The Mustard Tree
The JRC has a special relationship with The Mustard Tree as Mark Adlestone chairs both organisations. We were thrilled to join Jo Walby, her team and people from across Greater Manchester at their annual dinner to hear from Greater Manchester Metro Mayor, Andy Burnham about their life changing work.
Interfaith Dinner to Celebrate the Jewish Festival of Succot
The Jewish Representative Council (JRC) and Jewish Leadership Council (JLC) hosted an Interfaith Dinner at Heathlands Village to celebrate the festival of Succot. Following a reception, guests were welcomed into the Succah by Chair of the JRC and JLC Trustee, Mark Adlestone OBE DL. During the meal, the Lord Lieutenant,...
Conservative Friends of Israel Fringe at Tory Conference (Day Two)
We have been busy with meetings on the second day of the Conservative party Conference. We also attended a Conservative Friends of Israel Business Breakfast with Education Minister, Robert Halfon MP and Lord Pickles, followed by a discussion hosted by the Antisemitism Policy Trust on conspiracy theories with Danny Stone,...
Celebration to Mark the 154th Anniversary of Mahatma Ghandi’s Birth
We were honoured to represent the community at a special celebration to mark the 154th anniversary of Mahatma Ghandi’s birth, at Manchester Cathedral. It was a privilege to join civic and religious leaders from across Greater Manchester, who read prayers about tolerance unity and friendship.
Conservative Friends of Israel Fringe at Tory Conference
It was fantastic to be at the annual Conservative Friends of Israel Conference fringe this evening and see a packed room there to hear supportive words from a number of senior Government Ministers. We enjoyed speaking with many MPs, including; Party Chair, Greg Hands MP, Secretary of State for Defence,...
JRC Chief Executive Discusses Policy Issues at No10
Our Chief Executive, Marc Levy spent time at Downing Street discussing policy issues affecting the Jewish community.
BBC Radio Manchester
It was great to join BBC Radio Manchester and Asma Younus to speak about our survey for yourng people in Greater Manchester. You can access the survey here
Installation of Reverend Charles Kwaki-Odoi as an Ecumenical Canon
Our Chair, Mark Adlestone was delighted to join dignitaries from across Greater Manchester at Manchester Cathedral for the installation of Reverend Charles Kwaki-Odoi as an Ecumenical Canon. We wish Charles all the best in his new role and look forward to continuing our close working relationship.