Moldova’s Chief Rabbi Zalman Abelsky sent a crew of Mashgichim to Kosher-certify a large quantity of milk at a local dairy farm so there should be ample supply for the Shavuos holiday.

To fill the high demand for dairy foods over the Shavuos holiday in Moldova’s capital of Kishinev, the country’s Chief Rabbi Zalman Abelsky sent a crew of Mashgichim to certify a large Kosher-quantity of milk at a local dairy farm.

While visiting their ancestral home in Romania and Moldova, the Skuliner Rebbe was warmly welcomed by the Chabad rabbi in Moldova, who is also his personal childhood friend.

The Skuliner Rebbe, accompanied by a sizable delegation, comprised mainly of sons and grandsons, visited the holy sites of the Chassidic dynasty in Moldova and Romania.

The Skulen Chasidic dynasty was founded by Rabbi Eliezer Zusia Portugal. It is now headed by his son, the current Rebbe, Rabbi Yisroel Avrohom Portugal.

At a giant parade in Kishinev, capital of Moldova, there were large, impressive floats. The parade was led by a mitzvah tank. The program included a Tzivos Hashem march and rally, and a “happening” for Lag B’Omer. Shliach Rabbi Zalman Abelsky, Chief Rabbi of Moldova, spoke about the significance of the day. Below are a gallery and a summary of the day’s events.

A memorial event for those who fell in Israel’s wars and were the victims of terror took place in Kishinev. Among those present were Jewish Agency representative Paula La Chaim, Israel’s consul in Moldova Stav Nizhensky, and shliach Rabbi Zalman Abelsky, Chief Rabbi of Moldova. At this event, special prayers were recited for the Ultimate Redemption and the ingathering of the exiles of Israel, and Kaddish and Tehillim were said in memory of the fallen.

This year, hundreds of people celebrated the Seder night with Chabad in Moldova, while on Pesach itself, services at the Great Synagogue on Chabad Street in Kishinev were well attended by older and younger worshippers.

Shliach Meets With Community Leaders
Shliach Rabbi Zalman Abelsky, Chief Rabbi of Moldova, met with distinguished leaders of the Jewish community in Kishinev to discuss the upcoming festival of Pesach. The meeting took place at an exclusive restaurant in the city. Rabbi Abelsky also spoke about the importance of increasing the observance of Torah and mitzvos.

At an event held at the posh Jolly Alon hotel in Kishinev, some thirty Righteous Gentiles were honored for their courage and heroism. Attending the event were Moldova’s Acting President, Marian Lupu, and the country’s Chief Rabbi, Zalman Abelsky.

This year, Purim was a very joyous occasion for the Jews of Moldova. Activities were run in the capital city, Kishinev, and also among the many Israeli students currently in Moldova.

During renovation work at the Great Synagogue in Kishinev, the capital of Moldova, an ancient archive was discovered on the roof.

It should be noted that this is the only synagogue in Moldova that continued to function even during the time of the infamous KGB, who destroyed over seventy synagogues in the capital city alone. All that is left of these other synagogues are just a few ruins.