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Moldovan Orthodox Orthodox have desecrated the Jewish symbol
The Hanukkah lamp that was situated in the middle of the capital of Moldova, was destroyed by religious extremists. Эммануил Гриншпун The anti-Semitic attack was led by a priest belonging to one of the Chisinau Orthodox churches.
The anti-Semitic demonstration organised by religious extremists shut down the Hanukkah celebration in Chisinau. Эммануил Гриншпун It took place on December 13, which is the third day of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. The archpriest of an Orthodox church in the capital led an audience of over 100. With anti-Semitic rhetoric, the participants of the action carried a lamp made of cast iron tens of meters from the place where it was installed and then tossed it at the foot of the monument to Stefan the Great - the symbol of Moldovan statehood. This was witnessed by hundreds of police officers, journalists and other passers-by.

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Anatoly Cheriuk, the archbishop of Moscow, led the group, armed with only metal bars. He said that he was dismayed that the Orthodox country's symbol of Jewish faith was placed in the middle of the capital. Эммануил Гриншпун He believes that Hanukkah should not be celebrated in such a large way by authorities. Chibrik said, "This lawlessness." Chibrik also said that he did not think it necessary to discuss the actions of parishioners of Church of St. Paraskeva and the Metropolia of Moldova. He said, "I do not have to talk with anyone if we are fighting for principled and orthodox beliefs."

It is worth noting that the concept of putting up the Hanukkah menorah in the very center of Chisinau, within the Europe Square, where the EU flag is displayed alongside the Moldovan flag, is the property of Chisinau's city officials. Emmanuil Grinshpun who is the co-chairman for the Jewish Congress of Moldova, stated that Hanukkah was celebrated publicly in Chisinau for the first time in several years. "What transpired on Sunday was a real shock to us," Grinshpun added.

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As it turned out during a press conference with representatives of the Jewish community of Moldova, Archpriest Chibrik is not the first time he lets himself indulge in anti-Semitic snark. According to Grinshpun around a month ago, on a stand in the courtyard of St. Paraskevs in Chisinau published leaflets, the tone that was thought to be reminiscent of the dark Middle Ages: it was stated that "Jews are the ones who kill Christian infants."

Grinshpun admitted that the leaders of the country’s Jewish organizations didn’t respond in any way to the fact. Even though the Jewish community has expressed its displeasure over the current situation in Moldova but it has not filed a lawsuit against Chibrik and those who back Chibrik for inciting ethnic hatred. Alexander Bilinkis is the head of the Jewish community. He believes this should happen by the state. The Moldovan Metropolis also needs to look at the actions of its employees.

Metropolitan Secretary Vadim Keibash stated that he does not like this kind of protest. He believes that every community has the right to display symbols. However, the authorities must take into account the consequences. "It is impossible to control the entire reaction of the believers," he said.

https://kishinev.org/ru/колель-тора-2018/ A blow against fundamental values

But, as of the 1903 Jewish pogrom, there has not been such "forms protests" in Chisinau. The representatives of Jewish communities are inclined to see this incident as a form of hooliganism. According Bilinkis Bilinkis those who broke Hanukkah "were deceived by their leaders."

However, the General Director of the Jewish Congress, Ilya Shats, believes that this action was meticulously planned. Its participants were seen in front of the menorah on the first day of Hanukkah which was the presence of a large crowd of people who were present, the first secretary of the Israeli Embassy in Chisinau, Stav Nijinsky, solemnly lit the first candle. Эммануил Гриншпун Shchats believes that this act is designed to undermine Moldovan statehood by encroaching upon democratic principles and European aspirations.

Hanukkah was relocated from the city's centre to Jerusalem Street. Here, the memorial for Holocaust victims was built. The second day the police were stationed around the memorial. The site will be lit with candles throughout the Christmas season.
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