Marc Levy, Chief Executive of the Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester & Region, attended a critical summit at Downing Street alongside communal representatives, the Prime Minister, senior Cabinet Ministers and civic society leaders. The meeting addressed the ongoing national emergency following the terrorist incidents at Heaton Park Synagogue and...
The JRC and Heaton Park Synagogue were delighted to welcome Lisa Nandy, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media & Sport. Also present was Bury South MP, Christian Wakeford MP. We discussed how the terrorist attack against the Synagogue has impacted our community and unequivocally conveyed the steps needed by...
As we continue speaking with Government and media in the aftermath of the terrorist incident in Golders Green, we held our latest Jewish Strategic Group meeting at the Heaton Park Synagogue that was itself targeted in a deadly attack targeting Jewish people on Yom Kippur. The group brings together representatives...
During another impossibly difficult day for our community, it has been a privilege to spend the evening celebrating the work of The Fed. It is more important than ever that we recognise the immense work of our communal organisations like The Fed. The breadth and depth of their work in...
The JRC were well represented at Heaton Park Synagogue as our community came together to mark the dedication of two Magen David Adom vehicles in memory of Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Dauby to were tragically murdered in the October 2nd terrorist attack. We were honoured to hear powerful, moving words...
JRC Chief Executive, Marc Levy was delighted to attend the Magen David Adom UK inaugural Bridge to Israel Awards in London. He joined the First Lady of Israel, Michal Herzog, the Chief Rabbi, Hen Mazzig and communal leaders for an inspirational evening celebrating those who have contributed an immense amount...
JRC Chair, Mark Adlestone was the speaker at the official opening of the Paperweight offices in Manchester. This marked an exciting step forward for an organisation dedicated to supporting individuals facing financial and legal challenges with practical, compassionate guidance. The organisation had been active across Greater Manchester for some time...
The JRC is delighted to be supporting Jewish life in Greater Manchester for young professionals with our first Friday night event organised by Yael Bergson. Rabbi Danny Bergson, JRC Stakeholder and Engagement Manager commented that it “is an exciting opportunity to help young Jewish people in Manchester connect with each...
Strong and constructive engagement has continued with MPs in Westminster as we continue to raise urgent concerns from our community. Our Chief Executive is pictured with MPs, Chris Webb (Blackpool South), Lorraine Beavers (Blackpool North & Fleetwood) and Paul Waugh (Rochdale) to discuss the deeply worrying levels of antisemitism and...
In the wake of the deeply distressing arson attacks over the weekend we have been in Westminster to ensure the voices and concerns of our community are heard at the highest levels. Across a series of back-to-back meetings, we engaged with Ministers and Shadow Ministers alongside partners from the Community...