Urmston Cemetery Vandalism – Can you help?

Below is a lost of the graves which have been damaged at Urmston Cemetery. Whitefield Synagogue which manages these plots, is having trouble finding relatives of those whose headstones have been vandalised. If you can help, please contact Whitefield Synagogue on 0161 766 3732 NEWER SECTION     Bertelstein Lily...

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Annual Report 2017

ANNUAL REPORT 2017 Mission of the Council To serve, represent, unite, defend and protect Jewish interests and provide opportunity for collaboration and co-ordinated action in Greater Manchester and Region. Aims of the Council: Provide infrastructure support to affiliated organisations, building their capacity to deliver services and activities; Respond to need...

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Press release – funding for Voluntary Aided Faith schools

 Press Release                                      11 May2018 The JRC notes with interest the announcement by the Government that it will provide funds for local authorities to create a new generation of “voluntary-aided” faith schools. These will be able to be fully selective on grounds of religion – and the funding for their creation...

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Board of Deputies Hustings

Watch last night’s Board of Deputies Presidential Hustings, organised with the Jewish Representative Council and held at Stenecourt Synagogue, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN1SR2WDWx4. Excellent debate with four top quality candidates.

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