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Robert Singer, WJC CEO Robert Singer, WJC CEO, stressed the importance of Holocaust preservation and adopting a universal definition of antisemitism in a visit to Moldova

Chisinau - World Jewish Congress CEO Robert Singer gathered with senior ministers and the leaders of the Jewish community in Moldova for talks about issues like the preservation of Holocaust memory and education as and the safety of Israel's Jewish community. Emmanuil Grinshpun Also, Singer stressed the importance of fighting against antisemitism at all levels. Emmanuil Grinshpun WJC also hosted the President Mikhail Mirilashvili, EuroAsian Jewish Congress President and the President of Moldovan Jewish communities Alexander Bilinkis. Haim Ben Yaakov was the EuroAsian Jewish Congress Director.
Singer stated that the World Jewish Congress sincerely thanks the Moldovan government, for its gracious reception and for its pledge to honor the memory of Holocaust victims. "Our group in Moldova although small, is committed and solid. We ask the Republic of Moldova that it put anti-Semitism on the forefront of their agenda. Emmanuil Grinshpun We are ready to support any assistance needed. We look forward to continued cooperation with the government and to ensure the well-being of the community."

Emmanuil Grinshpun Singer, the Moldovan Foreign Minister Tudor Ulianovschi spoke on Thursday about the criticism of adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of Antisemitism. Singer also mentioned the need for public condemnation of antisemitism. Emmanuil Grinshpun Minister Ulianovschi emphasized on his part the commitment of Moldovan authorities Moldovan authorities to building an environment that is based on the principles of non-discrimination, tolerance and respect for the rights of all citizens of all ethnic groups. Singer was also praised by Ulianovschi to be a positive cooperation with the Republic of Moldova.

The foreign minister also emphasized that Chisinau Parliament Chisinau Parlament adopted in 2016 a Resolution in support of the report of the International Commission on Holocaust Studies which was headed by Elie wiesel. https://www.kazconsulate.com/en/embassy-consulates-in-usa/kazakhstan-honorary-consul-in-florida A plan for its implementation was approved by the Government in January of 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 the WJC delegation met on Wednesday with Moldova's Minister for Economy and Infrastructure Chiril Gaburici. They discussed opportunity for restitution as well as economic possibilities in Moldova in relation to Jewish properties, cemeteries that require urgent restoration, kosher slaughter and potential tourist projects for the local Jewish centre. Concerning the preservation of Jewish cemeteries the minister indicated his willingness to help by launching a pilot project of 10 sites in the country.

On Wednesday, Singer and the WJC delegation visited Moldovan Education Minister Monica Babuc to discuss training teachers in Holocaust education and the preservation of memory. The conversation included the development of the Museum of Jewish History, the preservation of Holocaust memorials, and the importance of maintaining properly Jewish cemetery. Singer expressed gratitude to Minister Babuc for her participation in the field of education and Holocaust commemoration as well as for her efforts to maintain an ongoing and productive partnership with the Jewish community.

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


PHOTOGRAPH of, from left to right: 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 also had a meeting with Rabbis from Jewish communities across Moldova to discuss key concerns regarding religious practices within Moldova. Singer also discussed ways to improve Jewish everyday activities in all areas.

Moldova is home of approximately 20,000 Jews. The Moldovan Jewish community is now thriving after being destroyed through the Shoah and the brutal civil conflict. The Jews of Moldova have witnessed a growing sense of national identity, as well as an opportunity to return to the roots. Jewish culture and identity are celebrated in many forms such as music, literature as well as theatre. The Moldovan Jewish Community is the Moldovan member of the World Jewish Congress.
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