“Following sight of an open letter directed to Manchester City Council we have spoken directly with the leadership about the issues raised. In recent months we have commended the Council Leadership for their solidarity to our community and their explanation on this atter has left us further reassured. When reviewing...
Our Chief Executive was in Parliament to attend the Holocaust Educational Trust (UK) reception to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. Powerful speeches from Holocaust survivor, Annick Lever, the Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood MP and Simon Sebag Montefiore. Marc had the opportunity to speak with the Home Secretary to say thank you...
Our Chief Executive, Marc Levy joined colleagues from the Community Security Trust and antisemitism Policy Trust as we met the Chief Whip of The Conservative party, Rebecca Harris MP. In the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attack targeting Heaton Park Synagogue, Rebecca commemorated the victims by laying a wreath on...
The UJIA and JRC Leadership Course formally commenced with a highly engaging first session, held at the Manchester Jewish Museum. The session focused on the demographics of the Greater Manchester Jewish community, providing participants with valuable context and insight into the community’s current landscape and future challenges. The meeting was...
We were delighted to welcome Stephen Young, Chief Executive of Salford City Council, who addressed the latest Jewish Strategic Group meeting. the group comprises members from our diverse community and representatives from key external stakeholders. The discussion covered key priorities affecting our community, including: Housing Social care Antisemitism Mental Health...
Our Chief Executive arrived in Westminster to see a brilliant installation in the heart of Parliament to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. The JRC will be attending many HMD ceremonies across Greater Manchester and the surrounding regions over the coming weeks. It was particularly pleasing to see a beautifully presented tribute...
“The Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester & Region welcomes the decision by the Home Secretary to prevent Dr Shadee Elmasry, an individual we consider to be an extremist preacher from entering the United Kingdom. This action sends a clear and important message that those who promote hatred, extremism or...
Mark Adlestone, Chair of the JRC: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Louis Rappaport, former President of the Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester & Region. Louis served the community with dedication, integrity and strength. His communal leadership and relationships with other faith communities has left...
“We express serious concern at the planned appearance of Dr Shahdee Almasry in Bolton. Dr Almasry is a preacher who has in our opinion courted controversy by repeatedly seeking to downplay the atrocities committed by Hamas terrorists. He has also engaged in what we consider to be appalling antisemitic tropes...
“We welcome the conviction reached today at the conclusion of the terrorism trial in Preston. This followed the uncovering of a terrorist plot to commit a marauding attack designed to inflict mass casualties against the Jewish community. The list of locations referenced during the trial will be familiar to all...