The Representative Council of North East Jewry (‘Rep Council’) is the umbrella organisation representing the Jewish communities, individuals and organisations in the North-East of England.

Jewish communities have been established across the North East since the 18th century, from Sunderland to Hartlepool, and from Whitley Bay to Newcastle. Although most of these old congregations have now gone there are still active Jewish communities in Newcastle and Darlington, as well as the ultra-orthodox centre in Gateshead.

As well as providing support and representation for the Jewish community, the Rep Council hosts cross-communal events throughout the year such as Yom Ha’atzma’ut (Israel Independence Day) and Holocaust Memorial Day - see our News page for information about HMD 2021.