The renovated synagogue in Žiežmariai will become a new cultural center.
The first synagogue in appeared sometime between 1690 and 1696. In the
19th century there three synagogues. Not surprising, since the majority
of the population were Jewish. This synagogue which has survived and has
now been renovated stands in the southern part of town between Vilniaus
and Žalgirio streets, with the Strėva river flowing from southeastward from there.

with a face value of 0.81 euros,
enough to mail letters abroad.

The Vilnius City Council has named renowned Litvak artist, Holocaust survivor and original resident of Vilnius Samuel Bak an honorary citizen of the city, without any irony on their part.

In the run-up to Hanukkah traditional fried dishes are being prepared: latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (doughnuts with jam filling). Children will receive Hanukkah gelt, foil-wrapped chocolate coins, and will be asked to make a donation of part of their hoard to the Jewish community, teaching them to share what they have with others from a young age.

Judah Passow‘s father professor David Passow of the University of
Philadelphia has been keeping the scroll safe since 1960… .

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