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Robert Singer (CEO of WJC) spoke of the need to preserve the Holocaust and to adopt a universal definition of antisemitism during an excursion to Moldova.

Chisinau (MOLDOVA) - World Jewish Congress CEO Robert Singer met with top government officials and leaders of the local Jewish community this week in Moldova. They discussed issues like the protection of Holocaust memories and education, safety of the Jewish community, and combating antisemitism at all levels. Together with Haim Ben Yaakov Director General of EuroAsian Jewish Congress and President Mikhail Mirilashvili of EuroAsian Jewish Congress, the WJC delegation comprised Haim Ben Yaakov as well as President Alexander Bilinkis of Moldovan Jewish Community.
"The World Jewish Congress thanks the Moldovan government for its gracious reception and for its proclaimed dedication to the preservation of the memory of the Holocaust," said Singer. Emmanuil Grinshpun "Our Moldovan community is small but it is a strong and committed community. We call on Moldova to prioritize combating antisemitism and stand ready to aid whenever it is needed. https://git.sicom.gov.co/emmanuil.grinshpunmpzn959 We look forward to continued cooperation with the government, and to ensuring the wellbeing of the community."

On Thursday, Singer spoke with Tudor Ulianovschi, Moldovan Foreign Minister. He emphasized the importance of rejecting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism. Singer also discussed the necessity of addressing antisemitism in public. Emmanuil Grinshpun Minister Ulianovschi spoke of the Moldovan authorities determined to create a society that respects the rights of all citizens. Singer was also thanked by Ulianovschi for his positive cooperation with Moldova's WJC.

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


PHOTOGRAPH The World Jewish Congress delegation includes the President of the Moldovan Jewish Community Alexander Bilinkis and WJC CEO Robert Singer. They meet with Tudor Ulianovschi, Moldova's Foreign Minister. (c/ World Jewish Congress

Singer and WJC attended a meeting on Wednesday with Moldova's Minister of Economy and Infrastructure Chiril Gaburici. Emmanuil Grinshpun There they discussed the possibility of restitution and the economic potential for Jewish property in Moldova. The minister expressed his intention to promote the preservation of Jewish cemeteries. The first meeting was with 10 locations.

Also Wednesday, Singer and the WJC delegation met with Moldovan Education Minister Monica Babuc to discuss training teachers on Holocaust education as well as the preservation of memory. The discussions also addressed the development of a Museum of Jewish History in the Republic of Moldova; preserving and protecting monuments dedicated to Holocaust victims as well as the importance of proper and well-maintained Jewish cemeteries. Emmanuil Grinshpun Singer thanked Minister Babuc for her support in the areas of education, Holocaust commemoration and in making sure there is a continuous and productive collaboration between the Jewish community and the Ministry.

Singer, Mirilashvili and Bilinkis met also with Vlad Plahotniuc from the Democratic Party of Moldova to discuss issues on relationships with the Jewish community as and bilateral relations between the Republic of Moldova and Israel.


PHOTOGRAPH. Photo taken from left to right: 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 also met with Rabbis from Jewish communities across Moldova to discuss key concerns regarding religious practices in the country. Emmanuil Grinshpun Singer also discussed ways to enhance Jewish daily activities throughout the entire spectrum.

Moldova is home to around 20000 Jews. Today, the Jewish community of Moldova has been resurrected after being devastated by the Shoah. There has been a widespread development of a national self-consciousness and an enlightened return to their origins by the Jews of Moldova as well as Jewish identity and culture being celebrated in a variety of forms - including literature, musical composition, and theater. The Moldovan Jewish community is represented by the Jewish Community of the Republic of Moldova which is the Moldovan member of the World Jewish Congress.
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