Manchester Reform Synagogue extend a warm welcome to all. We are the Progressive Jewish community in the heart of Manchester, inspiring individuals with Reform Jewish values and traditions. Our aim is to to empower members to find a Jewish path to their life. Judaism goes beyond the individual, with a key focus on also supporting others in our society to achieve their full potential. Personal rights need to be balanced by responsibility to others, whether by helping to reduce poverty, hunger, strife, or climatic change and pollution. We provide education and events. More than this, we provide a sense of community. Come and join us in meeting today’s challenges.
A statement from Progressive Jewish clergy on Israel and Gaza
We recognise that the pathway towards a political solution will be painful. But creating a road map to something different is utterly necessary, so that Israelis and Palestinians can live side by side in peace. We pray in sorrow, but also with hope that universal and humane values will prevail. Now let there be a time for peace.
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- Come and join us in the city centre
We hold Shabbat and Festival services, as well as social and educational activities regularly at our city centre location. Come and join us in the very heart of Manchester. Look forward to welcoming you soon. Please note that for security reasons, all visitors will need to contact the office in advance of their visit to be allowed entry. - Celebrate the High Holidays with Us
We celebrate all the High Holidays in our city city premises. All services will be conducted by Rabbi Dr Chazan Barbara Borts. For more details click here. Please note that for security reasons, all members and visitors will need to obtain tickets from the office in advance of these services to be allowed entry. - Israel and the Diaspora
Third session Tuesday 17th September – What Israel means for and to the Jews in the Diaspora. Fourth session Tuesday 7th October – Israel and the Jewish people after Oct 7th. Please join us as we continue to share our views & feelings on these sensitive subjects in a safe space & with respect. For more information and to book, please contact the office. - Friday Night Shabbat at Home
Come and enjoy a relaxing Shabbat Friday night at home. Upcoming dates: 13th September – South Manchester; 4th October – North Manchester; 18th October – South Manchester. Please contact the office for further details. - We stand united with Humanity
We stand united with Jews and everyone in the world abhorred by the tragic loss of life and displacement of innocent people throughout the Holy Land and the world. We pray that Leaders everywhere will seek peace and reconciliation rather than war. In times of crisis, we are reminded of our Sages’ statement of Jewish faith to which we should listen and respond with our eyes wide open. - Our Rabbis Lisa Barrett and Warren Elf
We are lucky enough to have Rabbi Lisa Barrett and Rabbi Warren Elf, MBE as our current Rabbis. Both grew up in Manchester, are well known to our members and have strong links to the wider community, promoting and strengthening our social responsibility priorities within GM and further afield. They both look forward to welcoming you to services and Shule activities.