To the Editor:
Through the columns of your newspaper, we would like to bring
to the notice of your readers the plight of the library in
the Jewish Cultural Center of Manchester.
For the past 18 years, this esteemed library has served the
wider Jewish communities of the North West of England. It
provides not only a vast amount of Jewish reference
materials, but it also has the largest lending capacity, and
is the only source of Torah fiction and nonfiction available
to the chareidi community. We lend out approximately 400
books and tapes per week.
However, due to its severe financial situation, the library
is faced with closure.
It needs the support of the community, NOW.
We appeal to everyone, past, present and future members, and
anyone concerned in the community, to help keep the library
open.
Any donations will be welcomed.
Yours Faithfully,
The Librarians
The Jacob Shine Library
c/o The Jewish Cultural Centre
Bury Old Road
Manchester M8 6FY
