Last night, we launched the UJIA and JRC Leadership Programme. Historically, the UJIA have run the programme for over ten years, resulting in numerous graduates taking position of responsibility in communal organisations. It has been a pleasure to work with Yael Mohaliver Brif, Carmel Berke and Ben Shapiro from the...
Our Chair, Mark Adlestone brought greetings from the Jewish community at the inauguration of the new Lord Mayor of Manchester, Cllr Paul Andrews. We look forward to showcasing the work of our communal charities and organisations to the Lord Mayor during his term of office.
This morning, we joined UJIA and the British Israel Chamber of Commerce as we listened to the inspirational Gadi Katz. Gadi spoke about his experiences serving in the Israel Defense Forces with a focus on the legalities of war and the extensive lengths taken to avoid civilian casualties.
The JRC were briefd by Community Security Trust (CST) about this ongoing investigation. We are grateful to the team at CST, Counter Terrorism Policing and Greater Manchester Police for their invaluable work protecting our community. CST Statement: Three men have been charged as part of an ongoing investigation being carried...
Our Chief Executive attended a fantastic Yom Ha’atzmaut Business Breakfasted hosted by the UJIA. Wonderful speeches were given by Chief Rabbi Mirvis and Israel Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely about the strength and resilience of Israel on her 76th birthday. We were also inspired by the story of heroism and resilience of...
Yom Hazikaron Tekes was extremely powerful as our community came together to remember the brave soldiers of the Israel Defence Forces who gave their olives in defence of the State of Israel. As is usual, we also commemorated the victims of terrorism. This was naturally even more pertinent following the...
Congratulations to the Yom Hashoah committee for an outstanding presentation commemorating the six million men, women and children murdered during the Holocaust. The theme this year was ‘Escape.’ Powerful testimony was heard from Holocaust survivor Anne Super who was hidden as a young child. In addition, Jonathan Freedland spoke about...
Alongside Community Security Trust (CST) and the Union of Jewish Students (UJS) we have spoken with the University of Manchester about the encampment established on campus focusing on the conflict in the Middle East. We are grateful to the University for their support and our statement can be seen below.
The Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester & Region and the Jewish Leadership Council hosted Hustings ahead of the Greater Manchester Metro Mayoral Election on 2 May. We were joined by: Jake Austin – Liberal Democrat Dan Barker – Reform Andy Burnham – Labour Laura Evans – Conservative Candidates delivered...
The JRC has recently been dealing with huge issues affecting our community on a local and national level. Throughout, we have been fortunate to rely on the advice and guidance of Sir Michael Ellis MP and our Chief Executive recently met with Mr Ellis to thank him for his invaluable...