Our Chief Executive, Marc Levy wrote for LBC with his thoughts on the failings of the BBC and Glastonbury festival. “As a music lover, i have always cherished the BBCs coverage of the Glastonbury Festival. To be able to relax and watch an eclectic mix of artists perform is a...

We were in Parliament yesterday and witnessed the proscription of Palestine Action. This is something we have asked for consistently for some time.  it is right and proper that these domestic terrorists are prevented from targeting not just the Jewish community but also institutions in wider society.

Thank you to everyone who joined the campaign to ensure the Victoria Warehouse refused to platform the artist at the centre of the recent Glastonbury furore, engaging in antisemitic hate. We will always robustly challenge cultural venues to ensure they do not offer a platform or amplify those that promote...

Further to our previous update, we again contacted the Victoria Warehouse requesting an urgent update regarding whether the concert will go ahead.  It is our view that this is now untenable given the police investigation, the cancellation of US visas and the fact that they have been dropped by their...

Our CEO, Marc Levy and Management Board member, Raphi Bloom joined stakeholders from across the community at The Jewish Leadership Council Summer Parliamentary Reception, hosted by Baroness Margaret Hodge. We enjoyed the opportunity to speak with colleagues from so many charities who undertake invaluable work and it was wonderful to...

“We have been made aware that Bob Vylan is scheduled to perform on the 5th and 6th July at the Victoria Warehouse in Manchester. The fallout from his appalling, hate filled concert at Glastonbury has shocked the Jewish community. Whilst appreciating the importance of artistic freedom, this individual now has...

Our Chair, Mark Adlestone OBE had an excellent discussion with the Deputy Israel Ambassador, Daniela Grudsky Eckstein. Mark relayed the support and solidarity of the whole Greater Manchester community to the people of Israel. The meeting focused on the work of our communal stakeholders who are collaborating to support Israel...

We spent the day in Westminster advocating for our community, speaking with MPs from across the country. Topics of discussion included the current conflict in the Middle East, the urgent need for those held hostage in Gaza to be released, a focus on the concerning levels of antisemitic hate crime...

Thank you to the UJIA for bringing Eli Sharabi (the Israeli hostage freed after 491 days) along with his family to meet our community in Greater Manchester. It was a huge privilege to hear Eli tell his story in conversation with Rachel Riley at Heaton Park Synagogue in front of...

“We are delighted with the news that Government will formally move to proscribe Palestine Action. Greater Manchester and the surrounding regions are familiar with their glorification of terrorism, thuggery and vandalism. Their behaviour has been a longstanding threat to society as we work to ensure the Middle East conflict is...