The Merseyside Jewish Representative Council
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Yom Kippur
As we emerged from the solemn reflections of Yom Kippur, we were deeply shocked and saddened by the distressing news from Heaton Park Synagogue. Our hearts are with the Jewish community in Manchester and with Jewish communities across the United Kingdom. Every person should be able to enter a house of worship without fear—free to pray, gather, and seek peace without threat to life or safety.The Merseyside Jewish Representative Council stands firmly against hate, racism, and antisemitism in all its forms. We believe that these forces have no place in our society. In solidarity with people of all faiths and cultures, we call for unity grounded in truth, justice, and mutual respect.
Rosh Hashanah
Happy New Jewish Year​​
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is observed in 2025 from Monday evening, September 22 until nightfall on Wednesday, September 24 (1st–2nd of Tishrei, 5786).
It marks the beginning of the High Holy Days—a time of introspection, repentance, and renewal—culminating in Yom Kippur ten days later.
We observe traditions including lighting candles each evening; festive meals featuring symbolic foods—such as round challah dipped in honey, apples dipped in honey, pomegranates, and the head of a fish or other kosher animal—symbolizing hopes for a sweet, prosperous year. Another custom is Tashlich—a prayer by flowing water where we symbolically cast off our sins.
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The Merseyside Jewish Representative Council wishes the community a Shanah Tovah Umetukah—a good and sweet New Year filled with peace, health, and blessing.
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Praying for our families and friends in Israel
Here is how you can donate:
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UJIA: https://ujia.org/
American Joint Distribution Committee: https://www.jdc.org/
New Israel Fund (NIF): https://www.nif.org/
ZAKA: https://zaka.org.uk/
Ort: https://ortuk.org/
United Hatzalah israelrescue.org