Israel rally set to raise the roof

A live webcast of the event will run at www.salutetoisrael.org.

Thousands of people have already confirmed that they will attend the event by joining groups on Facebook and other social networking sites. 

Douglas Krikler, UJIA chief executive, said: “We want the whole community to mark Israel’s 60th birthday. We are excited to celebrate with friends and family here in the UK at an event that will educate the public about the importance of our connection with the people of Israel, as well as providing a family friendly fun time with a carnival atmosphere.”

The celebration is being overseen by a team of community organisations, under the aegis of the Board of Deputies and Jewish Leadership Council. They include: UJIA, JNF UK, Zionist Federation, Zionist Youth Council, the United Synagogue, the Movement for Reform Judaism and other main synagogue bodies. 

The Manchester celebrations will include a street parade starting at a North Manchester location. For further details email manchester@salutetoisrael.org or call the JNF office on 0161 795 7565.

The parade will be followed by the “Party in the Park” at Heaton Park with three hours of entertainment.