We were delighted to join Israel Embassy Charge d’Affaires, Daniela Grudsky Ekstein and Director of Public Diplomacy, Efrat Perri as they visited Heaton Park Synagogue. We focused on the resilience, strength and unity demonstrated by the community following the Heaton Park terrorist attack. We then joined Daniela as she was...

The JRC was delighted to work alongside the Israel Embassy to facilitate a successful visit to Greater Manchester by Daniela Grudsky Ekstein, Charge d’Affaires and Efrat Perri, Director of Public Diplomacy. During the visit, they met with a number of key stakeholders from across Greater Manchester’s Jewish community, engaging in...

The JRC SEND & Disability Services Roundtable met yesterday, led by Esty Bruck and rabbi Danny Bergson, JRC Stakeholder & Engagement Manager. Stakeholders highlighted a range of unmet needs within the community, alongside opportunities to improve support and services for children and families. One of the key issues raised was...

We joined colleagues from CST and the Antisemitism Policy Trust this week to meet cross-party MPs to discuss the challenges currently facing our community and the actions needed to combat the antisemitism being experienced across society. In the aftermath of recent terrorist and arson attacks, we are grateful for the...

The JRC and The Jewish Leadership Council were delighted to host an In conversation event with Jeff Smith MP at Shaare Hayim synagogue in his constituency, chaired by JRC Chair, Mark Adlestone. The discussion explored Jeff’s early life growing up in the constituency he now represents, his journey before entering...

JRC Chief Executive, Marc Levy was pleased to hold a catch-up meeting with Salford City Mayor, Paul Dennett. We spoke about the community’s reaction to the concerning rise in antisemitism, as well as the shock still felt following the recent attack at Heaton Park. We discussed the importance of standing...

JRC Chief Executive, Marc Levy joined Ben Sweiry from Maccabi GB as he delivered antisemitism training to Lancashire County Cricket Club. Maccabi have developed a bespoke session for professional sports teams, delivering hundreds of sessions to clubs from a number of different sports around the UK. The session is informative,...

We are delighted to announce that our Management Board member, Raphi Bloom has been appointed as a new trustee of The Jewish Leadership Council (JLC) on behalf of the Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester & Region. He will succeed our Chair, Mark Adlestone OBE, who is stepping down from...

JRC Chief Executive, Marc Levy and Management Board member, Ariel Chapman attended the Israel in the UK Yom Ha’Atzmaut celebration, marking Israel’s 78th Independence Day. The Jewish community was proud to celebrate alongside friends and supporter from all walks of life, reflecting the strong bonds across our society. We jheard...

Alongside Christian Wakeford MP, we met Rachel Blake MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, to discuss the real and growing pressures facing Jewish communities and institutions across the UK. At a time when Jewish places of worship, schools and community spaces are facing rising threats and increased security concerns, it...