Viewpoint

Some of the most important dates in the Jewish calendar are fast approaching. Rabbi Ephraim Guttentag of the Whitefield Hebrew Congregation discusses why we need to reconnect through pray and also by being a part of the community traditions on Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New year) and Yom Kippur (the day of Atonement). Listen and hopefully be inspired.

Mychiel Balshine and Fiona Maynard interviewed people on Park Lane Whitefield to hear what was their favourite purchase on a Sunday morning from the local deli and also to understand what were their thoughts on living in the community as well as any connection they may have had with the Whitefield Hebrew Congregation, whether they are Jewish or non Jewish. It made for interesting listening!

A podcast with Izzie, Ilan and Eddie, three teenagers who went on the Poland trip with Aish. They discuss the impact this journey has had on deepening their awareness of the Holocaust, but also how much the whole trip influenced their attitude to Judaism and in particular the way they now approach their everyday lives.

Find out what makes religion relatable to the younger members of our Jewish community.

Daniel Marcus spoke at WHC about how to answer some of the questions that many members of the community are being asked around the Israel / Gaza war.

Andy Burnham and Kate Green were invited to WHC to discuss the role of Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester. Amongst other issues, questions were asked about the present and future vision for Manchester, tackling homelessness and policing and safety for all the various groups living within Greater Manchester.