This past Sunday, EnerJew youthclub hosted an unforgettable gathering filled with joy, learning, and connection. We celebrated Shmuel’s birthday in style, but that was just the beginning! The highlight of the day was a heartfelt discussion on a deeply important topic—resentment. Together, we explored why it’s so crucial to avoid harboring grudges, to be mindful…
The Jewish community “Chabad in Moldova” hosts guests traveling to Uman every year. Last year it was especially important to help every Jew stopping in Kishinev. This year, about 30,000 Jews traveled through Moldova on their way to Ukraine. The Chabad Central Synagogue had been preparing for the meeting for several months; all the employees…
On a Sunday morning in October, the Jewish Cultural Center “Kedem” organized a walking tour “The Mystery of Jewish Kishinev.” Naturally, the route passed through the Chabad Lubavitch Central Synagogue – the oldest operating synagogue in Kishinev, which has always been the heart of Jewish communal life in Moldova. Inside the participants were met by…
Nissan 11 — the day that the spiritual mentor, teacher, and role model of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem-Mendel Schneerson, was born. During his 43 years of his leadership, the Rebbe brought many thousands of people closer to their Judaism. He will remain a leader for many generations. Our synagogue held a beautiful and delicious…
Passover in Rybnitsa On the eve of Passover, the Gotzel brothers hosted a warm and welcoming meeting for the Jewish community in Rybnitsa. The brothers, who come from Israel for most holidays in Moldova, organized a small event for the community. During the meeting, they told the story of Passover and its traditions and gave…
A mitzvah tank is a vehicle used by Chabad Lubavitch as a portable education and outreach center as well as a “mini synagogue” to engage with non-observant Jews. These tanks have been a common sight on the streets of New York since 1974. Today, they can be seen throughout the cities of Moldova, as well!
Moldova: Chanukah candles that lit up the darkness In light of the turmoil in the region and the war in Ukraine, Chabad of Moldova prepared a festive Chanukah program for all members of the community, refugees and guests. 30 events were held for Chanukah 5783, thanks to the wonderful efforts of the Shluchim and the…
Within the walls of the rebuilt Chabad Lubavitch synagogue, Jewish women of Kishinev gathered to observe the yahrzeit of the rebbetzin of Chana Schneersohn, the mother of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. The honored guest of the evening was Rebbetzin Leah, the wife of Reb Zalman OB”M. She was greeted with a standing ovation and applause by…
Last year, our synagogue received tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees, and we tried to meet the needs of everyone. And over the past month, thousands of people have passed through Moldova on their way to the pilgrimage in Uman. We received them with great warmth and joy. The new synagogue building served as their…
On the eve of the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah), Rabbi Zushe Abelsky received congratulatory letters to the Jewish community from the President and Prime Minister of Moldova. President Maia Sandu noted her admiration for the community: “The active participation of the Jews of Moldova in the public life of the country, the implementation of…
