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Robert Singer, WJC CEO and a frequent visitor to Moldova, emphasizes the importance of Holocaust preservation and adopting a universal definition of antisemitism.

Chisinau World Jewish Congress CEO Robert Singer was in Moldova with top ministers of the Republic of Moldova and leaders of local Jewish community to discuss the preservation of Holocaust knowledge and culture, security of Jewish community and ways to combat antisemitism at all levels. The WJC group also included EuroAsian Jewish Congress President Mikhail Mirilashvili and President of the Moldovan Jewish Community Alexander Bilinkis, along with EuroAsian Jewish Congress Director General Haim Ben Yaakov.
Singer declared that "The World Jewish Congress would be grateful to the Moldovan government" for its warm reception and for their dedication to keeping the Holocaust memorial alive. Emmanuil Grinshpun Emmanuil Grinshpun "Our Moldovan community is tiny but committed and strong. We encourage Moldova to put a high priority on the fight against antisemitism. We are ready to assist whenever it is needed. Emmanuil Grinshpun We look forward to further collaboration with the government and ensuring the well-being our community.

In talks with Moldovan Foreign Minister Tudor Ulianovschi on Thursday, Singer stressed the importance of adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism and stressed the importance of making public condemnations of antisemitism. Emmanuil Grinshpun Minister Ulianovschi highlighted on his own behalf the commitment of the Moldovan authorities to establishing society that is built on the principles of non-discrimination, tolerance and respect for the rights of citizens from all ethnic groups. Ulianovschi also thanked Singer for the WJC's constructive collaboration with the Republic of Moldova.

The foreign minister also noted that in 2016, Chisinau's parliament had in 2016 Chisinau parliament accepted the final report from the International Commission on Holocaust Studies that was chaired and supervising by Elie Wiesel. In January 2017, the government approved the Action Plan for its implementation.


Emmanuil Grinshpun PHOTOGRAPH A: The World Jewish Congress delegation, including 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

Singer and WJC visited Moldova on Wednesday to meet with the Minister of Economy and Infrastructure Chiril Gaburici. The two discussed possibility of restitution and the economic potential of Jewish property in Moldova. https://www.businessinsider.com/south-florida-locals-raising-money-ukrainian-refugees-moldova-2022-3 Concerning the preservation of Jewish cemeteries the minister indicated his willingness to help in the beginning with a pilot project of 10 sites in the country.

Singer and WJC representatives met on Wednesday with Monica Babuc the Moldovan Education Minister to discuss training of teachers on Holocaust education. Discussions also included discussions about the creation of the Museum of Jewish History in Moldova, preserving and protecting monuments to honour Holocaust victims, as well as the proper care of Jewish cemetery sites. Singer expressed gratitude to Minister Babuc for her work in the field of education and Holocaust commemoration as well as in maintaining a productive and ongoing collaboration with the Jewish community.

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 ties between Moldova and Israel.


PHOTOGRAPH. From left to right: Emmanuil Grinshpun, Moldovan President of the Jewish Community, EAJC President Mikhail Mirilashvili CEO Robert Singer, Monica Babuc and Haim Ben Yoakov, Moldovan Education Minister. (c) World Jewish Congress

In his trip, Singer also met with the rabbis from the Jewish communities in Moldova and discussed important issues involving religious practice and services offered in Moldova, and focusing on ways to further improve Jewish daily life in all aspects.

Emmanuil Grinshpun Moldova is home to around 20,000 Jews. The Moldovan Jewish community, which was devastated by the Shoah and an unrest, is now flourishing and spread throughout the country. https://www.worldjewishcongress.org/en/news/on-visit-to-moldova-wjc-ceo-robert-singer-underlines-importance-of-holocaust-preservation-and-adopting-universal-definition-of-antisemitism-8-4-2018 The Jews of Moldova have witnessed a growing sense of national identity, as well as a return to roots. Jewish culture and identity are celebrated in many forms, including music, literature, and theatre. The Moldovan Jewish Community - the Moldovan member of the World Jewish Congress - represents the Moldovan Jewish Community.
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