Moldova

Moldova hires first chief rabbi in 12 years, new chapter for revived Jewish community - interview

Chabad played an instrumental in Moldova since the outbreak of war in Ukraine in 2022, providing support for refugees, coordinating travel and in general providing a base for those in need.

Rabbi Menachem Mendel Axelrod, Chief Rabbi of the Republic of Moldova.
STATUES OF Lenin front governmental buildings in Tiraspol.

Moldova beyond the crowds: Jewish heritage, wine and Transnistria

In need to repair - the funeral hall of the Chisinau Jewish cemetry.

Moldova: Wine, Jewish heritage and hidden treasures

Alexandru Munteanu, Moldova's Prime Minister, attends a meeting with members of the media in Chisinau, Moldova, October 28, 2025.

Moldovan prime minister Munteanu steps down in surprise trigger for government crisis


Fine wines and Jewish stories from Moldova and Argentina

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 82

 Tango in Argentina

Moldovan Holocaust memorial vandalized with 'free Palestine' graffiti

"We will do everything possible to ensure that the facts are investigated and the perpetrators are punished," the community said in a statement.

Soroca Jewish Cemetery Holocaust memorial vandalized with "free Palestine."

Moldova's Constitutional Court strikes down government ban on opposition candidates

On Tuesday, Moldova's Constitutional Court strikes down a government ban on opposition candidates. making a significant blow to the government.

 ILAN SHOR, then-Orhei mayor, in 2019.

Housing Ministry says 10,000 foreign workers to arrive in Israel by June

So far, about 1,200 workers from India have arrived in Israel.


European Court of Human Rights to review legality of ban on Shor Party

The Moldovan government banned the Shor Party – led at the time by Israeli-Moldovan politician Ilan Shor – from participating in national elections.

 Marina Tauber, leader of the opposition pro-Russian political party Shor that was banned by the ruling of the Constitutional Court, speaks with journalists after a hearing in Chisinau, Moldova, June 19, 2023.

Moldova: 14% polled 'really don't like' Jews - survey

A significant amount of Moldovans dislike and have negative sentiments toward Jews and believe that they are manipulative and dishonest.

 The state flag of Moldova (L) flies outside the country's embassy in central Moscow, Russia December 18, 2017

Meet the Moldovan olah with a burning love for colors

Anna, a Moldovan olah with an affinity for art, has presented her paintings in solo and group exhibitions in Israel and around the world.

 Anna Aiach

European MPs condemn the existence of antisemitic monuments in Moldova

The monuments include the Octavian Goga’s statue and the Alley of Classics in the Great Central Park of Chisinau.

Photo of the statue of Octavian Goga and an archived photo.

New Moldova Christian caucus launches to support Jerusalem

Leo van Doesburg said that Moldova's "commitment to strengthening ties with Israel sets a positive example for other countries in Europe and the rest of the world."

 Members of parliament hold a session in Chisinau, Moldova, February 16, 2023.

Israeli-Moldovan politician seeks to annul sanctions at EU court

The Shor Party members, led by Moldovan-Israeli lawmaker Ilan Shor, were alleged to have been involved in EURO 254 million bank fraud case.

 Israeli-Moldovan lawmaker Ilan Shor.