Jay Charara
Jay Charara is a UK-based jewish Social Psychologist, Author, and retired Senior University Lecturer.
Life and career
Born in Casablanca, Jay has been involved in the Jewish community for several years as Chair of the Jewish Community Foundation Trust and ex Vice Chair of the Greater Manchester Jewish Representative Council. He was instrumental in putting Greater Manchester Jewish Community on the national map and led the communal response during COVID.[1] Jay is notable for banning Tommy Robinson from speaking when he visited Manchester.
As a psychologist and communal leader, Jay was called upon to assist private and public firms with choosing the best leaders and senior managers, be it in Banking or the fire service or government. He was also privileged to teach leadership and strategy to undergraduates at the Manchester international college.[2]
As a communal leader in Manchester, Jay helped a community of over 30000 Jews navigate through challenging times; the arena bombing and terrorist attack. He made representations on behalf of the Jewish community on a regular basis to local councillors, MPs, Ministers and Secretaries of state in Manchester or in Westminster.[3]
Jay is active in local government as an Advisor to Andy Burnham and Paul Dennett. He also advises the Mayor on equality. He co chairs the Hindu Jewish Association Manchester. He advises the Bishop of Manchester Lord David Walker.[4]
Jay became an avid activist and campaigner for better mental health access for several years after he was diagnosed with anxiety. Since then, the stigma attached to mental health is no longer there, but nonetheless, his condition prompted him to pursue a degree in psychology and a Master’s in organisational and social psychology.[5]
Published works
Jay published numerous books, articles and podcasts in the field of Mental health and wellbeing, Social cohesion, Judaism and Culture. He is the author of Outsourcing, a guide for organizing translated to over 100 languages, and after his semi-retirement.
Philanthropy
Jay became a philanthropist working with local and Jewish communities to enhance their wellbeing and welfare. He founded his own foundation named the JCFT CiC to ensure access for all to public services and well-being for the local and Jewish community. He works with universities in researching and enhancing the community’s health and prosperity.[2]
References
- ↑ "Statement from Greater Manchester Faith Community Leaders on Coronavirus (Covid 19)". stmargaretsprestwich.com. 23 March 2020. https://stmargaretsprestwich.com/2020/03/23/statement-from-greater-manchester-faith-community-leaders-on-coronavirus-covid-19/. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Urgent and radical policies required to repair the damage of climate change". manchester.anglican.org. 23 March 2020. https://www.manchester.anglican.org/urgent-and-radical-policies-required-to-repair-the-damage-of-climate-change.php. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ↑ "Statement from GM Faith Leaders on the General Election". manchester.anglican.org. 19 November 2019. https://www.manchester.anglican.org/statement-gm-faith-leaders-general-election.php. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ↑ "Local councillors from North West learn about Jewish community at Manchester seminar". bod.org.uk. 11 March 2019. https://bod.org.uk/bod-news/local-councillors-from-north-west-learn-about-jewish-community-at-manchester-seminar/. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ↑ "Jay Charara JCFT Chair". linkedin.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-charara-a1a1b41b/?originalSubdomain=uk. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
