Organization of the Jews in Bulgaria

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
 * Supporting the reduction of racism, totalitarianism, antidemocratical tendencies, fascism, anti-Semitism and national chauvinism in any kind
 * 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.)