Heaton park synagogue attack

Stories from Holocaust survivors and refugees to be told in Manchester schools

The initiative comes following the antisemitic terrorist attack on Heaton Park Synagogue

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Relatives of Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who was killed in the December 14 Bondi beach terror attack, lean over his coffin during his funeral on December 17, 2025. (Image: Getty)

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Jews had to die, repeatedly, before the UK acted on ‘globalise the intifada’

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Alan Levy from Heaton Park synagogue in Westminster Hall (Image: Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester/X)

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Heaton Park survivor slams ‘platitudes and inactivity’ among politicians on antisemitism

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Vigil at Heaton Park Hebrew Synagogue on October 09, 2025 in Manchester (Image: Getty)

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Man charged with helping Manchester synagogue attacker scout defence site

By Mark Wood

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The man was arrested at Manchester Airport (Image: Getty Images)

Heaton park synagogue attack

Heaton Park Synagogue terror suspect arrested at Manchester Airport

By Jamie Shapiro

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A police officer stands outside Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester (Getty Images)

Heaton park synagogue attack

Government commissions former DPP to review legal protections against ‘hate and intimidation’ following Heaton Park attack

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Keir Starmer hosted an Interfaith reception at Number 10 (Photo: Lauren Hurley/No. 10 Downing Street)

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Keir Starmer ‘more worried’ about social cohesion than he has been in years

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Manchester rabbi: ‘Terrorist’s worldview was shaped by demonisation of Israel’

Rabbi Daniel Walker said the terrorist who attacked his synagogue had been influenced by ‘an atmosphere of hate’

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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November 4, 2025 10:56

Rabbi Daniel Walker (left), pictured in Warsaw with former prime minister Boris Johnson and Rabbi Menachem Margolin, chairman of the European Jewish Association

‘Kind, caring’ Melvin Cravitz died from multiple stab wounds inflicted during synagogue terror attack, inquest hears

The inquests into the deaths of the two worshippers killed at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation on Yom Kippur opened today

By Jane Prinsley

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October 29, 2025 15:01

Adrian Daulby (left) and Melvin Cravitz - the victims of the Heaton Park attack (Photos: Greater Manchester Police)

Jewish organisations issue joint call for a ‘comprehensive government strategy on antisemitism’ following Heaton Park attack

‘We need sustained action to combat the root causes of antisemitism’

By Siam Goorwich

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October 29, 2025 10:07

The Manchester community holds its breath – and hold on onto each other

Naomi Frankel spent Succot in the heart of the Bury community and witnessed the way grief and love live side by side on these streets

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October 24, 2025 11:51

Floral tributes outside Heaton Park Synagogue (Photo: Naomi Frankel)

Ex-wife of Manchester terrorist reveals that he raped her

Elizabeth Davis says Jihad Al-Shamie became increasingly violent and controlling

By Siam Goorwich

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October 20, 2025 17:26

Jihad Al-Shamie was married to Elizabeth Davis for 12 months (Picture: Jihad Al-Shamie/ Facebook)

King lauds ‘wonderful’ CST during visit to site of Manchester synagogue attack

The King and Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis visited Heaton Park synagogue, where two people lost their lives on Yom Kippur

By Daniel Ben-David

3 min read

October 20, 2025 13:12

King Charles meets members of Manchester's Jewish community at Heaton Park Synagogue on October 20, 2025 (Image: Getty Images)

Heaton Park fundraiser launched to help families of victims and injured

The money will also go towards counselling and support groups for congregants

By Gaby Wine

2 min read

October 17, 2025 14:28

Flowers left as a tribute to the victims of the Heaton Park Synagogue attack on Yom Kippur (Photo: Getty Images)

By Keith Black

Strong words from UK leaders won’t tackle antisemitism. We need action

It is time the hate marches and Islamist extremism were seriously addressed, say the heads of the Board of Deputies and the JLC

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October 17, 2025 11:16

Police and other emergency responders attend Heaton Park Synagogue after a stabbing and car attack on Yom Kippur (Photo: Getty)

Hero dad who held off Manchester terrorist is discharged from hospital

Father-of-three Yoni Finlay was accidentally shot by police as terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie launched his knife attack on October 2

By Jamie Shapiro

1 min read

October 16, 2025 16:23

Yonni Finlay is one of three victims of the attack who were hospitalised (Image: Instagram/ Naz_Hashem)

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Heaton park synagogue attack

Stories from Holocaust survivors and refugees to be told in Manchester schools

Jews had to die, repeatedly, before the UK acted on ‘globalise the intifada’

Heaton Park survivor slams ‘platitudes and inactivity’ among politicians on antisemitism

Man charged with helping Manchester synagogue attacker scout defence site

Heaton Park Synagogue terror suspect arrested at Manchester Airport

Government commissions former DPP to review legal protections against ‘hate and intimidation’ following Heaton Park attack

Keir Starmer ‘more worried’ about social cohesion than he has been in years

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