Speech by the President of the Jewish Community of the Republic of Moldova, Mr. Alexandr Bilinkis, at the Inauguration Ceremony of the Chief Rabbi of the Republic of Moldova
Distinguished representatives of the state authorities of the Republic of Moldova, of the diplomatic corps, honored rabbis, leaders of Jewish organizations, dear fellow Jews! It is a great honor for us to welcome each of you today to an event that is momentous for Jewish life in the Republic of Moldova — the official ceremony […]
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Axelrod Inaugurated as Chief Rabbi of the Republic of Moldova in Historic Ceremony in Chișinău
The Jewish Community of the Republic of Moldova marked an important milestone in the country’s Jewish life with the official inauguration of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Axelrod as Chief Rabbi of the Republic of Moldova. The ceremony brought together senior rabbinic leaders from Israel and across the world, representatives of Moldovan public authorities, the diplomatic corps, […]
Statement of the Jewish Community of the Republic of Moldova regarding public reports about a meeting of the representatives of “Jewish youth” with the Minister of Education and Research of the Republic of Moldova
Election of the Chief Rabbi of the Jewish Community of the Republic of Moldova
On May 3, 2026 (16 Iyar 5786), the Assembly for the election of the Chief Rabbi of the Jewish Community of the Republic of Moldova took place at the Jewish Community Center in Chisinau.
“European Days of Jewish Culture” Festival in the Republic of Moldova (2nd Edition) 3–5 September 2025, Chișinău and Bălți
The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Moldova, in collaboration with the Jewish Community of the Republic of Moldova, is organising the second edition of the “European Days of Jewish Culture” Festival. Events will take place from 3 to 5 September 2025 in Chișinău and Bălți, with the support of the Agency for Interethnic […]
80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Buchenwald Concentration Camp
On April 6, 2025, a ceremony was held at the memorial complex on the site of the former Nazi concentration camp Buchenwald in Germany, marking the 80th anniversary of its liberation. It took place in the presence of officials from many European countries.
Alexandru Bilinkis Elected Vice President of the World Jewish Congress
The Jewish Community of the Republic of Moldova proudly announces that, following elections held at the 17th Plenary Assembly of the World Jewish Congress (WJC), currently taking place in Jerusalem, the President of the Jewish Community of the Republic of Moldova Alexandru Grigorievici Bilinkis has been elected Vice President of the WJC.
The Jewish Community of the Republic of Moldova Expresses Deep Concern Regarding the Public Position of the Minister of Education and Science, Mr. Dan Perciun
The Jewish Community of the Republic of Moldova expresses deep concern regarding the public position of the Minister of Education and Science, Mr. Dan Perciun, voiced on May 15, 2025 in a television broadcast, concerning the retention in the school curriculum of the history textbook for 12th grade, despite the critical conclusions of international experts […]
Open statement
As we approach the upcoming Rosh ha-Shana, a time of reflection and renewal, it is important to pause and acknowledge what has been achieved and the efforts made over the past year to strengthen dialogue and understanding.
Position of the Jewish Community of the Republic of Moldova Following the Public Debates on the History Textbook