Statement on the Proscription of Palestine Action

“We are delighted with the news that Government will formally move to proscribe Palestine Action. Greater Manchester and the surrounding regions are familiar with their glorification of terrorism, thuggery and vandalism. Their behaviour has been a longstanding threat to society as we work to ensure the Middle East conflict is...

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JRC/UJIA Leadership Course

Understanding our communal infrastructure has been a key component o the JRC and UJIA Leadership Course. This evening, the meeting focused on social care with participants speaking with The Fed’s Mark Cunningham, Manchester Jewish Housing Association’s David Mintz and Esty Bruck of The Friendship Circle Manchester.  

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Proactive Engagement at Westminster

We continue to be proactive, speaking with MPs from across the region alongside the Community Security Trust (CST) and Antisemitism Policy Trust to discuss the current anxieties facing our community. At a time when we are experiencing record levels of hate crime across all sections of society, we are grateful...

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Adam Science and Dangoor Leadership Courses Discussion

Leadership development remains a key priority for the JRC. Our Young Leadership Course, run in conjunction with UJIA, has been hugely successful. The work ensuring there is a leadership pipeline is of critical importance and we are fortunate to have so many young people willing to take on important roles...

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Young Leadership Course

The JRC and UJIA held the latest excellent session for our Young Leadership Course participants. The discussion focussed on Israel and the Jewish community. Thank you to North West Friends of Israel’s Raphi bloom, UJIA’s Nici Wertheim, UK Lawyers for Israel’s Daniel Berke and Nigel Tobias from the British Israel...

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JRC Statement Following the Terrorist Attack in Colorado

“As Jewish communities across the world were preparing for the festival of Shavuot, we received the devastating news that a march in Colorado to highlight the plight of those held hostage in Gaza was attacked by a terrorist shouting “Free Palestine” and throwing Molotov cocktails. Twelve people were injured leaving...

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Greater Manchester Jewish Community Awards 2025

The JRC hosted the Jewish Community Awards sponsored by Beaverbrooks the Jewellers on Thursday 29th May. The event was designed to highlight the immense contribution of communal charities, their staff, charities, volunteers and trustees across Greater Manchester and region. Ion total, around 200 nominations were received for the following Awards:...

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Chief Superintendent of Bury Police Meets with Hatzola and CST

The JRC was pleased to facilitate a constructive meeting with the Chief Superintendent of Bury Police, Kirsty Oliver, Hatzola and the Community Security Trust (CST). The discussion focused on thanking GMP for their support and discussing important issues on our agenda, along with enhancing cooperation and strengthening relationships between our...

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