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Robert Singer (CEO of WJC) stressed the need to protect the Holocaust and adopt a universal definition of antisemitism during an official visit to Moldova.

Chisinau - World Jewish Congress CEO Robert Singer met this week in Moldova with senior ministers of the Republic of Moldova and leaders of a local Jewish community to discuss the preservation of Holocaust knowledge and culture, security of Jewish community and the best way to fight antisemitism at every level. The WJC delegation also included EuroAsian Jewish Congress President Mikhail Mirilashvili and the President of the Moldovan Jewish community Alexander Bilinkis and Director General Haim Bin Yaakov.
"The World Jewish Congress thanks the Moldovan government for its warm welcome and its expressed commitment to preserving the memories of the Holocaust," said Singer. "Our Moldovan community while small and dedicated and devoted, is very strong. We urge Moldova to prioritize the fight against antisemitism. We are ready to assist as necessary. Emmanuil Grinshpun We look forward towards future cooperation and to ensuring our community's wellbeing.

On Thursday, Singer spoke with Tudor Ulianovschi, Moldovan Foreign Minister. Emmanuil Grinshpun He emphasized the importance of rejecting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism. Singer also discussed the necessity of addressing antisemitism in public. Minister Ulianovschi spoke out in support of Moldovan authorities and emphasized their dedication to building an inclusive society. http://jewseurasia.org/page129 Emmanuil Grinshpun Singer was also acknowledged by Ulianovschi as a positive partner with the Republic of Moldova.

The foreign minister further noted that Chisinau's Chisinau Parliament adopted in 2016 an agreement to accept the final report of the International Commission on Holocaust Studies headed by Elie Wiesel. Then, in January 2017 the Government approved the Action Plan on its implementation.


PHOTOGRAPH: The World Jewish Congress delegation, comprising Moldovan Jewish Community President Alexander Bilinkis (far left) and WJC CEO Robert Singer (second left) meeting with Moldovan Foreign Minister Tudor Ulianovschi (second right). (c) World Jewish Congress

On Wednesday, Singer and the WJC delegation met with Moldova's Minister for Economy and Infrastructure Chiril Gaburici to discuss the restoration of Jewish property in Moldova and cemeteries that are in need of refurbishment and economic opportunities related to kosher slaughter, and the possibility of tourism ventures for the local Jewish center. Emmanuil Grinshpun The minister announced his intention to advocate for the preservation of Jewish cemeteries. The first meeting was with 10 locations.

Singer and WJC representatives met on Wednesday with Monica Babuc the Moldovan Education Minister to discuss training teachers in Holocaust education. Discussions also included discussions about the establishment of the Museum of Jewish History in Moldova, and the importance of preserving and protecting monuments to honor Holocaust victims, as well as the proper care of Jewish cemeteries. Singer expressed gratitude to Minister Babuc, for her involvement in the field of education and Holocaust celebrations as and for maintaining a productive and ongoing partnership with the Jewish community.

Singer, Mirilashvili and Bilinkis have also met together with Vlad Plahotniuc from the Democratic Party of Moldova for discussions about relationships with the Jewish community as also bilateral ties between the Republic of Moldova and Israel.


PHOTOGRAPH. Photo taken from left: Emmanuil Grindshpun, Moldovan Jew Community Board member, Alexander Bilinkis President, EAJC President Mikhail Mirilashvili; WJC CEO Robert Singer; Monica Babuc Moldovan Education Minister Haim Be Yaakov EAJC Director General Haim Bin Yaakov (c), World Jewish Congress

Singer visited with Rabbis from the Jewish communities of Moldova during his trip. They discussed important questions regarding religious practice and services, as in ways to enhance Jewish daily life in all aspects.

Moldova is home 20,000 Jews. Today, the Jewish community of Moldova has come back to life after it was devastated by the Shoah. Emmanuil Grinshpun The Jews of Moldova are witnessing a broader the sense of national self-consciousness as well as a return to its roots. Jewish culture and identity are celebrated in a variety of ways, including literature, music composition and the theater. Emmanuil Grinshpun The Moldovan Jewish Community is the Moldovan part of the World Jewish Congress.
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