Humans of The Fed

Growing up in apartheid South Africa, the young Keith Rosen knew little of England or of organised religion. Today, as The Fed's Religious Director, Reverend Rosen plays one of the most crucial roles…

This week we present one of the most moving podcasts we've recorded, and so poignant coming just after Yom HaShoah.

Simon Hill HonFRPS was given his first camera at the age of four. 

In the interve…

Today we've got a bit of a first...

We have a volunteer, a fundraiser and a member of The Fed's Bar and Bat Mitzvah program all rolled into one, and just 12 years old!

Ben Sarak is the son of Natas…

In 1975, a young man was invited to lead the services for the fledgling Heathlands Village shul.

That young man, Chaim Rose - known to all at The Fed as Rabbi Rose - could never have imagined the ch…

Dan Rosenberg is the founder and host of the hugely popular Sod’s Law Podcast, which at the time of its conclusion had delivered 150 episodes and over 1 million downloads. Quite some going!

So whils…

The Fed relies on the dedication and tireless work of staff across a huge range of professions. From carers to caterers and maintenance to marketing, the full makeup of the organisation is the produc…

The year 1950 saw the start of the Korean War, James Dean get his first acting break, and a few new, trendy houses in the UK be designed with indoor toilets.

It was also the year in which a young Le…

We are indebted to the Steinberg family for agreeing to us publishing this week's podcast.

What seems just a very short time ago, Humans co-host, Raphi Bloom, sat down with Lady Beryl Steinberg, The…

George Carlin famously said that it's the quiet ones you have to watch out for.

Although Carlin was making a lighthearted comment on crime and punishment, his joke couldn't be more true for today's …

Bernie Yaffe qualified as an accountant in 1981 and became Chair of Trustees of The Fed in 2018.

In between those two major events, Bernie found himself living in South Africa, carrying out secret w…

Jude Moryoussef is a mother of 4 and someone who packs more into a week than most people do in a month!

Changing career in mid life to become a personal trainer and now specializing in fitness for w…

Depression, suicide, dementia, isolation.

Regular listeners of Humans will know by now that The Fed's tireless staff deal with these conditions, and more, on a regular basis.

What you may not know …

As far as 'full circle' goes, Marie Madeley's career is a tale of returning to your roots.

A Manchester girl, born and bred just a stone's throw from Heathlands Village, Marie found herself working …

This is a long episode, but such an important one.

In the nearly 12 months that Humans of The Fed has aired, something we have struggled with is bringing you stories from Fed clients, in first-perso…

On 22nd May 2017, the city of Manchester was rocked when a terrorist attack hit the Manchester Arena. One of the worst atrocities in British history, the response to this chilling tragedy saw the ver…

If you're a fan of Humans of The Fed, Karen Phillips likely needs no introduction.

The Fed's Chief Executive for much of the first two decades of the 2000s, Karen oversaw a raft of changes that pull…

James Anderson (no, not that one) has an incredible story to tell.

You might have come across him online or in the news without realising it, such is the reach and impact that his work is having in …

Mark Lillis has had one mightily unusual career path.

Having spent more than four decades in professional football - a journey which took him to Manchester City (and the top scorer in 1985/86!), De…

Nestled among the moors just a stone's throw from Heathlands Village lies Salford City Football Club - a small local team with a giant sense of ambition.

You might know of SCFC from the BBC and Sky …

Marc Levy’s rolodex (remember those?) would make most journalists drool.

Housing contact details for some of the most influential and powerful people in the country, he certainly isn’t short of indi…