tactics in publicly combatting those...

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Cross Party Discussions Regarding Antisemitism

Working across political parties and seeking to build consensus on issues affecting our community is something the JRC have always prioritised. We joined CST in Parliament to hold a number of meetings with MPs from across the region to discuss the worrying trend around levels of antisemitism and how it...

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