From Soviet oppression to Jewish revival: Moldova crowns new chief rabbi...

Religion and faith | Aug 12, 2026, 4:12 PM

Jewish leaders gathered in Chisinau to crown Rabbi Menachem Mendel Axelrod as the new Chief Rabbi of Moldova.

The ceremony highlighted the revival of the local Jewish community following decades of Soviet oppression.

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