(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.