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Chief Rabbi of Israel Calls Antisemitism a Battle Between Darkness and Light at Moldova Ceremony
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First reported by Maariv · 4 hours ago
What happened
At Rabbi Menachem Mendel Axelrod's inauguration as Moldova's Chief Rabbi, Israel's Chief Rabbi Kalman Meir Bar framed antisemitism as a cosmic battle between darkness and light, praising Axelrod's dedication to Jewish resilience and renewal.
- 01Rabbi Menachem Mendel Axelrod was inaugurated as Moldova's Chief Rabbi in Chișinău.
- 02Israel's Chief Rabbi Kalman Meir Bar called antisemitism a battle of darkness versus light.
- 03The ceremony took place at the start of the new month, symbolizing Jewish resilience.
- 04Rabbi Bar recalled lighting Europe's largest Hanukkah menorah with Germany's president.
- 05He praised Axelrod's long dedication to strengthening Jewish life in Moldova.
- 06The event emphasized Jewish survival and renewal despite historical persecution.
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