Collabor8

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...

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Further Meetings in Westminster

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...

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Chief Executive Visits Westminster Following General Election

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....

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JRC/UJIA Leadership Programme

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.  

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Altrincham and Sale West Constituency General Election Hustings

We held the last in our series of Hustings in the Altrincham and Sale West Constituency at Bowdon Shul. Following the retirement of Sir Graham Brady, the constituency will definitely be electing a new MP. A packed room heard from: Oliver Carroll – Conservative Jane Brophy – Liberal Democrat Connor...

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Cheadle Constituency General Election Hustings

We held the latest in our series of Hustings for the Cheadle constituency at Yeshurun Synagogue. The packed meeting was Chaired by Andrea Cohen and featured: Mary Robinson – Conservative Tom Morrison – Liberal Democrat Kelly Fowler – Labour Thank you to the candidates for taking part in a lively...

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Bury South General Election Hustings

Working alongside the Jewish Leadership Council and the Board of Deputies of British Jews, we hosted parliamentary hustings across Greater Manchester. The first session was in bury South and chaired by Deborah Ross.  Constituents heard from: Arnold Saunders – Conservative Party Andrew Page – Liberal Democrat Party Christian Wakeford –...

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