Jewish history

Vilnius to host int’l scholarly conference on intellectual heritage of Jews

Next week, on 10–11 October 2023, the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences and the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities are holding the international...

Nausėda gifts Vilna Gaon coin to Israeli president

A coin bearing the image of the Vilna Gaon has been presented to Israeli President Reuven Riblin on behalf of Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda.

Lithuanian Post issues stamp for Vilna Gaon's 300th birth anniversary

Lietuvos Pastas ( Lithuanian Post ) is issuing a special stamp to mark the 300th birth anniversary of the Vilna (Vilnius) Gaon.

Jewish leader: reinstallation of Noreika plaque will damage Lithuania's image

The memorial plaque to Jonas Noreika, a controversial Lithuanian military officer known as Generolas Vetra ( General Storm ), which was reinstalled in...

Archaeologists from Lithuania, Israel and USA exploring territory of the Great Synagogue complex

Vilnius which is changing every day makes every effort to preserve values of cultural heritage – archaeological explorations of the complex of the Great...