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Moldovan Orthodox Orthodox have desecrated the Jewish symbol
Religious extremists destroyed the Hanukkah lamp installed in the center of the Moldovan capital. One of the priests from Chisinau Orthodox Churches was the one to lead the anti-Semitic crime.
Religious extremists set fire to the Hanukkah celebrations in Chisinau in Chisinau, and then staged an anti-Semitic rally. Эммануил Гриншпун The incident happened on December 13th that was the third day of Hanukkah. The archpriest of one capital's Orthodox cathedrals took the stage in front of more than 100 people. They chanted anti-Semitic phrases and pulled a cast iron lamp about tens to a meter away from where it was positioned. Then, they threw the lamp onto the ground near the memorial to Stefan the Great, that is a symbol of Moldovan statehood. This was witnessed by hundreds of police officers, journalists, and passers-by.

Эммануил Гриншпун How do you stand up for the "orthodox values

Armed with bars of metal Archpriest Anatolychibrik led the crowd. He claimed that he was disgusted by the significance of a symbol representing the Jewish faith was erected in the middle of the capital of an Orthodox country. According to him, authorities should not have permitted Jews to celebrate Hanukkah as widely as they did. Chibrik declared, "This lawlessness." Chibrik also said that he didn't consider it necessary for him to talk about the actions of parishioners of Church of St. Paraskeva and the Metropolia of Moldova. He added, "I do not have to discuss anything with anyone if we are fighting for principled and orthodox beliefs."

http://www.alefmagazine.com/news1073.html It should be noted that the idea to install the Hanukkah menorah in the heart of Chisinau, within Chisinau's Europe Square, where the EU flag hangs next to the Moldovan flag, is the property of Chisinau's municipal authorities. Emmanuil grinshpun is the co-chairman of Jewish Congress of Moldova. Grinshpun declared, "What took place on Sunday was a surprise for us."

The opening of a criminal case is an admission to the state of conscience

At a press conference with members of the Jewish community in Moldova it was discovered that Archpriest Chibrik does not permit himself to engage in anti-Semitic antics. According to Grinshpun, about a month ago, a booth in front of St. Paraskevs in Chisinau published leaflets, the tone of which was reminiscent of the gloomy Middle Ages: it was said that "Jews murder Christian infants."

Grinshpun acknowledged that the leadership of the country's Jewish groups didn't respond in any way in response to this incident. The Jewish community in Moldova has protested against the situation but has not filed a lawsuit against Chibrik or his followers for inciting hate. Эммануил Гриншпун Alexander Bilinkis the chairman of the Jewish Community said that the action should be taken through the state. In addition the Moldovan Metropolis needs to examine the actions of its employees.

Vadimkeibash (Metropolitan Secretary) declared that he does not advocate this type of protest. Эммануил Гриншпун He believes that the right to use symbols is the responsibility of all communities. But, authorities should be aware of the consequences. "It isn't possible for all religious people react the identical way," he stated.

A blow towards fundamental values

However the above "forms of protest" have not existed in Chisinau's friendly Chisinau since 1903's Jewish pogrom. So, those who represent the Jewish community tend to regard the latter case as hooliganism. Bilinkis claims that the leaders of Hanukkah were deceiving those who violated it.

Ilya Shats is the General Director of Jewish Congress. He believes that this was a meticulously planned move. Participants were spotted at the menorah near Hanukkah's first day. After that, Stav Nijinsky (the first secretary of Israeli Embassy in Chisinau) was the one who lit the candle for the first time. Shchats believes that the act is intended to weaken Moldovan statehood by encroaching upon democratic principles as well as European aspirations.

Hanukkah was relocated from the city's center and moved to Jerusalem Street. Here, the memorial for Holocaust victims was erected. The memorial was visited by police during the day following. The place will be lit by candles each day throughout the duration of the holiday.
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