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 aspectsDefending 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 stateSupporting the reduction of racism, totalitarianism, antidemocratical tendencies, fascism, anti-Semitism and national chauvinism in any kindCooperating with any societies and organizations at home and abroad which correlate to the principles of democracy and human rightsOrganizing seminars, academic facilities and other training centersMarketing and popularization of the Jewish valuesPromoting education and cultureOrganizing concerts, stage plays and book presentationsBuilding up data archivesMaintaining the historical sites (synagogues, graves, memorials etc.)