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The Jewish Community of the Republic of Moldova took part in the public debates organized by the Ministry of Education and Research and the Association of Historians of Moldova regarding the 12th-grade textbook “History of the Romanians and General History,” held on June 11 at the National Library in Chișinău. We reaffirm our concern and […]

The Jewish Community of the Republic of Moldova is proud to announce that following the elections held during the 17th Plenary Assembly of the World Jewish Congress (WJC), currently taking place in Jerusalem, Mr. Alexander Bilinkis, President of the Jewish Community of the Republic of Moldova, has been elected as a Vice President of the […]

From March 4 to 7, 2025, students of the 12th grade from the Rambam Jewish Lyceum in the capital took a trip to Poland, where they visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Museum. The excursion was dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. For the students, this was not just an educational event but […]

On March 2, 2025 (2 Adar II 5785), a significant event took place at the Beit Yosef Synagogue in Chișinău—the solemn dedication of a new Torah scroll for the Jewish community of Moldova. This sacred gift was made possible through the generosity of Dr Alex Rovt and Yuri Drukker, whose kindness and commitment continue to […]

A press conference was held at the IPN Press Agency, organized by the Jewish Community of the Republic of Moldova, addressing methodological and historical violations identified in the new 12th-grade history textbook, published under the auspices of the Ministry of Education and Research of the Republic of Moldova. The conference was attended by Alexandr Bilinkis, […]

On February 4, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar visited Chișinău as part of the official opening of the Israeli Embassy in Moldova. Throughout the day, meetings were scheduled with Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi, the Israeli Ambassador to Moldova H.E. Joel Lion, the Moldovan Ambassador to Israel H.E. Alexander […]

#WeRemember: Honoring the Memory of Holocaust Victims On January 27, the international community marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorating the liberation of Auschwitz in 1945. This day serves as a solemn reminder of the millions of innocent lives lost and underscores the importance of preserving historical memory to prevent such atrocities from ever happening again. […]

The annual “Seven Candles” Award Ceremony once again brought together distinguished leaders, dedicated activists, and esteemed international partners whose efforts continue to inspire the growth and resilience of Moldova’s Jewish community and contribute to the broader development of society. This significant event serves as a platform that unites community members with key representatives of the […]

On November 24, 2024, during the General Assembly of the members of the Jewish Community of the Republic of Moldova, Alexander Bilinkis was re-elected as the President of the Jewish Community of Moldova for a new term. This event did not go unnoticed by the country’s highest leadership. The very next day, on November 25, […]

On 24 November 2024, the General Assembly of the Jewish Community of the Republic of Moldova was held in the Concert Hall of the Jewish Community Center “KEDEM”. All city Jewish communities from both banks of Nistru, heads of Jewish public associations, educational and religious organizations were represented. Among the guests of honor were the […]