We will be using this area of the website to share any statements, resources and support.
- Greater Manchester VCFSE Leadership group response (below)
- Independent Public Advocate To Support Victims of Synagogue Terror Attack
- Support for people affected by the terrorist attack on Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester
- Statement from City Mayor Paul Dennett on Heaton Park Synagogue attack
- JAMH Trauma Support Sessions
- Greater Manchester Police website
- Greater Manchester Resilience Hub critical incident and trauma service for VCFSE staff
- Ensuring a Culturally Sensitive Response: Key information on Jewish Culture and Holy Days
Greater Manchester VCFSE Leadership Group Response To Attack At Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue In Manchester
We are deeply shocked and saddened by yesterday’s violent attack on Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on Middleton Road in Crumpsall, Manchester.
Our thoughts are with the families affected and we stand in solidarity with the affected worshippers, their families, and the wider Jewish community, who faced an unconscionable attack on Yom Kippur.
The voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector in Greater Manchester, as always, stands with our diverse communities and against violence, and we will continue to play an active part in the response, support our faith communities, and commit ourselves to standing against hate wherever it arises.
We are also deeply concerned about the ongoing increase in intolerance in our society, including prejudice on the basis of race, sexual orientation, religion, and other identities. We stand in solidarity with all who are affected.
The latest updates from Greater Manchester Police on yesterday’s incident are available on their website: www.gmp.police.uk/news/greater-manchester/news/
To the sector, who are often among the first port of call in a crisis, we hope your staff are safe and supported at this distressing time. Greater Manchester Resilience Hub provide a critical incident and trauma service to all VCFSE staff, as well as health and care staff. Visit here for details: https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/gmrh-staff
The Greater Manchester VCFSE Leadership Group
We are a Leadership Group dedicated to promoting the role and involvement of the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector in Greater Manchester. View the full list of our members: www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/who-we-are
Manchester City Council have shared the details of a vigil that will be held at 3pm today, (3rd October), at the junction of Middleton Road and Crumpsall Lane (M8 5DS). It will be a space for reflection, support and collective strength in the face of hate. More details are available on their post on X: http://bit.ly/46AhonF
JAMH (Jewish Action for Mental Health) Trauma Support Sessions
In response to the recent attack at Heaton Park Synagogue, JAMH (Jewish Action for Mental Health) is offering free trauma support sessions to help those affected. To register or for more information, email: admin@jamh.org.uk
