Leeds Jewish Representative Council (LJRC) continues to go above and beyond in responding to the needs of the community.
As other community organisations have scaled back, LJRC has stepped in, helping to lead Yom Hazikaron (with UJIA), Holocaust Memorial Day, October 7th remembrance, and programming for Pesach and other Chagim.
It has also delivered ulpan classes, helped launch Moishe House Without Walls (MHWOW) to support young Jewish adults, and run intergenerational programmes that build connection and pride in Jewish life.
The launch of the Leeds Chaplaincy highlighted how faith, business, and community can come together to create more caring, inclusive spaces.
Earlier this year, LJRC completed a community-wide survey to hear directly from residents about their concerns, priorities, and hopes.
Responding to calls for greater transparency, the LJRC now provides regular newsletters and updates through the Leeds Jewish Community Facebook group. The board has produced a new draft strategic plan and budget designed not only for LJRC but for the wider Jewish community.
This plan brings together synagogues, youth groups, welfare bodies, cultural organisations, and CST to build a shared, inclusive, and sustainable vision for Jewish life in Leeds. However, much of this work is done on a shoestring.
With some grant funding coming to an end, the LJRC is exploring new partnerships and funding models to ensure its impact continues to grow.
The LJRC’s commitment remains unwavering: to speak out, step up, and reach across divides for the good of the Leeds Jewish community. Jewish life here is not only worth preserving – it’s worth celebrating. Together, we will continue to lead, advocate, and stand strong.
To those who have already supported this work, thank you. To anyone new to the LJRC who wishes to stay informed or become a patron, please contact info@ljrc.org.
