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...
Alongside the Community Security Trust and Antisemitism Policy Trust, it was a pleasure to hold a regular catch-up meeting with John Woodcock, Lord Walney earlier today. For a number of years, he has been a strong and consistent supporter of our community. Since the terrorist attacks, and on every issue...
The JRC continues to engage constructively across political parties in Westminster to ensure the voice and concerns of our community are heard at the highest levels of Government. Alongside communal colleagues, we met with Sarah Jones MP, Minister for Policing, who chaired the Policing Roundtable at Number 10, to discuss...
The Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester and Region stands in solidarity with the Muslim community of Blackburn following the arson attack on a cafe prayer room. The Jewish community knows only too well the real and lasting impact of violence directed at faith communities. The right to practise one’s...
We were delighted to join the Work & Pensions Minister for Transformation, Andrew Western MP during his visit to the Work Avenue Hub in Manchester. Andrew previously visited the Work Avenue Hub in Finchley, where he met the team and learned more about the organisation’s work supporting members on their...