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.)