Communities Professionals Conference

The JRC is committed to the professional development of our communal staff and trustees. Earlier today, we held the second Jewish Communities Professionals Conference.  It was terrific to be joined by over 50 members of staff from a number of organisations from across our whole community. Workshops were delivered on:-...

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Yesod Senior Leadership Conference

Our Chief Executive, Marc Levy joined Jewish professionals from across Europe at the Yesod Senior Leadership Conference in Paris. Excellent sessions and discussions were held on leadership, demography, Jewish teachings, challenges and successes in Jewish communities across the continent. This included a fascinating conversation led by Dr Jonathan Boyd from...

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Annual Jewish Leadership Council Afternoon Tea

Everyone connected with the JRC is extremely proud to be a member of The Jewish Leadership Council. This afternoon, we were delighted to join other communal organisations and parliamentarians from across the House of Commons and House of Lords at the annual JLC Afternoon Tea. Guests were addressed by JLC...

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A Conversation: Lord Austin of Dudley

The Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester & Region and Jewish Leadership Council hosted Lord Austin of Dudley at an event in Greater Manchester. He was in conversation with Mark Adlestone OBE DL, Chair of the JRC and a Trustee of the JLC. An enthusiastic crowd heard Mark thank Lord...

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Cost of Living

We joined the Leader of Trafford Council, Tom Ross and Dubby Klyne from L’Chaim Foodbank to discuss their extensive work helping hundreds of vulnerable families across Greater Manchester. We focused on hos best to address the causes of poverty along with the challenges being faced by foodbanks across the country.

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Bury Council Anti-Poverty Summit

It was fantastic to join Bury Council for their latest Anti-Poverty Summit. There were interesting presentations detailing the help available to those struggling with the cost of living. If you are looking to find assistance please take a look at our ‘Here to Help’ booklet by clicking here

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Whitefield Shul Business Learning Exchange

Our Chair, Mark Adlestone was the keynote speaker at the Whitefield shul Business Learning Exchange. He discussed his career in business, philanthropy and the development of the JRC. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Rabbi Guttentag and the team at Whitefield Shul.

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Coronation Ceremony at Bevis Marks Synagogue

It was a privilege to be present at the stunning Bevis Marks Synagogue for a ceremony to mark the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. We congratulate the Jewish Leadership Council, Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Spanish and Portuguese Sephardi Community for choreographing a truly...

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Civic Service Coronation Celebration at Manchester Cathedral

We were delighted to join other dignitaries and faith leaders at a Civic Service to celebrate the Coronation at Manchester Cathedral. Our Chair, Mark Adlestone spoke movingly about how King Charles III ensured the Chief Rabbi could attend and participate in the Coronation before reciting a prayer in Hebrew and...

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