Organization of the Jews in Bulgaria Shalom

The Organization of the Jews in Bulgaria (OJB) coordinates the different Jewish communities in Bulgaria, a country where about 8000 Jews live. This organization organizes programs and projects. The tasks of Shalom OJB are mainly: - Keeping up and promoting the Jewish values and traditions regarding ethnological, linguistic and cultural aspects - Defending the constitutional rights of its members as well as of all Jews in Bulgaria against the state, its organs and other public and political facilities of the state - Cooperating with any societies and organizations at home and abroad which correlate to the principles of democracy and human rights - Organizing seminars, academic facilities and other training centers - Marketing and popularization of the Jewish values - Promoting education and culture - Organizing concerts, stage plays and book presentations - Building up data archives - Maintaining the historical sites (synagogues, graves, memorials etc.)