The Sabbath begins at 5:36 P.M. on Friday, February 20, and concludes at 6:33 P.M. on Saturday in the Vilnius region. Sabbath candles should be lit at 5:18 P.M. and completed before sunset at 5:36 P.M.
Annual Conference of Lithuanian Makabi Athletics Club Members
The Lithuanian Makabi Athletics Club will hold their annual congress at the Lithuanian Jewish Community in Vilnius on March 8. The agenda includes an annual report from the president, the annual report from the revision commission, election of executive board members, changes to rules and regulations and other topical issues.
Markas Volynskis Concert
You’re invited to an evening of music by Markas Volynskis and friends. Vocalists Marija Duškina and Rima Šechter, pianist and composer Vitalijus Neugasimovas and Choral Synagogue cantor Shmuel Yaatom will perform in homage to Volyniskis. The concert is being organized by writer and director Žaneta Berlin. Snacks and surprises to be provided. To register call Liza at +370 684 73592.
Time: 5:00 P.M., Sunday, February 22
Place: Vilnius Jewish Community, Pylimo street no. 4, Vilnius
Looking to the Future
Panevėžys Jewish Community chairman Gennady Kofman and Kupiškis social care home director Rolandas Paltinas signed a cooperation agreement in Panevėžys February 10. The point of the agreement is to increase cooperation and mutual help in integrating people with disabilities into the community and encouraging care home residents and staff to learn about Lithuanian Jewish history and culture. Both parties agree to share information and experience, to take part in events sponsored by the other party, to carry out joint projects and to promote one another’s events and projects.
Special Sabbath with Performance by Actress from Israel
Lithuanian Jewish Community members are invited to a special Sabbath celebration with a performance by the Israeli actress Tatyana Khazanovskaya of “Wandering Stars,” a play by Nina Michoels based on the novel by Sholem Aleichem. The play will be in Russian. The cost is 10 euros and registration is required by sending an email to zanas@sc.lzb.lt. The event will last about 75 minutes.
Time: 7:00 P.M., Friday, February 20
Place: Lithuanian Jewish Community, Vilnius
Sabbath Times
The Sabbath begins at 5:32 P.M. on Friday, February 13, and concludes at 6:19 P.M. on Saturday in the Vilnius region. Sabbath candles should be lit at 5:14 P.M. and completed before sunset at 5:32 P.M. Friday is World Radio Day and Saturday is International Book Giving Day and Valentine’s Day. Monday, February 16, is a state holiday in Lithuania, Restoration of the State Day, originally celebrated in the interwar Republic of Lithuania marking the declaration of Lithuanian independence on February 16, 1918. Monday is also Washington’s Birthday in the United States, commonly known as Presidents’ Day and originally intended to combine the celebration of the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Tuesday is the Lithuanian holiday Uzgavenės and the Chinese New Year, the year of the Red/Fire Horse.
Natalja Cheifec’s Raising Children according to the Torah, Part 5
Natalja Cheifec continues her lecture series with the fifth instalment on raising children according to the principles of the Torah.
To receive zoom credentials and participate, click here.
Time: 6:00 P.M., Thursday, February 12
Place: internet
Sabbath Times
The Sabbath begins at 5:07 P.M. on Friday, February 6, and concludes at 6:06 P.M. on Saturday in the Vilnius region. Sabbath candles should be lit at 4:49 P.M. and completed before sunset at 5:07 P.M.
Ilan and Dubi Clubs to Meet Saturday
The Dubi Club for children aged 4 to 6 will meet at 1:00 P.M. Saturday. Guide Milana Rozovskaja has prepared a set of educational and creative activities.
The Ilan Club for children aged 7 to 13 will also meet at 1:00 P.M. Saturday.
Time: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, February 7
Place: Lithuanian Jewish Community, Pylimo street no. 4, Vilnius
Sabbath Times
The Sabbath begins at 4:53 P.M. on Friday, January 30, and concludes at 5:53 P.M. on Saturday in the Vilnius region. Sabbath candles should be lit at 4:35 P.M. and completed before sunset at 4:53 P.M. Monday is Tu b’Shvat, Jewish Arbor Day. Monday is also Candlemas for Christians and Groundhog Day in the US and Canada.
Natalja Cheifec on Raising Children according to the Torah, Part 3
Natalja Cheifec continues her internet lecture and discussion on child-rearing according to the Torah this Thursday at 6:00 P.M.
To participate, click here.
Time: 6:00 P.M., Thursday, January 29
Place: internet
Šiauliai District Jewish Community to Mark UN Holocaust Day
The Šiauliai District Jewish Community invites you to mark International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust together with the community on January 27. At 12 noon there will be a candle-lighting ceremony at the Shavl ghetto gate located at the corner of Ežero and Trakų streets. At 6:00 P.M. the Community will hold an evening to celebrate Vulf Visotski and tea called “Memory, Faith, Hope” at the Community at Višinskio street no. 24 in Šiauliai. Participants are to include the student theater from the Ąžuolynas Gymnasium in Klaipėda, vocalists from the Juventa Pre-gymnasium in Šiauliai District and guests from Pakruojis and Žagarė.
Sabbath Times
The Sabbath begins at 4:39 P.M. on Friday, January 23, and concludes at 5:41 P.M. on Saturday in the Vilnius region. Sabbath candles should be lit at 4:21 P.M. before sunset at 4:39 P.M. on Friday. Sunday is Burns Night, in honor of the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Monday is Australia Day.
Kabalat Shabat with Rabbi Natan Alfred
The Bnai Maskilim association invites members and friends to ring in the new year with a special evening and an old friend. Progressive Rabbi Natan Alfred, a co-founder of the Bnai Maskilim association and currently serving in Geneva and as acting chairman of the European Rabbis Association, will preside over the ritual and discuss current events.
Registration required by sending an email to bneimaskilim@gmail.com.
Time: 6:00 P.M., Friday, January 23
Place: Pylimo street no. 4, Vilnius
Birthday Exhibition by Aleksandra Jacovskytė
Aleksandra Jacovskytė’s exhibit “Theater: Costume Sketches” will open January 20 at the Samuel Bak Museum of the Vilna Gaon Jewish History Museum with the artist in attendance. She’ll speak about the sources of her inspiration, theater life, how costumes are created from idea to stage and talk backstage. Aleksandra Jacovskytė is a set designer, graphic artist and photographer.
Time: 6:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 20
Place: Samuel Bak Museum, Naugarduko street no. 10, Vilnius
Natalja Cheifec on Raising Children according to the Torah, Part 2
Natalja Cheifec continues her internet lecture/discussion on raising children according to the Torah this Thursday. Topics include praise, showing love, controlling anger and appropriate discipline.
To receive zoom credentials and participate, click here.
Time: 6:00 P.M., Thursday, January 22
Place: internet
Sabbath Times
The Sabbath begins at 4:26 P.M. on Friday, January 16, and concludes at 5:29 P.M. on Saturday in the Vilnius region. Sabbath candles should be lit at 4:08 P.M. and completed before sunset at 4:26 P.M. Friday is National Religious Freedom Day in the United States.
Sixteenth Liova Taicas Memorial Tournament in Šiauliai
The Šiauliai District Jewish Community is pleased to announce the 16th Liova Taicas memorial sporting event starting at 11:00 A.M. on February 8 at the Šiauliai Sports Gymnasium.. Games include mini-soccer, 3-on-3 basketball, ping-pong, chess and volleyball.
To participate, please register by January 20 by calling the Šiauliai District Jewish Community at +370 99 10621
Natalja Cheifec on Raising Children according to the Torah
In the first part of a series on raising children according to the Torah, Natalja Cheifec will discuss:
• Main phases of raising and disciplining chldren according to age;
• Democracy or authority: which sort of relationships lead to greater harmony between parent and child;
• Which should come first, instilling good behavior or imparting understanding;
• Can parents and children be equal?
To participate and receive zoom credentials, click here.
Time: 6:00 P.M., Thursday, January 16
Place: internet
Sabbath Times
The Sabbath begins at 4:14 P.M. on Friday, January 9, and concludes at 5:19 P.M. on Saturday in the Vilnius region. Sabbath candles should be lit at 3:56 P.M. before sunset at 4:14 P.M.