Community Tehillim

Text of the Jewish Representative Council’s message read at the Community Tehillim on Monday 29th May 2017, in the presence of the Chief Rabbi, on behalf of the President of the Jewish Representative Council, Sharon Bannister: Chief Rabbi, Rabbonim, Honoured Guests, children of all ages Ladies and Gentlemen My thanks...

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Manchester Arena Attack

Statement from the Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester and Region. It is with great sadness that we respond to the terrible news from the Manchester Arena. Very few of us can begin to comprehend the horror of this event. Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured and the families...

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Art Competition and Exhibition

We would like to invite all young people in School Years 3 to 11 to participate in this exciting event taking place in July as part of JAFFA, Jewish Arts Festival For All. The winning works will be displayed at the new  Norman Stoller Hall, Huntsbank, Manchester- part of Chethams...

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General Election Hustings 2017

General Election Hustings for the community are being run in four seats by the Jewish Representative Council in partnership with The Jewish Leadership Council, The Board of Deputies of British Jews and Yeshurun Hebrew Congregation, Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation, Holy Law South Broughton Synagogue and The Bowdon Synagogue. Please attend for the opportunity to question your potential representatives and make...

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AGM May 7th 2017

Gary Shewan  Assistant Chief Constable ( GMP), our guest speaker today at the JRC Annual General Meeting, addressed the Council in relation to antisemitism and hate crimes in Manchester. Sharon Bannister, our President, highlighted  the Council’s numerous achievements during the past year in her annual report.   Jonny Wineberg, Chair...

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Food, Wine and Art Day Sunday 2nd July 2017

Running Order for JAFFA Sunday 2nd July 2017 11am     Guided heritage walk around Cheetham Hil Synagogue Available throughout the day Art exhibition by Dr.Tony Raynes 12pm         L’chaim Kapelye Klezmer Band 12.45pm   Carmel Berke talking on nutrition 1.30pm     Carol Jason Celebration band 2pm           Official Opening 2.15pm     Q and A with artist...

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Mayoral Hustings 2017 – Opening speeches

A mayoral hustings was held on the evening of April 2nd attended by all prospective candidates. Here are their opening remarks. The manifesto for the Jewish Community of Greater Manchester and region is now available and can be accessed on this page: A Manifesto for the Jewish Community of Greater...

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East Africa Crisis Appeal – World Jewish Relief

Good afternoon, I wanted to let you know that World Jewish Relief has launched an emergency appeal for the East Africa Food Crisis. Across the region, 16 million people are in need of immediate food assistance. Hundreds of people have already died of starvation. Drought, poor rains and conflict have...

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