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Manachem Mendel Axelrod Appointed Youngest Chief Rabbi of Moldova in Historic Ceremony

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First reported by Maariv · 3 hours ago

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Manachem Mendel Axelrod, 36, was officially appointed as Moldova's Chief Rabbi in a ceremony in Chisinau, becoming Europe's youngest chief rabbi. The event included prominent religious and community leaders, with support from Moldova's president and Israel's ambassador. Axelrod, serving in Moldova for 12 years, succeeds his grandfather and has aided Jewish refugees from Ukraine.

01Manachem Mendel Axelrod, 36, becomes Moldova's official Chief Rabbi, youngest in Europe.
02Ceremony held at Chisinau's sole surviving synagogue from the communist era.
03Appointment approved by six Jewish community heads and Moldovan authorities.
04President Maia Sandu sent a letter supporting Jewish community and condemning antisemitism.
05Israeli Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar and Ambassador Yoram Elron attended and praised the event.
06Axelrod has served 12 years in Moldova, aiding Jewish refugees from Ukraine.

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