Aftermath of the Terrorist Attack at Heaton Park Synagogue
In the aftermath of the recent terrorist attack, the Jewish Representative council of Greater Manchester & Region has been working tirelessly to represent and support our community. Over the past 36 hours, we have engaged with the world’s media and spoken directly with senior politicians, including the Prime Minister, Deputy...
Press Conference Following the Attack at Heaton Park Synagogue
At this impossibly difficult time for our community, we have spent the day liaising with Government and speaking on the media. Yesterday evening, our Chair, Chief Executive and the Regional Director of CST joined the Home Secretary, Mayor of Greater Manchester, the Chief Constable, Police and Crime Commissioner, Chief Fire...
JRC Statement on the Terrorist Attack on Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester
Yesterday, on Yom Kippur – the holiest day of the Jewish year – our community’s worst fears came true when a terrorist attacked congregants as they entered the Heaton Park Synagogue on Middleton Road in Manchester. This horrendous attack is the culmination of two years of constant Jew hatred targeting...
Rabbi Danny Bergson Visits UCLAN
Our Community Stakeholder & Engagement Manager, Rabbi Danny Bergson visited UCLAN Jewish society. Although a small JSoc, consisting mainly of Jewish people, it also includes Christians who actively want to support a Jewish presence on campus, especially in light of the rise of antisemitism in general society. Topics included the...