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...
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...
A mayoral hustings was held on the evening of April 2nd attended by all prospective candidates. Here are their opening remarks. The manifesto for the Jewish Community of Greater Manchester and region is now available and can be accessed on this page: A Manifesto for the Jewish Community of Greater...
Good afternoon, I wanted to let you know that World Jewish Relief has launched an emergency appeal for the East Africa Food Crisis. Across the region, 16 million people are in need of immediate food assistance. Hundreds of people have already died of starvation. Drought, poor rains and conflict have...
The remarkable breadth of the work of the JRC was presented at its March meeting and showcased the impact of the new structure on both its work and involving more activists. Sharon Bannister, JRC President, welcomed delegates to the March meeting of the JRC at the Nicky Alliance Centre on...
The RepPresents Winter 2017 edition is now out. REPPRESENTS WINTER 2017 <- Download here
Statement about Sharon’s Award: We are hugely proud of the award of the British Empire Medal to our President, Sharon Bannister, in the New Year’s Honours list. Sharon has been an outstanding worker and leader in the Jewish community for the last two decades, committing herself to public service through...
Holocaust Memorial Day 2017 Events Blackburn Council with Darwen Borough Council: 1.30pm Tuesday 24th January at Blackburn Town Hall – Council Chamber. Contact [email protected] Bolton Council: 12.45pm Wednesday 25th January at UTC Bolton, Deane Road, BL3 5YZ. Contact Chan Parmar: [email protected] Bury Council: 7.00 pm Thursday 26th January at the...
National Remembrance Sunday 13th November 2016 will take place at following cenotaph memorials: Salford Cenotaph 11am, The Crescent, Albion Place, Salford. Manchester Cenotaph 11am, St Peter’s Square Bury Cenotaph 11am, The Rock, Bury. Prestwich Pados 11am, St Mary’s Road. Whitefield 11am, Stand Church. Cheadle Hulme Cenotaph 11am Stockport Cenotaph –...
