Altrincham and Sale West Constituency General Election Hustings

We held the last in our series of Hustings in the Altrincham and Sale West Constituency at Bowdon Shul. Following the retirement of Sir Graham Brady, the constituency will definitely be electing a new MP. A packed room heard from: Oliver Carroll – Conservative Jane Brophy – Liberal Democrat Connor...

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Cheadle Constituency General Election Hustings

We held the latest in our series of Hustings for the Cheadle constituency at Yeshurun Synagogue. The packed meeting was Chaired by Andrea Cohen and featured: Mary Robinson – Conservative Tom Morrison – Liberal Democrat Kelly Fowler – Labour Thank you to the candidates for taking part in a lively...

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Bury South General Election Hustings

Working alongside the Jewish Leadership Council and the Board of Deputies of British Jews, we hosted parliamentary hustings across Greater Manchester. The first session was in bury South and chaired by Deborah Ross.  Constituents heard from: Arnold Saunders – Conservative Party Andrew Page – Liberal Democrat Party Christian Wakeford –...

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Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration

Thank you to the Israeli Embassy for a wonderful belated Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration, held at the residence of HE The Israel Ambassador, Tzipi Hotovely. It was moving to hear powerful words delivered by Hen Mazzig and be surrounded by so many wonderful communal professionals, leaders and advocates for Israel.

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The HelpLine

Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester, Paul Dennett visited The HelpLine in Salford to learn about the important work they do, providing confidential and anonymous services supporting individuals from the Jewish community facing challenges.

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In Conversation with Dame Maureen Lipman and Natasha Hausdorff

A sell out crowd of 300 came to listen to Dame Maureen Lipman and Natasha Hausdorff – two of our community’s most formidable advocates for the Jewish people and the State of Israel. The joint Fed and Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester & Region (JRC) event saw Dame Maureen...

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Visit to Manchester Mesivta and Shir Hatorah Yeshiva

Our Chair and Chief Executive visited Manchester Mesivta and Shir Hatorah Yeshiva. At Mesivta, we met the senior management team and discussed their recent successes and future vision for the school. Mark Adlestone then addressed the boys at the Yeshiva about his pride in being Jewish, the importance of giving...

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