Watch Now!
Lord Michael Levy is perhaps one of the Jewish communities’ most influential leaders of all time, as he is not just the President of JLGB, but also President of Jewish Care, JFS, Barnet & Southgate Colleges, Sense AND Sense International.
Born in 1944 to Samuel and Annie Levy, Michael grew up in Stoke Newington in North London. Leaving school to become a chartered accountant in 1966, he set up a professional accountancy practice that quickly built up a range of clients in the music and entertainment industry, with clients such as the Foundations – creators of JLGB party Classics “Build Me Up, Buttercup” and “Baby, Now That I Found You”.
With a successful client list, Michael founded Magnet Records in 1973 which became one of the most successful independent labels of its day having launched the careers of both Alvin Stardust and Chris Rhea. He would go on to sell his record label to the Warner Brothers in 1988, so he could put his energy into the fundraising for charities, raising over £60 million for Jewish care alone between 1988 to 1994.
His reputation, brought him in to contact with a young Tony Blair, and they became close friends. Soon after Michael would be become Labour’s Chief Fundraiser, which led to Tony Blair’s monumental 1997 general election victory.
For his contributions to the music, non-profit and political sectors, he was granted a life peerage in September 1997, and become Baron Michael Levy of Mill Hill! He then became Special Envoy to the Middle East for Tony Blair, where Lord Levy was commended by both Israelis and Palestinians for offering constructive suggestions and building lasting relationships in the region.
In 2007, Lord Levy took on the position of President of JLGB, and has been fundamental, and simply phenomenal, in helping JLGB reach its potential to national acclaim, as a leading youth and charity organisation.
Taking his time out of his incredibly hectic schedule, we are so honoured and thrilled that he has been able to join us this evening to tell us more about life, his journey and his vision for the future. Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome tonight’s very special and honoured guest, Lord Michael Levy
Be yourself.
Be your best self.
For 125 years, young Jewish people have been discovering just how brilliant they can be and how they can make the world a better place through JLGB. Whether you're 8 or 18, whatever you want to be, join in and be your best self with us!
Find your local group
Your stories
-
Cidney Miller awarded prestigious Diana Award Read more
-
Linda Diamond awarded MBE at Windsor Castle Read more
-
Sign up for JLGB's Kosher Duke of Edinburgh's... Read more
-
JLGB's Local Groups Return! Read more
-
JLGB's Winter Camp is Back and Better Than Ever! Read more
-
Legendary JLGB Summer Camp Returns! Read more
-
JLGB Return to Face-to-Face Weekly Youth... Read more
-
HRH PRINCE PHILIP, THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH Read more
-
Alan Menken on JLGB Virtual Read more
-
David Walliams OBE on JLGB Virtual Read more
-
Wes Streeting MP on JLGB Virtual Read more
-
JLGB Virtual wins JVN Award Read more
-
Jonny Searle MBE on JLGB Virtual Read more
-
Shaun Bailey on JLGB Virtual Read more
-
Jamie Lee Curtis & Christopher Guest on Virtual Read more
-
The Rt. Hon. Lord Eric Pickles on JLGB Virtual Read more
-
“One of a kind” JLGB volunteer recognised in... Read more
-
DofE with a Difference: 100s sign up for the Duke... Read more
-
Primary school children give the gift of kindness... Read more
-
JLGB Virtual Announced as a Finalist for a 2020... Read more
-
Young volunteers give helping hand to those in... Read more
-
Louisa Clein - TV and Theatre Actress Live in our... Read more
-
Bob Saget Live on JLGB Virtual Read more
-
Justin Cohen, News Editor and Co-Publisher of The... Read more
-
Meet JLGB’s New Shinshinim for 2020-2021! Read more
-
Phil Rosenthal the American Television Writer and... Read more
-
Prince of Wales joins JLGB as Patron for 125th... Read more
-
A-list celebrities join JLGB for GPG Summer party Read more
-
Lord Levy praises JLGB for reaching 1.8 million... Read more
-
JLGB face-to-face local activities ready to... Read more
-
The Future: Q&A with Neil Martin OBE, JLGB Chief... Read more
-
Brent Spiner, Star Trek actor discusses autism... Read more
-
Jeff Garlin's hilarious youth-led Q&A keeps us... Read more
-
Craig David Live on JLGB Virtual Read more
- @JLGBHQ4d
Read more at: https://t.co/D9Piku6V3b We're so excited to announce that a member of the JLGB... - @JLGBHQ24d
Switch to summer mode with the two-week NCS summer program ☀️☀️ Make friends for life,... - @JLGBHQ25d
Less than 4 weeks to go! Walk or run 1k, 5k or 10k with your friends or family at the Maccabi Fun... - @JLGBHQ27d
JLGB summer camps offer a wide range of innovative activities where YOU are the star! ⭐ Use code... - @JLGBHQ32d
Ready to experience the summer of a lifetime? If you’re in year 11 or 12 the NCS Summer Programme... - @JLGBHQ33d
For a remarkable 70 years, Her Majesty The Queen has been devoted in service to her country and our... - @JLGBHQ33d
For #VolunteersWeek we're spotlighting our Evolve volunteering platform. Find hundreds of... - @JLGBHQ38d
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! If you’re aged 15-17 you don’t have long to sign up for the NCS Summer 22... - @JLGBHQ39d
Only one month to go! Walk or run 1k, 5k or 10k with your friends or family at the Maccabi Fun Run!... - @JLGBHQ45d
Are you in years 11 or 12 and want the opportunity to make a positive change in your community?... - @JLGBHQ49d
Get creative! JLGB's Summer Camp offers opportunities to learn new skills and feel inspired. Sign up... - @JLGBHQ52d
📢 Boost your CV with NCS! 📢 Give yourself the chance to develop the skills that employers... - @JLGBHQ60d
❓Are you in year 11 or 12?❓ If so, you can make an impact through social action projects. Your... - @JLGBHQ70d
🚨 2 WEEKS FOR JUST £50 🚨 Do you want to gain vital skills and knowledge for your UCAS form... - @JLGBHQ78d
JLGB Summer Camp is back for another year of thrilling activities, jam packed days and musical...