Our CEO, Marc Levy and Management Board member, Raphi Bloom met with Chief Operating Officer, Patrick Hackett and Vice President, Professor Nalin Thakkar of The University of Manchester to discuss issues relating to the Jewish community. The JRC has had a constant constructive dialogue with The University of Manchester for...
“The increase in hate crime targeting our community will cause deep concern for Jewish people across the region. With a huge increase in reported crimes, it confirms our fears that there is now a clear trend highlighting how anti-Jewish racism has infected every section of society. This phenomenon is affecting...
JRC Chief Executive, Marc Levy had the pleasure of meeting with Tom Morrison MP in the Cheadle constituency. We were grateful to have the opportunity to thank Tom for his support and look forward to working on a number of project together, both in the constituency and in Westminster.
Our Chair, Mark Adlestone OBE has made the following comment on the violent disorder being experienced across Greater Manchester and around the country: “I completely deplore the appalling scenes that have taken place on our streets over the last week. It is unacceptable to everyone in the Jewish community that...
We held an excellent discussion with the Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw. We spoke about the current challenges facing our community and thanked Clive for the support we have received from Lancashire Police. We look forward to continuing our working relationship with the police and Crime Commissioner and...
JRC Chair, Mark Adlestone OBE has written in The Jewish Chronicle about the need to drastically change the way we undertake interfaith dialogue: Please click here to read the article.
Russell Conn, Chair of the Education Advisory Group and Graham Gordon of j4s teamed up with Board of Deputies Vice President, Jeremy Michelson to represent our community at the Collabor8 event held by the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. Collabor8 brings together faith groups, social action groups and the...
We held further excellent discussions with newly elected MPs from across the region. Marc Levy, our Chief Executive was delighted to be able to congratulate Phil Brickell MP, Lorraine Beavers MP, Josh Simons MP and Jo Platt MP on winning their elections. We look forward to working in partnership on...
Our Chief Executive was in Westminster today for the first time since the General Election. It was fantastic to speak with and congratulate returned and newly elected MPs from across the region. Marc Levy is photographed with Gareth Snell MP, Christian Wakeford MP, Connor Rand MP and Jon Pearce MP....
The joint UJIA and Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester & Region Leadership Programme has kicked off, teaching practical leadership skills to candidates across the community. UJIA have run the programme for over ten years, resulting in numerous graduates taking positions of responsibility in communal organisations.