Rabbi Mendel Gotzel, our dear Chabad shliach and chief rabbi of Bender, Tiraspol, and the surrounding Jewish communities, participated in the Lag Ba’Omer gathering near the recently discovered grave of Rabbi Shabtai of Rashkov z”l, a discovery made by Rabbi Israel Meir Gabbai of the Ohlei Zadikim organization. In the photo, Rabbi Gotzel is seen…

LAG B’omer in Kishinev: When a March and a Turkish Barbecue Bring Joy and Unity In Kishinev, hundreds of the city’s Jews – men, women, and children from the kindergarten and the Chabad school – gathered for the lively LAG B’omer parade, filling the central streets of Moldova’s capital with unity and spirit. The parade…

Chabad Moldova is dedicated to supporting people of all ages. Once a month, women in their golden years gather for a unique event in a special place. This time, the gathering coincided with Pesach Sheni (Second Passover) on the 14th of Iyar at the El Graco Restaurant. As the Lubavitcher Rebbe teaches, this day reminds…

“Been spending the last week getting ready for Pesach in Moldova. Giving and helping out those who are in need of matzah and all pesach things! BH at Chabad of Moldova we are able to bring in the much needed light! Best wishes for a Kosher and Freilichin Pesach!” Chaya Abelsky

Soroca: A City with a Rich History. Located up north in Moldova, close to Ukraine, Soroca sits alongside the beautiful Dniester River, just about 160 kilometers away from the capital, Kishinev. Back in the day, Soroca was home to a bustling Jewish community. Rabbi David Shlomo Eibeschitz, a well-known figure, brought Chassidic teachings to the…

In 1760, Brichan was alive with the vibrant spirit of its Jewish inhabitants, comprising an astonishing 95% of the town’s populace! They weren’t just statistics; they were the beating heart and soul of Brichan. With synagogues stretching toward the heavens and schools igniting curiosity, they infused the town with vivid hues of culture and tradition….

“Rybnitsa, once a thriving Jewish community, was home to a population where 38% were Jews. The city’s fame spread far and wide, thanks to the revered Rabbi Chaim Zanvil Abramovitz of Rybnitsa. However, the community has significantly dwindled in recent times. The Gotsel brothers made a visit to the city today, distributing matzah and food…