JRC Statement on the School Strike for Palestine

The conflict in the Middle East has always been extremely complex and it is imperative that the subject is discussed sensitively. Schools have a responsibility to their students, staff and wider society to ensure that hostilities taking place thousands of miles away is not imported into their classrooms and onto...

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#atimetosaythankyou

We are thrilled to be joining Rabbi Chait and GIFT, along with the communities in Leeds and London for this year’s #atimetosaythankyou initiative. This special initiative allows the Jewish community to thank emergency services, hospital and care staff for working and being away from their families on Christmas Day. In...

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Chief Rabbi, Sir Ephriam Mirvis KBE Visits Greater Manchester

It was a huge privilege to join CST and facilitate a visit for the Chief Rabbi to speak with the Jewish community and external stakeholders across Greater Manchester. The Chief Rabbi started by speaking with staff and volunteers at CST to thank them for their commitment in keeping the community...

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Hostage Families Welcomed in North Manchester

We partnered with Mizrachi UK and other stakeholders to welcome families of those taken hostage by Hamas. Our Vice Chair, Bernie Yaffe spoke how securing the hostages’ release is a prime objective of our community.  The following day, we also introduced the families to Conservative Party Chairman, Richard Holden MP....

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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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