We were delighted to meet with Tom Tugenhadt MP, the former Securities Minister in Westminster. Tom has been a longstanding friend to the Jewish community and the JRC. He spoke at our March Against Antisemitism and met with us and CST in his Ministerial capacity on a visit to Manchester....
“It is perfectly possible to make legitimate criticisms of the Israeli Government without resorting to disgusting Holocaust comparisons. Such comments are an appalling inversion of the Holocaust, are deeply offensive and must be considered unbefitting of an elected Member of Parliament. This type of rhetoric does nothing to bring communities...
Our Chair and Chief Executive met Greater Manchester Police and Crime Commissioner Kate Green, Manchester City Council Leader Bev Craig, alongside Deputy Leaders Joanna Midgeley and Gary bridges to discuss a number of issues on our agenda. We spoke about the levels of antisemitism being experienced across society, the excellent...
Our Chief Executive, Marc Levy wrote for LBC with his thoughts on the failings of the BBC and Glastonbury festival. “As a music lover, i have always cherished the BBCs coverage of the Glastonbury Festival. To be able to relax and watch an eclectic mix of artists perform is a...
We were in Parliament yesterday and witnessed the proscription of Palestine Action. This is something we have asked for consistently for some time. it is right and proper that these domestic terrorists are prevented from targeting not just the Jewish community but also institutions in wider society.
Thank you to everyone who joined the campaign to ensure the Victoria Warehouse refused to platform the artist at the centre of the recent Glastonbury furore, engaging in antisemitic hate. We will always robustly challenge cultural venues to ensure they do not offer a platform or amplify those that promote...
Further to our previous update, we again contacted the Victoria Warehouse requesting an urgent update regarding whether the concert will go ahead. It is our view that this is now untenable given the police investigation, the cancellation of US visas and the fact that they have been dropped by their...
Our CEO, Marc Levy and Management Board member, Raphi Bloom joined stakeholders from across the community at The Jewish Leadership Council Summer Parliamentary Reception, hosted by Baroness Margaret Hodge. We enjoyed the opportunity to speak with colleagues from so many charities who undertake invaluable work and it was wonderful to...
“We have been made aware that Bob Vylan is scheduled to perform on the 5th and 6th July at the Victoria Warehouse in Manchester. The fallout from his appalling, hate filled concert at Glastonbury has shocked the Jewish community. Whilst appreciating the importance of artistic freedom, this individual now has...
Our Chair, Mark Adlestone OBE had an excellent discussion with the Deputy Israel Ambassador, Daniela Grudsky Eckstein. Mark relayed the support and solidarity of the whole Greater Manchester community to the people of Israel. The meeting focused on the work of our communal stakeholders who are collaborating to support Israel...