Jonathan Kalmus

Bernstein’s vision for Manchester future

Manchester Jewry could benefit from the recession as better job prospects and higher living standards stem the tide of younger community members migrating to London.

Jacobson's filthy time

Manchester minister dies in Jerusalem

Friday night project in Manchester

Manchester students lose boycott motion

Burglar gets his very own eruv

A Manchester eruv may still be under discussion but one local burglar has got his own, all to himself. One catch — he is not allowed to use it.

Chief is bullish on Manchester’s future

Chief Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks has predicted a rosy future for Manchester Jewry despite the large-scale migration of younger community members.

JNF weekend earns over £50k for Sderot

Responding to a plea from Sderot for funding for a secure park for children, JNF Manchester raised over £50,000 at the weekend.

My Fair Sadie proves to be a box-office sensation

A “women’s only” religious musical comedy has been the hottest ticket for Manchester Jewry.

Shrubs is set to grow through diversifying

Coroners Bill favours scan over the knife

A dramatic fall in the number of invasive post-mortems carried out on Jewish people against their families’ wishes could be on the horizon, according to new legislation proposed in parliament this week.

Meeting Miliband

Concern over rising antisemitism since the Gaza conflict was voiced by Manchester Jewish leaders in a meeting with David Miliband during the Foreign Secretary’s visit to the city last Thursday.