Salford Interfaith Network

Executive members of the Greater Manchester Jewish Representative Council set up a Jewish stall for the AGM day of the Salford Interfaith Network. Barbara Goldstone, a past JRC president, delivered a report on the year’s activities and was re-elected  a Network officer. Pictured are Lucille Cohen (second left), Barbara Goldstone...

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Care Concern Forum

Three representatives went to the Care Concern Forum on Monday 14th January which was chaired by Executive member Jonny Wineberg. Other attendee: Sharon Bannister, Dr Sydney Baigel and Russel Conn.

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Shaare Zedek raffle winners

Frank Baigel, President Manchester Jewish Representative Council, seen here with Shaare Zedek UK Manchester Director Filis Rosenberg, draws the 3 winners for the Shaare Zedek raffle. 1st prize of a portrait session at the studios of Warren Shaffer was won by Stuart Jackson. 2nd prize went to Norma Freeman and 3rd...

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Plenary of Jan 6th

This was a special meeting organised by Executive member Judith Hayman. The following format was announced: “IS THERE ROOM FOR THE MIDDLE GROUND IN THE MANCHESTER  JEWISH COMMUNITY?” SPEAKERS: NICK BRAVSLAVSKY QC, MARK SAVINSON (Hale Synagogue), EMMA PEARLMAN, JUDITH HAYMAN TO BE FOLLOWED BY GROUP DISCUSSIONS WITH SUMMARIES REPORTING BACK TO...

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The Yearbook travels to Israel

President Frank Baigel and former president Lucille Cohen were in Shilo recently to present Yisrael Medad, a leader of the Yesha community, with a Rep Council Yearbook. Also attending was Dr Sophie Simons another resident of Shilo. Sidney Cohen is seen with Frank and Yisrael in the second photo.

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It’s Kosher reborn

Following the demise of Jewish Hour on BBC Radio Manchester, the team has decided to continue and the programme has been reborn and has begun to broadcast. The following was received this week. Jewish Hour 7pm Monday 24 December   Hello Ray Thank you for supporting us… we have some great...

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Farewell to Bishop Nigel

On December 3rd, the Rep Council invited the outgoing Bishop of Manchester, the Rt Revd Nigel McCulloch, to a special farewell reception at the home of President Frank Baigel. The Rep Council and the community at large has enjoyed good relations with Bishop Nigel during his incumbency and we wish...

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Appointment of new Chief Rabbi

The President, on behalf of the Honorary Officers and the Executive, is delighted to send our warmest congratulations to Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis on his appointment as the next Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregation of the Commonwealth. He will be the 11th Chief Rabbi and will succeed Chief Rabbi...

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