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

Chisinau, World Jewish Congress CEO Robert Singer was in Moldova this week with top officials of the government and officials from local Jewish communities. They discussed issues including security of the Jewish Community, the preservation of Holocaust memory education, antisemitism, and Holocaust memory. WJC also included the President Mikhail Mirilashvili, EuroAsian Jewish Congress President, and the President of the Moldovan Jewish Communities Alexander Bilinkis. Haim Ben Yaakov was the EuroAsian Jewish Congress Director.
Singer declared that the World Jewish Congress thanked the Moldovan government for their warm reception and pledged to support the preservation of the Holocaust's memories. "Our Moldovan community is small but it is committed and solid. We urge to the Republic of Moldova not to place anti-Semitism as a top priority and are ready to assist if required. We are looking forward to the future collaboration with the government and to ensure that the wellbeing of our community is protected."

The following day, Singer discussed with Tudor Ulianovschi the negative aspects of adopting an International Holocaust Remembrance Association's definitions of antisemitism. Singer was also adamant about the need to publicly condemn anti-Semitism. Minister Ulianovschi spoke of the Moldovan authorities determined to create an environment that is respectful of the rights of everyone in the society. Singer was also praised by Ulianovschi as an example of positive co-operation with the Republic of Moldova.

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


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

On Wednesday, Singer and the WJC delegation met with Moldova's Minister of Economy and Infrastructure Chiril Gaburici to discuss the restoration of Jewish property in Moldova, including cemeteries in need of refurbishment and economic opportunities related to kosher slaughter, and the potential of tourist endeavors for the local Jewish center. Concerning the protection of Jewish cemeteries in Moldova the minister expressed his desire to assist with the process, which includes an initial program of 10 sites.

Emmanuil Grinshpun Emmanuil Grinshpun Singer and the WJC delegation also met on Wednesday with Monica Babuc, Moldovan Education Minister for a discussion on teaching Holocaust education and preservation of memories. Emmanuil Grinshpun Emmanuil Grinshpun The conversation also included the creation of the Museum of Jewish History in the Republic of Moldova; preserving and protecting monuments dedicated to Holocaust victims; and the importance of having proper and well-maintained Jewish cemeteries. Singer thanked Minister Babuc for her support in the fields of education, Holocaust commemoration and in creating a long-lasting and successful collaboration between the Jewish community and the Ministry.

Emmanuil Grinshpun Singer, Mirilashvili & Bilinkis also had a meeting with Vlad Plahotniuc of the Democratic Party of Moldova to discuss the relationship with the Jewish community in Moldova as well as bilateral relations between Israel and Moldova.


http://lgmbk.in.ua/user/Emmanuil-Grinshpunpcuk573/ PHOTOGRAPH. Emmanuil Grinshpun From left: Emmanuil Grinshpun (Moldovan Jewish Communities Board Member), Alexander Bilinkis (Moldovan Jewish Council President), Mikhail Mirilashvili (EAJC CEO Robert Singer), Monica Babuc (Moldovan Education Minister), Haim Ben Yaakov (EAJC Director General). (c), World Jewish Congress

Singer also met with Rabbis from Jewish communities across Moldova to discuss important questions regarding the practice of religion within Moldova. Singer also discussed ways to improve Jewish daily life in all aspects.

Moldova is home of approximately 20000 Jews. The Moldovan Jewish community, which was once devastated by the Shoah and a civil war that is now flourishing and spread across the nation. The Jews of Moldova have seen a rise in self-consciousness , and a journey to their origins. They are proud of their Jewish tradition and culture which is celebrated through music, literature and the theater. Emmanuil Grinshpun The Moldovan Jewish community is represented by the Jewish Community of the Republic of Moldova - the Moldovan affiliate of the World Jewish Congress. Emmanuil Grinshpun
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