Pension payments available to additional holocaust victims following negotiations

Recent negotiations with the German government have allowed the Claims Conference to expand eligibility for pension programs. According to these criteria, eligible for Claims Conference pensions may be Jewish Holocaust survivors who were in: (i) Concentration camps; or (ii) Ghettos for at least 3 months; or (iii) Hiding for at least 6 months without access to the outside world, or lived under false identify for at least 6 months, in Nazi-occupied territory.

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Fourth World Litvak Congress

The Jewish Community of Lithuania has a pleasure and a privilege to invite you to The Fourth World Litvak Congress, which will be held here in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, from 22nd of September to 25th of September, 2013. The event will bring together natives and descendants of Jews from the Litvak lands, which coincide with modern Lithuania, and also Belarus, Latvia, northeastern Poland and much more. The Congress will among its many activities commemorate the seventieth anniversary of the liquidation of the Vilna Ghetto in 1943.

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The trip to Lithuania

If you are planning a visit to Lithuania, please let us know and we will gladly assist you in providing all the needed information. Many people know about the glorious past of the Lithuanian Jews, horrible tragedy during the years of Holocaust. You can contact us via e-mail info[at]lzb.lt or call +370 5 2613003. Waiting for meeting you in Lita!

 

 

 

The Prayers in Synagogue

The prayers in the Vilnius Choral synagogue (Pylimo str. 39, Vilnius). Monday-Friday: 8.30 Shaharis and 17.00. Mincha, Maariv. Saturday: Schabbes services start at 09.00. Sunday: 10.00 Shaharis and 17.00. Mincha, Maariv. 

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The Vilna Yiddish Reading Circle 2013-05-22

The Vilna Yiddish Reading Circle meets again on Friday May 24th at 1 PM (13:00) sharp at the Jewish Community of Lithuania, Pylimo 4, Vilnius. Everyone welcome!

Minister of Foreign Affairs Condemns the Anti-semitic act in Panevėžys 2013-05-20

On 18 May, Minister of Foreign Affairs Linas Linkevičius condemned the anti-Semitic act carried out in Panevėžys during which a swastika was painted on the doors of Panevėžys Youth school and the building of Jewish community of Panevėžys.
“I strongly condemn any acts carried out to artificially stir up tensions in Lithuanian society on the ethnic or any other basis. I have no doubt that the promoters and perpetrators of this outrageous act will be found and punished according to the Lithuanian laws as well as the suspects of the act of vandalism carried out in Vilnius, Subačius street, which is a subject to pre-trial investigation. Only by joining our common efforts and not being indifferent to any attempts to artificially sir up strife we will be able to establish traditions of tolerance and respect to human rights and prevent such acts from ever happening again“, - said L. Linkevičius.

In Jerusalem, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Honours Holocaust Victims 2013-05-20

On 19 May in Jerusalem, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius visited the World Centre for Holocaust Research – Yad Vashem – where he laid a wreath and paid tribute to the victims of the Holocaust.
Linkevičius met with Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate Avner Shalev to discuss ways of preserving the memory of the Holocaust, research and education.
“After the restoration of Lithuania’s independence, we focused on fulfilling many meaningful tasks honouring the memory of the Jewish victims. We must continue to make every effort in order to preserve the Jewish heritage, to educate a tolerant younger generation, and to develop programmes in Holocaust education,” the head of the Lithuanian diplomacy said at the meeting.
Linkevičius thanked the leadership of the Yad Vashem for its long-time cooperation with Lithuanian institutions, historians and other scholars, teachers, and persons in culture engaged with programmes on the Holocaust memory, research and education.
The Lithuanian Foreign Minister informed the participants of the meeting that the Seimas (Parliament) of Lithuania designated 2013 as the Year of Remembrance of the Vilna Ghetto. The Government is implementing a broad programme to honour the memory of the victims of the Vilna Ghetto in cooperation with the Lithuanian Jewish community, non-governmental organizations, Lithuanian diplomatic missions, and the academic community. From 22 to 25 September, the Fourth World Litvak Congress will be held in Vilnius. The Congress will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the liquidation of the Vilna Ghetto.

Linkevičius meets with Foreign Minister of the palestinian national authority, stresses the importance of the renewal of peace talks. 2013-05-20

On 19 May, Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Linas Linkevičius visited the Palestinian National Authority. At the meeting with the Foreign Minister of the Palestinian National Authority Riyad Al-Maliki, he stressed the importance of the renewal of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. “It is necessary to renew talks as soon as possible. Lithuania speaks in favour of the achievement of a decision, which would enable Israel and Palestine to live side by side in peace and security,” Linkevičius said. During the meeting, prospects for the bilateral cooperation between Lithuania and the Palestinian National Authority were discussed; Lithuania’s incoming Presidency of the EU Council was presented. The officials also discussed the Middle East peace process and regional security issues. “Lithuania is open for a dialogue with the Palestinian Authority and ready to share its experience of implementing democratic reforms. Europe speaks up for the financial stability of the Palestinian Authority, which is mandatory for implementing necessary reforms,” Linkevičius said. Since 2009, Lithuania has annually implemented at least one development cooperation project to strengthen the administrative capacity of the Palestinian Authority, the role of non-governmental organizations, etc. Between 2009 and 2010, Lithuania delegated one police officer to the European Police mission in Ramallah (EUPOL COPPS). This year, Lithuania plans to accredit a diplomat to Ramallah, and to organise and internship for a Palestinian diplomat in the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In March 2013, Lithuania upgraded the status of Nabil Darwish Alwazir, head of the General Delegation of Palestine in Helsinki. He is now designated the “Chief of the Palestinian Mission who resides in Helsinki”.

SHVUES (SHAVUOT), 14-16 MAY 2013 2013-05-14

Everybody is welcome at the service for the holiday at the historical Choral Synagogue (di Khor-shul) at Pylimo 39, Vilnius. Services Tuesday evening 14 May through to the end of the holiday at sundown Thursday 16 May. Please note that the biblical Book of Ruth will be read Thursday morning May 16th at 9 AM, followed by the traditional Torah reading and the Yizkor remembrance service for departed parents.

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Shabbat

  • 21.31 10 May 2013
    23.03 11 May 2013
  • 21.37 17 May 2013
    23.09 18 May 2013
  • 21.40 17 May 2013
    23.12 18 May 2013

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Events

  • Jewish Cuisine Seminars Continue 

    Everyone interested in learning how to cook traditional Jewish dishes and in finding out more about traditions of preparation and the special characteristics of Jewish cuisine is invited to attend the series of seminars called Jewish Cuisine. Topics: May 24, 2013 -- Traditional Jewish matzo dishes -- matzo cakes. The seminars are on Fridays in the White Hall on the first floor of the Lithuanian Jewish Community, Pylimo 4, Vilnius. Please come!