Moldova Jewish & Kosher Guide 2025: Kosher Info in Moldova, Europe

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Popular Places In Moldova

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About Moldova

Moldova, an Eastern European country and former Soviet republic, has varied terrain including forests, rocky hills and vineyards. Its wine regions include Nistreana, known for reds, and Codru, home to some of the world’s largest cellars. Capital Chișinău has Soviet-style architecture and the National Museum of History, exhibiting art and ethnographic collections that reflect cultural links with neighboring Romania. Most of the Moldovan territory was a part of the Principality of Moldavia from the 14th century until 1812. After achieving independence from the Soviet Union, Moldova's foreign policy was designed with a view to establishing relations with other European countries, neutrality, and European Union integration. In 1995 the country was admitted to the Council of Europe. Moldova has a climate which is moderately continental; its proximity to the Black Sea leads to the climate being mild and sunny. Tourism focuses on the country's natural landscapes and its history. Wine tours are offered to tourists across the country.

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Moldova

The largest community is in Kishinev, the capital, where some 15,000 Jews reside. There are other communities in Tiraspol (2,500) and Beltsy (1,000). Smaller numbers live in Bendery, Rybnitza, Soroky, and elsewhere. Jews have lived in Bessarabia-the territory that constitutes the bulk of what is present-day Moldova-since the 15th and 16th centuries. At that time it was an important transit stop for Jewish merchants from Constantinople and from Poland. On the eve of the German-Romanian invasion, there were more than 250,000 Jews in Bessarabia. Many of these were deported to camps in Transnistria, where tens of thousands perished at the hands of German and Romanian forces. There are synagogues in all the important towns. The Chabad movement plays a significant role in the religious life of Moldovan Jews.


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What Is *JOFY?

JOFY, or "Jewish Observant Friendly" Establishments are lodging establishments offering special services for Jewish Observant guests such as Shabbat meals, accommodation on lower floors and regular keys for the rooms. It can also be a NON KOSHER establishment located in walking distance from the local Shul, community or kosher restaurants area.

Please note - *JOFY does NOT mean that KOSHER food is served on the premises!

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