SANTA FE, NM — (May 5, 2008)By R. C. Berman His travels are related to preoccupying concerns of international political leaders, but this nuclear scientist says that it’s his encounters with Chabad around the world that inspire him in his travels.
Istoky July 2007
As a celebration of the formation of the Jewish nation, Pesach (Passover) is an important event in Jewish history. The Passover holiday symbolizes the Exodus from Egypt and the liberation from bondage. Once they left Egypt, our ancestors were freed from physical burden, but spiritual freedom was and still is a battle to be won each day during our whole lifetime, a process that should be passed down to our grandchildren.
(October 2007) Mr. Isaac Aharonovich, Israeli Tourism Minister visited Kishinev, Moldova last week to mark the occasion of the relocation of the Israeli embassy.
It was a wonderfully warm Passover experience for all at the well-attended Seder held in Kishinev. Rabbi Zalman Abelsky conducted the large Seder with over 400 guests in Condor Hall. Joining Rabbi Abelsky for this Passover Seder and celebration were four young Rabbis who graciously came over from Israel for the festive occasion, to lend their own holiday well wishes.
Never was synagogue so shining with bright, festive lights, as this evening, when the entire Jewish community of Moldova was celebrating the 80th birthday of Rabbi of Chisinau and Moldova, the much-esteemed rabbi Zalman Abelsky. In attendance at this event were the First secretary of Israel Embassy in Ukraine and Moldova Mrs. Bella Goldenberg and director of IKA (Sochnut) Mr. Alex Goldenberg. This event was a wonderful evening for the Jews of the Republic of Moldova. Here were many “colors” of Moldavian Jews all joined together to congratulate their spiritual leader.
The diplomatic mission of Mrs. Naomi Ben – Ami, Ambassador of the state of Israel in the Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova has come to an end. A reception dedicated to her mission was held, and the representatives of the administration of the Republic of Moldova, the leaders of the Jewish non-government organizations, and other officials attended.
WOMEN FARBREINGEN IN KISHINEV
Farbreingen was dedicated to the day of liberation of the First Lubavicher Rabbi. This day has become a holiday for all the Jews, since by liberating the Rabbi, Emperor Pavel recognized the Hasidism in Russia.
I Am Content with My Fate
Every time I meet one of the representatives of the large family of the principal rabbi of Chisinau and Moldova – Rabbi Zalman Abelsky, I am impressed with the solidarity of the members of this family and their loyalty to the commandments of Torah and Jewish traditions.
