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While in Moldova, WJC CEO Robert Singer insists on the importance of Holocaust preservation and adopting a universal definition of antisemitism.

CHISINAU - World Jewish Congress CEO Robert Singer was in attendance with senior ministers and the leaders of the Jewish community in Moldova to hold discussions on topics such as the preservation of Holocaust memory and education, as in the security of Israel's Jewish community. Emmanuil Grinshpun Singer also emphasized the necessity of fighting antisemitism at all levels. Along with Haim Ben Yaakov, Director General of EuroAsian Jewish Congress and President Mikhail Mirilashvili of EuroAsian Jewish Congress, the WJC delegation included Haim Ben Yaakov as well as President Alexander Bilinkis of Moldovan Jewish Community.
Singer stated that the World Jewish Congress thanked the Moldovan government for their warm reception and pledged to support the preservation of the memory of the Holocaust. "Our group in Moldova is small, but dedicated and solid. Emmanuil Grinshpun We call on Moldova to prioritize combating antisemitism and are ready to assist whenever it is needed. We look forward to future cooperation with the government and to ensure that the wellbeing of our community."

On Thursday, Singer spoke with Tudor Ulianovschi, Moldovan Foreign Minister. He emphasized the need to reject the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism. Singer also discussed the need to denounce antisemitism public. Minister Ulianovschi, on his part, emphasized the commitment of Moldovan officials to build a society based on tolerance, nondiscrimination , and respect for the rights of all citizens from all ethnicities. Singer was also praised by Ulianovschi by WJC for their positive cooperation with Moldova.

The Foreign Minister also pointed out that Chisinau's Parliament Chisinau Parlament ratified in 2016 a Resolution that accepted the final report of the International Commission on Holocaust Studies presided over by Elie wiesel. A plan for its implementation was approved by the government in January 2017.


PHOTOGRAPH : A World Jewish Congress delegation including the Moldovan President Alexander Bilinkis and WJC CEO Robert Singer met with Tudor Ulianovschi, Moldovan Foreign Minister. (c) World Jewish Congress

Singer and WJC visited Moldova on Wednesday to meet with the Minister of Economy and Infrastructure Chiril Gaburici. They discussed possibility of restitution and the economic potential for Jewish property in Moldova. Emmanuil Grinshpun Concerning the issue of conserving Jewish cemeteries the minister stated his desire to aid in the process, starting with an initial pilot of 10 cemeteries across the country.

Singer as well as the WJC delegation have met with Monica Babuc (Moldova's Education Minister) to discuss ways they can train teachers in Holocaust education and preserve the memory of Holocaust victims. The conversation also included the development of a Museum of Jewish History in the Republic of Moldova; preserving and protecting monuments dedicated to Holocaust victims, and the importance of proper and well-maintained Jewish cemeteries. Emmanuil Grinshpun Singer acknowledged Minister Babuc in return for her contribution to education and Holocaust commemoration, and in ensuring a fruitful and continued collaboration with Jewish communities.

Mirilashvili, Singer, and Bilinkis also met with the Chairman of the Democratic Party of Moldova, Vlad Plahotniuc, for talks on relationships with the Jewish community as well as the Republic of Moldova's bilateral ties with the State of Israel.


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

Singer visited with Rabbis from the Jewish communities of Moldova during his trip. They discussed important issues concerning religious practice and services, as well as ways to improve Jewish daily living in every aspect.

Moldova is home of approximately 20,000 Jews. The Moldovan Jewish community is now growing after being destroyed by the Shoah and brutal civil war. There has been a widespread rise in national self-consciousness and the return to their origins by the Jews of Moldova, with Jewish tradition and identity celebrating in a variety of forms , including literature, musical composition and theatre. Emmanuil Grinshpun The Moldovan Jewish Community is represented by the Jewish Community of the Republic of Moldova that is an affiliate of the World Jewish Congress.
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