UJIA and JRC Leadership Course – Session One

The UJIA and JRC Leadership Course formally commenced with a highly engaging first session, held at the Manchester Jewish Museum. The session focused on the demographics of the Greater Manchester Jewish community, providing participants with valuable context and insight into the community’s current landscape and future challenges. The meeting was...

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Jewish Strategic Group Meeting

We were delighted to welcome Stephen Young, Chief Executive of Salford City Council, who addressed the latest Jewish Strategic Group meeting. the group comprises members from our diverse community and representatives from key external stakeholders. The discussion covered key priorities affecting our community, including: Housing Social care Antisemitism Mental Health...

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Holocaust Memorial Day Exhibition in Parliament

Our Chief Executive arrived in Westminster to see a brilliant installation in the heart of Parliament to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. The JRC will be attending many HMD ceremonies across Greater Manchester and the surrounding regions over the coming weeks. It was particularly pleasing to see a beautifully presented tribute...

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Home Secretary Blocks Entry to the UK of Dr Shadee Elmasry

“The Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester & Region welcomes the decision by the Home Secretary to prevent Dr Shadee Elmasry, an individual we consider to be an extremist preacher from entering the United Kingdom. This action sends a clear and important message that those who promote hatred, extremism or...

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