JRC Chief Executive Speaks at the Wednesday Club

JRC Chief Executive, Marc Levy was delighted to speak to a packed room at The Shrubberies Wednesday Club. He shared insights into the work of the JRC and reflected on our response to the October 2nd terrorist attack at Heaton Park Shul. It was an excellent opportunity to engage with...

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A Rabbi, An Imam and a Priest in Conversation

JRC Chair, Mark Adlestone OBE and Chief Executive, Marc Levy joined last night’s conversation with a Rabbi, an Imam and a Priest. This was exactly the kind of interfaith engagement of which our communities need more. It wasn’t a box-ticking exercise or based around polite platitudes: it was a constructive,...

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Meeting with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester

JRC Chair, Mark Adlestone OBE and Chief Executive, Marc Levy were pleased to meet Metro Mayor, Andy Burnham and Deputy Mayor, Kate Green to discuss matters of importance to our Jewish communities. We are grateful for their continued engagement and their strong support for Jewish people across the region. Open...

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JRC Visits New Manchester Paperweight Trust Office

Marc Levy, JRC Chief Executive was delighted to meet Hannah Gerson from The Paperweight Trust at their brand new office on Kings Road. Paperweight provides vital support to people facing multiple and complex challenges including welfare and benefits applications, family breakdown, debt and financial difficulties. Their work truly makes a...

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JRC Statement on the Community Security Trust Antisemitic Incidents Report

“The JRC notes with deep concern the findings of the Community Security Trust’s latest report documenting the second highest number of antisemitic incidents recorded annually. Within our region, 476 incidents were registered including the deadly terrorist attack targeting Heaton Park Synagogue. This resulted in the murder of Adrian Daulby and...

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JRC Meeting with Leaders of Stockport and Trafford Council

We are grateful to Cllr Mark Roberts, Leader of Stockport Council and Michael Cullen, Chief Executive, as well as Cllr Tom Ross, Leader of Trafford Council and Sara Todd, Chief Executive for taking the time to meet with JRC Chief Executive, Marc Levy. We had an important and constructive discussion...

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JRC Statement on Comments Made by Pep Guardiola

“We have repeatedly asked for prominent individuals to be mindful about the words they use given how Jewish people have had to endure attacks across the globe. Pep Guardiola is a football manager. Whilst his humanitarian reflections may be well-intentioned, he should focus on football. Manchester City is being let...

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Meetings with Key Stakeholders

JRC Chief Executive, Marc Levy had a busy day in London meeting key stakeholders. The day began with a visit to CST HQ, alongside the APPG on Terrorism, chaired by Rossendale and Darwen MP Andy MacNae, together with his parliamentary colleagues and officers. This was followed by a series of...

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HMD Commemoration at St Annes Hebrew Congregation

Over 200 attended this year’s HMD at St Anne’s Hebrew Congregation. Dignitaries included; the Chief Constable of Lancashire Constabulary, Sacha Hatchet; High Sheriff, Helen Broughton MBE DL; John Barnett MBE DL; faither leaders and Mayors from across the local towns, including Wyre, Fylde and Kirkham. Thank you to Ernie Hunter...

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Rabbinic Training Academy Visit

JRC Chief Executive, Marc Levy really enjoyed speaking with the Rabbinic Training Academy about the work of the JRC and reflecting on how we act strategically to deliver impact for the Jewish community. He shared how we engage at the highest levels of government to ensure our diverse community’s voice...

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