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


Vandals daub swastikas on Jewish gravestones in Moldova

A criminal case was opened on grounds of desecration and inciting racial hatred but no further details were provided on the incident.

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

Moldova's ties to Israel have never been better, FM tells 'Post' - interview

Moldova's Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi also accused Russia of testing its destabilization tactics in Moldova before exporting them elsewhere.

 Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi, meets with The Jerusalem Post's reporter Amichai Stein in Jerusalem, May 27th, 2025.

Russia says it will retaliate after Moldova expels three of its diplomats

Moldova accused Russia of helping pro-Kremlin MP Alexander Nesterovschii flee before his 12-year sentence, expelling three Russian diplomats. Russia vowed retaliation.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Security Council via a video link in Moscow, Russia, March 31, 2023.

Israeli FM Sa’ar honored at opening of Israel’s permanent embassy in Moldova

Sa'ar reflected on Moldova’s historical significance in Jewish memory, including the 1903 Kishinev pogrom. He also shared familial ties with Moldova, revealing his grandfather originated in Chișinău.

 Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meeting members of the Moldovan Jewish community, February 2025.

FM Sa'ar announces opening of new embassy in Moldova

Sa'ar said in late December that he planned to open an embassy in the country as a response to the embassy they had closed in Ireland.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met with his Moldovan counterpart, Mihai Popsoi, at the opening of the Israeli embassy in Moldova on February 4, 2025.

Murder in Dubai: How the murder of a Chabad rabbi reverberates regionally - analysis

One thing is clear: this is a critical test for the resilience of the Abraham Accords.

 Zvi Kogan, an Israeli rabbi, stands outside a supermarket, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 18, 2024, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video.

EU slams 'unprecedented interference' by Russia in Moldova referendum

Russia denies the allegations of meddling. On Monday, the Kremlin branded Moldova's votes as "unfree."

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

Israeli oligarch allegedly represents Putin’s interests in Moldova ahead of election

Moldova, a small country of under three million people between Ukraine and Romania, has been a focal point for Russian efforts to maintain influence in Eastern Europe.

 Supporters of the "Shor" party gather to protest outside the Constitutional Court of Moldova as it rules on the opposition party's consitutionality, in Chisinau on June 19, 2023.

Germany says Moldova could be next in line if Ukraine falls

Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock emphasized that supporting Ukraine is crucial for ensuring the stability and survival of neighboring Moldova.

Foreign ministers speak at the Moldova Partnership Platform conference in Chisinau, September 17, 2024

What does Jewish life look like for teens from places where the Jewish community is small?

Many of the teenagers in these diasporic communities have noticed a rise in antisemitism since October 7.

 Jewish teens from more than 40 countries attended BBYO's annual International Convention in Orlando in February 2024.