Museum exists in the KJJC from the very beginning of the start of its functioning. It is symbolically situated in the historical part of the building. Museum materials and exhibitions were collected yet since 1991.
The main concept of the Museum is original documents and artifacts that witness the destiny of Moldova Jewry. It reflects such tragic events as Kishinev Pogrom, Holocaust in Bessarabia, period of Soviet power, and renewal of the community during last 20 years.
A separate exhibition dedicated to the famous Yiddish writer Ihil Shreibman (1913-2005).
Museum is one of the most popular projects of the KJJC that attract dozens of people, including students of the schools and Universities, scientists who work on historical thematic, guests and official delegations.
Museum is supported by JDC, as well as by Claims Conference and Dutch Jewish Humanitarian Fund. Dorina Shlaen, Museum coordinator, works hard on developing Museum programs, gathering collection, virtual and mobile exhibitions.
“I see Museum main task in popularizing knowledge about the Jewish history in Moldova among Jewish and non-Jewish audience, especially young generation”. -says Dorina. “In intensive cooperation with the educational and cultural institutions. We have to remember the past and learn its lessons to build our present and future altogether.”
“I understand also that in modern conditions it is very important to work with Funds and write grants”, continues Dorina. “And I am happy that thanks to those grants that Museum won from Claims and Dutch Fund I have the possibility to enrich the collection, to work with archives and plan perspective for the Museum development.”