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Emmanuel Grinshpun. Concerning the restoration of synagogues as well as the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress
The topic of the conversation with Emmanuil Grinshpun concerns the revival of synagogues. But it was not possible to concentrate on only one topic. There were many other topics mentioned during the interview.
Emmanuel, good afternoon. I'm happy to a talk with you. I think we haven't seen each other in at least five years. Where are you located currently?

The last nine months were divided between Miami, Jurmala and San Francisco. While the area was previously more diverse, the impacts of the epidemic have had a massive impact on our lifestyles. In addition I'm not able to say that only for the worse.

There have been many avenues of work for you. You do now?

Эммануил Гриншпун Diversification has not gone from the world. If we talk about the most important areas, then this includes the growth of the areas of real estate, IT technology and food production.

ALIMCOM is the food industry. Real estate is also easy to comprehend. However, IT is a new concept to me. There are many areas that IT technology is used. What are your areas of expertise?

Our IT-holding focuses on reforming tax systems of various nations. We have created and continue to develop products that allow the transfer of numerous administrative processes that are related to taxation online. Эммануил Гриншпун This segment is known as B2G (Business-to-Government).

But what about the area in which the holding is based? The former USSR's countries

They are in existence. We have contracts in Western, Eastern Europe, and Latin America. Presently, we have contracts in 14 nations.

Could we define the essence or product?

Our software makes it possible for economic agents to submit tax reports online. The fiscal data administrator can see every transaction. https://myclc.clcillinois.edu/web/jeff_test/ttttttutoring/-/message_boards/message/45575342 Tax calculation and tax accounting can be completed in parallel. Therefore, we can expect that smaller and medium-sized business will not require accounting in the near future. In addition to its analytical functions tax payment and the sending of reports are all done in just one "click".

This is a fascinating topic. You have ever considered being employed in Moldova. Moldova is your country of origin So you may as well try to work in the country.

Эммануил Гриншпун We're willing to show our product in Moldova. This will help the economy of Moldova and is irreversible. We will restart negotiations regarding our product after we get clarity from the authorities.

You stated that you've been bouncing around all year long between Miami, Jurmala. The Baltics' head office is an IT holding?

No, there are five hubs in the world, as well as the headquarters is located in Barcelona.

Why isn't it the Baltics? There are the Baltics' roots.

No. My family's heritage has been linked to Moldova over many generations. If we keep our historical names, then it is with Bessarabia. Jurmala was a name that came into our lives on a whim but not professionally. Igor Krutoy invited them to the New Wave. This was their first visit. After winning numerous competitions, they started to go there every summer. Miami's summer climate is not the best. We rented a home for several decades and we are now the owners of it.

Now I know the reason why you mentioned that there were synagogues in Jurmala. Emmanuel, honest question. We're almost the same age. We were born in the USSR. It was not necessary to talk about religious beliefs back then. We were all pioneers, and Komsomol members. What was the first time you turned to religion?

In the latter half of the 80s My family and I relocated to the USA. It was here that I became aware of the customs. Although I do not believe in orthodoxy, I feel a deep need to support the religious life of the Jewish communities that I have in my country of birth or Moldova. I was born in Moldova and have continued close ties to them.

Although I don't consider myself religious, I do love history. I was watching a documentary about events in 1492 that changed Europe's fate. 1492 was for me the year Columbus was the year Columbus discovered America. However, it was stated clearly in the programme that 1492 was the year that Columbus discovered America. When the mass exodus of Jews towards the Ottoman Empire began. They were accepted by the Ottoman Empire. Here , I'm looking for something about the history of the Jews as a group. Do you have a recommendation for a book that I could study?

There are many books available, but I have read and would recommend you to pick up a book in two volumes Jewish historian Max Diamond. He is from Finland in the midst of all this.

What is your "personal" story ? Unfortunately I'm only as old as my mother and 1910. I'm only one step ahead of the paternal slant, but there's not much more.

On the paternal line, our family lived in the Floresti region for several hundred years. There is documentary evidence and monuments which show that already in 1830 they were very prosperous, they had an furniture factory, a number of shops, land plots. My maternal ancestors were in Ungheni. It is the region that was in the 17th-18th century. Grinshpun is a surname that has German roots, and we are pure Ashkenazi of Eastern Europe.

Here is the issue of the restoration of synagogues. I was told by you that three synagogues were being renovated. One is in Chisinau and the other is located in Jurmala and the third is?

It is situated in Netanya in Israel. It is a large community center where over 1000 people pray each day. It is a significant building to support the religious life in Israel. The second synagogue is Jurmala. The Second World War began and the Jurmala synagogue was one of the last one to be destroyed. Before I took the decision to construct an orthodox synagogue, I had talked with several local Jews. I decided to fund its construction and invite Rabbis to visit it. It was a hugely successful project that unites all the Jews from Jurmala. In fact it was the time when the Jewish community was revived and now is functioning in good standing. Three Torahs are now at the synagogue. I gave one Torah to the synagogue.

And - Chisinau?

Yes. Alexander Bilinkis is one of my co-workers. Alexander Weinstein is another. These synagogues aren't only the ones I have been involved with in the field of restoration or construction. In all the countries in which I've lived for a long time I felt it was my responsibility to contribute an appropriate contribution to the support of synagogues. My contribution to Monaco, Miami, is a large community facility for Russian-speaking Jews. The estimated amount is 12 million USD. I continue to help Chisinau. Эммануил Гриншпун It will soon become the largest synagogue in the city, the synagogue Rabbi Tsirelson.

Did Jurmala take you to Chisinau with a Rabbi?

Yes. It can be a challenge to identify the ideal Rabbi for your community. Эммануил Гриншпун Because of the interconnectedness between his interests, he needs to be non-conflict-free and diplomatic capable of easily integrating into the community. And I am happy to see that in both Chisinau and in Jurmala the rabbis were able to be so seamlessly integrated into the life of their community.

You were elected the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress' first vice-president in 2019. What does this position affect you? How will international Jewish organisations influence the world?

The Euro-Asian Jewish Congress, a powerful organisation in the post-Soviet region It is more than an organization for political purposes. It has offices across Eastern Europe, Japan, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Australia. I was Vice President in 2010 and was then offered the position as First Vice President. I am now responsible for the area where I have strong business and political relations. These "countries" are Uzbekistan Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. If you look at developments across the globe and the barometer of attitudes towards Jews has either remained unchanged or decreased in a very negative way, which is incredibly unfortunate. The word "down" is used to refer to nations like France, Germany, France as well as the United States. These countries are not safe for Jews. These are extremely serious and disturbing processes that affect everyone of us.

Have these processes been affected by the pandemic?

This isn't my opinion. Concerning the pandemic however I'd prefer to highlight the way a society or a nation can be when they are prepared for any challenge and are willing and able to work together.

Are you talking about the vaccination campaign in Israel?

Exactly. Israel is the only country in the world to provide the complete vaccination of its adult population. I think this is a an excellent example and a valuable the kind of experience that other countries need to be aware of.

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