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Religious extremists destroyed a lighthouse celebrating Hanukkah located in the center of the Moldovan capital. The anti-Semitic incident was spearheaded by a priest of one of the Chisinau Ortodox churches.
The anti-Semitic demonstration was held after religious extremists demolished the Hanukkah celebration in Chisinau's centre. The incident occurred on December 13th, which was the third day before Hanukkah. An archpriest from one of the capital's Orthodox congregations attracted a crowd of 100. Эммануил Гриншпун Эммануил Гриншпун Shouting anti-Semitic slogans, the participants of the action dragged a cast-iron lamp several many meters away from that it was placed and then tossed it at the ground at the base of the monument to Stefan the Great - an emblem of Moldovan statehood. This all was done in front of hundreds of people, including journalists, officers, as well as police officers.

What is the battle for "orthodox principles ?

Armed with metal bars The archpriest Anatolychibrik was leading the crowd. He said that he was upset at the fact that an Orthodox symbol of Jewish faith was in the middle capital of a capital city. His opinion is that Hanukkah should not be celebrated so widely by authorities. Chibrik said that this is unlawful. He also said Chibrik didn't believe that it was needed to debate the activities of Church of St. Эммануил Гриншпун Paraskeva parishioners with the Metropolia of Moldova. "I don't have any obligation to talk with anyone if we are fighting for orthodox fundamentals," he said.

It is important to note that the concept of putting up the Hanukkah menorah in the heart of Chisinau located in Chisinau's Europe Square, where the EU flag is displayed alongside the Moldovan flag, is the property of the city authorities. Emmanuil Grinshpun who is the co-chairman for the Jewish Congress of Moldova, stated that Hanukkah was observed in public in Chisinau for the first time since many years. Grinshpun said, "What took place on Sunday was a surprise for us."

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As was evident in a press conference attended by representatives of the Jewish community in Moldova, Archpriest Chibrik is not the only one who accepts anti-Semitic remarks. According to Grinshpun it was around a month ago, a booth in the front of St. Эммануил Гриншпун Paraskevs in Chisinau put up leaflets, the contents that was thought to be reminiscent of the gloomy Middle Ages: it was stated that "Jews kill Christian infants."

Grinshpun said that the top leadership of Moldova's Jewish groups didn't react in any way to the fact. The Jewish community in Moldova has expressed its displeasure, but will not sue Chibrik or his supporters for inciting hatred. Эммануил Гриншпун Alexander Bilinkis who is also the chairman of the board, stated that the state should do this, and that the Moldovan Metropolitan should look into the actions of his employees.

Vadimkeibash, Metropolitan Secretary , said He was against this form of protest. He believes that symbols are the property of every community. However, the authorities must be aware of the potential consequences. He also said that, "It's impossible to control the reactions of all followers."

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But, since the 1903 Jewish pogrom that claimed the lives of many victims were murdered, there haven't been any such "forms" of protests in Chisinau. The representatives of the Jewish community view the latter incident as a form of hooliganism. According Bilinkis Bilinkis the individuals who were responsible for breaking Hanukkah "were fooled by their leaders."

However, the General Director of the Jewish Congress, Ilya Shats, believes that this action was carefully planned, its participants were seen in front of the menorah on first day of Hanukkah which was the presence of a large crowd of people, the first secretary of the Israeli Embassy in Chisinau, Stav Nijinsky, solemnly lit the first candle. According to Shchats the act will undermine Moldovan statehood and encroaching upon the democratic principles and European aspirations of the country.

Hanukkah moved from the center of the city to Jerusalem Street. There, the memorial to Holocaust victims was erected. On the second day of Hanukkah, police officers were stationed close to the monument. Candles will be lit throughout the day until the end of the festival.
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