The community will be aware of the recent arson attack, and a previous attempted arson attack, on local Kosher restaurants. We have spoken with senior officers at GMP who are treating this with the utmost seriousness and the community can be assured that a full and thorough investigation will take place....

Text of the Jewish Representative Council’s message read at the Community Tehillim on Monday 29th May 2017, in the presence of the Chief Rabbi, on behalf of the President of the Jewish Representative Council, Sharon Bannister: Chief Rabbi, Rabbonim, Honoured Guests, children of all ages Ladies and Gentlemen My thanks...

Statement from the Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester and Region. It is with great sadness that we respond to the terrible news from the Manchester Arena. Very few of us can begin to comprehend the horror of this event. Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured and the families...

RepPresents Shavuot 2017 is now out and available for download by clocking the link or image below.

Messages from Greg Nogradi and David Ezra-Okonsar reflecting on the recent terrorist attacks. Both will be performing in a Gala Concert on Sunday 9th July at The Stoller Hall as part of JAFFA – the Jewish Arts Festival For All – dedicated to the City and people of Manchester. Rhapsodies...

Running Order for JAFFA Sunday 2nd July 2017 11am     Guided heritage walk around Cheetham Hil Synagogue Available throughout the day Art exhibition by Dr.Tony Raynes 12pm         L’chaim Kapelye Klezmer Band 12.45pm   Carmel Berke talking on nutrition 1.30pm     Carol Jason Celebration band 2pm           Official Opening 2.15pm     Q and A with artist...

We would like to invite all young people in School Years 3 to 11 to participate in this exciting event taking place in July as part of JAFFA, Jewish Arts Festival For All. The winning works will be displayed at the new  Norman Stoller Hall, Huntsbank, Manchester- part of Chethams...

General Election Hustings for the community are being run in four seats by the Jewish Representative Council in partnership with The Jewish Leadership Council, The Board of Deputies of British Jews and Yeshurun Hebrew Congregation, Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation, Holy Law South Broughton Synagogue and The Bowdon Synagogue. Please attend for the opportunity to question your potential representatives and make...

Gary Shewan  Assistant Chief Constable ( GMP), our guest speaker today at the JRC Annual General Meeting, addressed the Council in relation to antisemitism and hate crimes in Manchester. Sharon Bannister, our President, highlighted  the Council’s numerous achievements during the past year in her annual report.   Jonny Wineberg, Chair...