NHS North West Leadership Academy

Do you have the experience to re-shape the health and care landscape in England? Amazing opportunity to join the NHS as an Independent Chair for the Integrated Care Systems, roles across the UK and two based in the North West. https://www.england.nhs.uk/non-executive-opportunities/2021/07/27/independent-chairs-for-the-integrated-care-systems-for-england/ In the North West we are committed to promoting...

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Concerns discussed with GMP

    The Community Security Trust, Jewish Leadership Council and Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester & Region have all enjoyed an excellent, longstanding working relationship with Greater Manchester Police.  This has been solidified in recent years with the unwavering support of Baroness Beverley Hughes in her role as Police and...

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No room for prejudice and hatred in the City of Manchester

      Precedent has dictated that when there is conflict in the Middle East, the Jewish community in Manchester and across the country endures a surge in antisemitic incidents. The Jewish community has always had an excellent relationship with their neighbours across Manchester.  Throughout history, the community has played an...

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L’Chaim Foodbank

We met with Dubby Klyne to learn about the phenomenal work undertaken by the L’Chaim Foodbank. The organisation provides emergency food packages and fantastic quality clothing to individuals and families across Greater Manchester who are struggling financially.

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Hatzola Manchester

Salford Mayor writes…. “Great meeting Hatzola Manchester this morning along with John D Merry, Shar August & learning about the fantastic work they do within our Jewish community in Salford & especially the work they’ve been doing during the pandemic. Thanks to Marc Levy for organising this today.”

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Hate crimes will not be tolerated in Trafford

    Trafford is home to a thriving and diverse Jewish community who have always enjoyed an excellent relationship with friends and colleagues from wider society.  Unfortunately, over the previous few weeks, Jewish people and organisations been subjected to an increase in hate crime across the Borough due to reaction to...

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Salford Council disgusted to see rise in antisemitic hate crime

    As a direct result of the recent hostilities in the Middle East, the Jewish community across Salford has endured an unprecedented rise in antisemitic hate crime.  This follows a well-established pattern of Jewish communities being targeted due to a conflict taking place thousands of miles away. The primary concern...

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Bury Council support of Jewish Community

    As a local council, it has been profoundly troubling to see the Jewish community targeted on the streets of Bury due to unacceptable reactions from a minority of people to the conflict in the Middle East. In particular, we were deeply concerned to hear that the Community Security Trust...

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Frank Baigel o”h

BDE It is with great sadness that the Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester and Region announces the very sad passing of its former President, Frank Baigel. We take the opportunity to acknowledge Frank’s immense contribution to the Manchester Jewish community and the Representative Council.  The community will undoubtedly be...

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