Children and Jewish unity were at the heart of Manchester’s Israel at 60 celebrations, which saw a 1,200-strong crowd fill the Sheridan Suite in the north-west of the city last Thursday.
For the kids, there was indoor ice skating, giant inflatable assault courses and interactive stalls, with around 150 volunteers from community organisations and youth movements helping them to get the most from their day. For the rest, Israeli band Kol Chai and singer Danny Bergson played Israeli and Jewish music throughout the evening and there were separate dancing areas for men and women.
Joshua Lester and Ben Green get their
skates on at the party
Daliah Bean from Whitefield was among satisfied customers, telling the JC: “My kids are loving it. It’s an extension to our Pesach holiday we’ve just spent in Israel.”
Cheadle doctor Jonathan Tuck said: “There’s a nice atmosphere and the event is good for solidarity.”