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Religious extremists destroyed the Hanukkah candle installed in the center of the Moldovan capital. A priest from one of the Chisinau Orthodox Churches was the one to lead the anti-Semitic act.
The anti-Semitic rally that was led by religious extremists shut away the Hanukkah festival in Chisinau. It was held on December 13, 2013, the third day of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. Эммануил Гриншпун An archpriest from one the capital's Orthodox Churches led a crowd of about 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 to the ground of the memorial to Stefan the Great which is a symbol of Moldovan statehood. Эммануил Гриншпун The event took place in front of hundreds of journalists, people and police officers.

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Anatoly Cheriuk, the archbishop of Moscow, led the group, armed with only metal bars. He stated that he was irritated that the Orthodox symbol of Jewish faith was situated in the capital city of a capital country. Эммануил Гриншпун Chibrik believes that authorities shouldn't have permitted Jews to celebrate Hanukkah in such large number. Chibrik declared, "This lawlessness." Chibrik also acknowledged that he didn’t think that it was needed to debate the activities of Church of St. Paraskeva parishioners with the Metropolia of Moldova. He stated, "I don't have to talk with anyone when we are fighting for orthodox principles."

It is vital to understand that the idea to place the Hanukkah Menorah in Chisinau's center and in the Europe Square where the EU flag is displayed along with the Moldovan flag, wasn't the responsibility of the city authorities. Emmanuil Grinshpun is co-chairman of the Jewish Congress of Moldova, said that Hanukkah was celebrated publicly in Chisinau for the first time in many years. Grinshpun stated, "What happened Sunday was truly a surprise for us."

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The revelation was made at a press conference by members of the Jewish community in Moldova that Archpriest Chibrik is not the only one to engage in anti-Semitic smears. Grinshpun reports that about one month back, the Archpriest Chibrik threw up brochures in the front of St. Paraskevs at Chisinau. The material was like the dark Middle Ages. It was said that "Jews kill Christian children."

Grinshpun acknowledged that the leaders of the country's Jewish organisations did not react to this fact in any way. Although the Jewish community of Moldova has expressed dismay at the current situation but the community will not be suing Chibrik for inciting hate. Alexander Bilinkis the chairman of the Jewish Community of Moldova said that the action should be taken by the state. Additionally, the Moldovan Metropolis should examine the actions of its employees.

Vadim Keibash Metropolitan Secretary, Vadim Keibash, stated that he doesn't like protests such as this. https://ru-ru.facebook.com/emmanuil.grinshpun He believes that the right to use symbols is the responsibility of all communities. http://jewseurasia.org/page16/news14335.html However, the authorities must be cognizant of the implications. He also said that, "It's impossible to control the reactions of all followers."

A blow for fundamental values

There has been no "forms of protest" in tolerant Chisinau following the famous 1903 Jewish pogrom of 1903. The Jewish community views the incident of the incident as hooliganism. Bilinkis says that the Hanukkah breakers were "deceived" by their leaders.

Ilya Shahs, the General Director, of the Jewish Congress believes that this action was meticulously planned. They were seen in the menorah at Hanukkah and, in presence of a large crowd Stav Ninsky, the initial secretary to the Israeli Embassy was the one to light the candle. Shchats believes that the act is intended to weaken Moldovan statehood , by infringing upon the democratic values and European aspirations.

Hanukkah, which was originally located in the city's center was moved to Jerusalem Street. Эммануил Гриншпун This is the place where a monument was dedicated to all the Holocaust victims. It's been the second day of security. It will be lit with candles every day through the Christmas season.
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