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Isolated but not Alone

Camp Simcha’s programme of lockdown support has offered a ray of sunshine to shielding families. When the coronavirus crisis began, Camp Simcha’s Manchester art teacher, Chava Erlanger, was working flat out. In her role running therapeutic art sessions for seriously…

J LifeAugust 27, 2020

Manchester Community News

Come So Far

The Pennine Wayfarers, which celebrated 50 years last year, has completed thousands of walks around Greater Manchester, the peak district, the North York Moors and the Lake District. Elaine Bermitz reports. For some of members of The Pennine…

J LifeAugust 27, 2020

Manchester Community News

JWA’s Domestic Abuse Helpline Steps In

JWA’s Domestic Abuse Helpline Steps In The Jewish Women's Aid (JWA) Domestic Abuse Helpline has been a vital part of its service as the first point of contact for many of the women JWA supports. The helpline is a confidential,…

J LifeAugust 27, 2020

Manchester Community News

The FED Wins £1,000 Award Thanks to Public Nominations

The FED was one of 500 winners of a Movement for Good award, securing a £1,000 donation award. This award will support the charity's crucial support across the Manchester Jewish community, particularly its most vulnerable members. Members of the public…

Megan ArdisJune 24, 2020

Manchester Community News

2.9M Extension Work at the Manchester Jewish Museum

Extension work on the Manchester Jewish Museum on Cheetham Hill Road is well underway, after a 2.9M grant from the National Lottery. The pop up Manchester Jewish Museum is now located in the Manchester City Centre Central Library which, because…

Megan ArdisMay 13, 2020

Manchester Community News

Manchester Community Coronavirus Resources

In strange, unprecedented times, the current situation is overwhelming for many of us. Although we can’t predict the future, JLife is committed to supporting and continuing working with the community as best we can through the coronavirus outbreak and out…

Megan ArdisMay 7, 2020

Features-Manchester Manchester Community News

Some important contacts for the Manchester Jewish community during the COVID-19 outbreak…

Shuls, support organisations, food shops, charities For contact details and info click here Emergency services by SMS Community helplines including CST, Chai Cancer Care, JAMHI, JAMI, Jewish Care and Jewish Helpline For contact details and info click here

J LifeApril 2, 2020

Manchester Community News

Tackling Everest for Friendship Circle

Manchester residents Caroline Sherwin-Derby, Michele Lewis and Juliette Rose are tackling the Everest Base Camp Trek, a 15-day hike which will see them climb over 5,500 metres across the Himalayas, to raise vital funds for The Friendship Circle. This will…

Megan ArdisMarch 10, 2020

Manchester Community News

Judge Rinder Delights Chai Cancer Care at Afternoon Social

In February TV’s Robert ‘Judge’ Rinder was the star guest at Chai Cancer Care’s fortnightly Wednesday afternoon social. The socials are organised by longstanding volunteers Lynne Silver, Andee Roback and Barbara Freedman who were recently awarded the Volunteer Team of…

Megan ArdisMarch 10, 2020

Manchester Community News

Medici of Manchester Opens The Friendship Circle Art Exhibition

A fabulous evening of amazing art, fine wine and delicious sushi for over 150 Friendship Circle members and guests took place recently, benefitting from the invaluable help of art gallery owner Richard Goodall. Guest speaker and main sponsor was Frankie…

Megan ArdisFebruary 25, 2020

Manchester Community News

King David High School Overwhelmed by Charity Challenge Support

After announcing an ambitious challenge to raise £1.2 million in 36 hours, King David High School in Manchester was overwhelmed by the response. With school budgets slashed by 30% by the Department of Education, King David High School’s governors decided…

Megan ArdisFebruary 25, 2020

Interviews-Manchester Manchester Community News

Claire Simon: Making Headway at BWJPS

10 years into her headship, Claire Simon of Bury & Whitefield Jewish Primary School (BWJPS), is proving that a small school can be just as mighty. Claire Simon, who was born and bred in Whitefield, has been working in education…

J LifeJanuary 22, 2020

Manchester Community News

Round Three

Sahar Sazgar, UJIA’s Manchester shaliach is preparing to vote for a third time in March, but warns against voter complacency. The last time I voted in the elections at the Israeli Embassy in London, I was sure that it would…

J LifeJanuary 22, 2020

Manchester Community News

Thanks For The Ride, Ronnie

MDA Israel was presented with a new blood bike paid for by donations from family and friends of the late Ronnie Cohen. Ronnie Cohen was a passionate supporter of Israel’s cause. He served in the 1967 Six-Day War in the…

J LifeJanuary 22, 2020

Manchester Community News

The Suite Life

HL Events announce the date of the third edition of The Great Simcha Showcase, this time at The Shrubberies. HL Events, the events company behind The Great Simcha Showcase, has revealed the 2020 edition of the next North West showcase…

J LifeJanuary 22, 2020

Manchester Community News

Dancing Strictly: Dancing to the Tune of £10,000

Nine amateur dancers went head to head in a bid to waltz, salsa and quick-step their way to the prestigious Dancing Strictly title, all in the name of raising money for Manchester Maccabi. Craig and Joanna Feldman after the show…

J LifeJanuary 7, 2020

Manchester Community News

Memorial Day at the Museum

Manchester Jewish Museum, currently in residence at Manchester Central Library, will hold a special day of performances to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day. On 27th January, Manchester Jewish Museum will mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2020 (HMD) with two premieres of musical…

J LifeJanuary 6, 2020

Manchester Community News

Maccabi Makeover

After 13 years as a Jewish hub of sporting and communal activity, Manchester Maccabi will benefit from new investment in its Prestwich centre. Manchester Maccabi and UJIA have announced a joint venture which will see Manchester Maccabi undergo a general…

J LifeJanuary 6, 2020

Blog-Manchester Manchester Community News

Review: LOVE IN SUSPENDERS [UK Jewish Film Festival 2019]

Elaine Bermitz checked out Love in Suspenders at HOME Manchester as part of the closing night of UK Jewish Film Festival in the city... The 23rd UK Jewish Film Festival ended with this lovely Israeli comedy of love and loss…

J LifeNovember 22, 2019

Blog-Manchester Manchester Community News

Review: FROM SLAVERY TO FREEDOM [UK Jewish Film Festival 2019]

Elaine Bermitz headed to HOME Manchester as part of UK Jewish Film Festival to see From Slavery to Freedom, a moving documentary about the refusenik movement... While millions of Jews found refuge in the new Jewish state, over a million…

J LifeNovember 22, 2019

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Manchester Community News

Isolated but not Alone

Come So Far

JWA’s Domestic Abuse Helpline Steps In

The FED Wins £1,000 Award Thanks to Public Nominations

2.9M Extension Work at the Manchester Jewish Museum

Manchester Community Coronavirus Resources

Some important contacts for the Manchester Jewish community during the COVID-19 outbreak…

Tackling Everest for Friendship Circle

Judge Rinder Delights Chai Cancer Care at Afternoon Social

Medici of Manchester Opens The Friendship Circle Art Exhibition

King David High School Overwhelmed by Charity Challenge Support

Claire Simon: Making Headway at BWJPS

Round Three

Thanks For The Ride, Ronnie

The Suite Life

Dancing Strictly: Dancing to the Tune of £10,000

Memorial Day at the Museum

Maccabi Makeover

Review: LOVE IN SUSPENDERS [UK Jewish Film Festival 2019]

Review: FROM SLAVERY TO FREEDOM [UK Jewish Film Festival 2019]

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