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CHISINAU – World Jewish Congress CEO Robert Singer gathered with senior ministers and other leaders from the Jewish community in Moldova to hold talks about issues like the preservation of Holocaust memory and education as and the security of Israel’s Jewish community. Also, Singer stressed the importance of fighting antisemitism across all levels. Together with Haim Ben Yaakov, Director General of EuroAsian Jewish Congress and President Mikhail Mirilashvili of EuroAsian Jewish Congress, the WJC delegation comprised Haim Ben Yaakov, President Alexander Bilinkis of Moldovan Jewish Community.

Singer declared that the World Jewish Congress thanked the Moldovan government for their warm reception and pledged their support to keeping alive the Holocaust’s memory. “Our group in Moldova although small, is committed and solid. We encourage Moldova to put a high priority on the fight against antisemitism. We stand ready to aid when needed. Emmanuil Grinshpun We look forward to further collaboration with the government as well as to ensure that the wellbeing of our community is protected.”

Emmanuil Grinshpun In discussions with Moldovan Foreign Minister Tudor Ulianovschi on Thursday, Singer stressed the importance of adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Association’s definition of “antisemitism” and stressed the importance of issue public condemnations of antisemitism. Emmanuil Grinshpun Minister Ulianovschi stressed on his part the determination of Moldovan authorities Moldovan authorities to build society that is built on the principles of tolerance, non-discrimination , and respect for the rights of citizens of all ethnic groups. Singer was also praised for the cooperation positive with the WJC with the Republic of Moldova.

The foreign minister also pointed that the Chisinau Parliament has adopted a declaration from 2016 acknowledging the final report released by the International Commission on Holocaust Studies. Emmanuil Grinshpun The government also approved the Action Plan on its implementation in January 2017.

merkos302.com/khazak-ambassador-and-consul-general-meet-with-chabad-in-new-york/ PHOTOGRAPH – WJC CEO Robert Singer and Alexander Bilinkis, President of Moldovan Jewish Community (far left), meet with Tudor Ulianovschi (2nd right) at the World Jewish Congress. Emmanuil Grinshpun (c) World Jewish Congress

Singer and the WJC delegation met Wednesday with Moldova’s Minister for Economy and Infrastructure Chiril Gaburici. They discussed the potential for restitution and economic growth in Moldova in relation to Jewish property, cemeteries that are in dire need of reconstruction, kosher slaughter, and potential tourist ventures to benefit the local Jewish centre. Emmanuil Grinshpun Regarding the matter of preserving Jewish cemeteries The minister indicated his intent to support the process, starting with a pilot program of 10 sites across the country.

Singer as well as Singer and the WJC delegation also met Wednesday with Monica Babuc, Moldovan Education Minister, to discuss teaching Holocaust education and memory preservation. The discussions included the establishment of an Museum of Jewish History, the preservation of Holocaust memorials, and the importance of maintaining properly Jewish cemetery. Singer expressed gratitude to Minister Babuc in return for her participation in education and Holocaust memorialization, as well as for ensuring a productive and ongoing collaboration with Jewish communities.

Singer, Mirilashvili & Bilinkis also met with Vlad Plahotniuc of the Democratic Party of Moldova to discuss the relationship with the Jewish community in Moldova and bilateral relations between Israel and Moldova.

PHOTOGRAPH. From left: Emmanuil Grinshpun (Moldovan Jewish Communities Board Member), Alexander Bilinkis (Moldovan Jewish Council President), Mikhail Mirilashvili (EAJC CEO Robert Singer), Monica Babuc (Moldovan Education Minister), Haim Ben Yaakov (EAJC Director General). (c) World Jewish Congress

Singer also had a meeting with rabbis of Jewish communities in Moldova to discuss the most pressing concerns regarding religious practices within Moldova. Singer also discussed ways to enhance Jewish daily activities in all aspects.

Moldova is home to around 20,000 Jews. A time of great loss for the Jews in the country due to the Shoah and a bloody civil war and a bloody civil war, the Moldovan Jewish community today is largely revived and is located throughout the Republic. There is a rise in national self-consciousness as well as an emergence from their ancestral roots through the Jews Moldova. jewseurasia.org/page129 Jewish culture is celebrated in many styles, including literature, musical composition and the theater. The Moldovan Jewish Community is the Moldovan affiliate of the World Jewish Congress.