Jewish charities publish social action manifesto

The forum comprises the Jewish Volunteer Network (Tzedek), the human rights organisation RenéCassin, the Jewish Council for Racial Equality, the Big Green Jewish website and the Jewish Community Centre for London.

"Social justice is at the core of what it means to be Jewish and the manifesto reflects the variety of concerns held by members of our community in the run-up to the general election," said Hannah Weisfeld, chair of the Jewish Social Action Forum and JCC Social Action and Campaigns Co-ordinator.

She added: "We hope this manifesto will be used by individuals to inform their voting choices and that political parties in the UK will take note of what we perceive to be the critical issues of the day."

Sarah Kaiser, director of RenéCassin, said: "This manifesto ensures that a Jewish voice will be heard calling upon the political parties to uphold human rights concerns at the upcoming election and beyond.

"We are particularly keen for all parties to recognise the importance of the Human Rights Act and to end the detention of vulnerable asylum seekers."

The full manifesto can be read at www.biggreenjewish.org

Read the manifesto