Oldest Manchester deli closing is ‘end of an era’
Titanics kosher store closed its doors last week, after the community was 'taken over' by big supermarket chains
Manchester’s oldest kosher deli finally closed its doors last week as the grandson of the founder described “the end of an era”.
The deli, called Titanics, was named after the ill-fated ocean liner because its founder, Joseph Hyman, survived the famous sinking.
Last week his grandson Stanley said: “It is a very sad day and the end of an era in Manchester. The community has been taken over by the big supermarket chains. At Pesach, for example, the supermarkets sell everything for less than half the price, so everybody started to go there because it was cheaper.”
Russian-born Joseph Hyman left for New York to escape anti-Semitic pogroms, but was dropped off in Glasgow instead. It later transpired that many Jews experienced something similar, so making their home in the UK.
Hyman tried his luck again in 1912, and got third-class tickets on the Titanic. He was one of the few fortunate enough to get into a lifeboat.
Keep community journalism free.
Jewish News is free for everyone. No paywall. No barriers. Just trusted journalism for anyone who wants to stay connected to Jewish life in Britain.
If you value that, please support us.
From as little as £5 a month, you can help keep our journalism free and accessible to all.
Every day, we report on the issues that matter to our community. We celebrate achievements, support charities, challenge antisemitism and ensure Jewish voices are heard more widely.
From as little as £5 a month, you can help us continue to:
- Report on the stories shaping Jewish life in the UK and beyond
- Bring our community together through shared stories, events and campaigns
- Celebrate the people, culture and moments that define our community
- Support organisations doing vital work across Jewish Britain
You can make a one-off donation or become a regular supporter. Every contribution helps keep our journalism free, independent and accessible to all.
If everyone who values Jewish News gave a small amount, it would make a real difference to our future.
