Relocation Focus Group

One of our longstanding projects revolves around understanding why young Jewish people are motivated to move from Greater Manchester to London. We are also looking at what more needs to be done in order to entice young people to settle in Greater Manchester. We held a focus group comprised of...

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Labour Friends of Israel Annual Lunch

We were pleased to attend an impressive Labour Friends of Israel Annual Lunch. It was fantastic to speak with Shadow Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, Ambassador Hotovely, Shadow Ministers, MPs and candidates. Steve Brisley gave a heartbreaking address about members of his family who had been murdered and currently held hostage...

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March Against Antisemitism

Greater Manchester was well represented at today’s March Against Antisemitism. A huge thank you to the organisers for enabling us to show we are a strong, proud, vibrant and united community. Amazing to have so many friends standing with us in solidarity at this difficult time.

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The Friendship Circle Fundraising Dinner

The Friendship Circle fundraising dinner was a huge success with over 600 people from across our whole community in attendance. It was a special evening celebrating the work and achievements of an amazing organisation and their inspirational members.

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League of Jewish Women Coffee Morning

Our Chief Executive spoke at the League of Jewish Women Coffee Morning. The event was held alongside the Council of Christians and Jews.  The League and CCJ have both been active for 79 years, volunteering across all communities. Marc spoke about the inspirational work of our communal organisations and their...

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Remembrance Day JRC Representation

The JRC represented the community at cenotaphs across Greater Manchester to remember our fallen heroes. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, not the years condemn.  At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember...

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Peace Vigil at Manchester Cathedral

Our Chair, Mark Adlestone joined faith leaders from across Greater Manchester at a silent vigil thinking of peace in the Middle East. Thank you to Dean Rogers Govender and Manchester Cathedral for arranging an important and poignant evening for all communities across our city.

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