Good Will Foundation Wishes You Happy upcoming Pesach!
Also, we would like to inform you that the Good Will Foundation will work remotely on April 6-7 and April 12-13. April 10 will be a holiday.
The first time to Lithuania – to search for family’s roots
Last week, Nancy Sasson, an American looking for her roots, arrived to Lithuania. According to her, her grandfather or even great-grandfather lived in Panevėžys, so Nancy, with her local friend … Read more
Opening of Kupiškis public library in a former Great Synagogue building
On March 24, after six years of reconstruction, the public library of the Kupiškis district municipality was solemnly opened in the building of former Kupiškis Great Synagogue. The event was … Read more
Commemoration of March 15th in Panevėžys
On March 15, the Union of People with Disabilities in the Panevėžys Region held a meeting with teachers, educators and employees of Panevėžys in order to get to know the … Read more
Panevėžys Jewish community celebrated Purim and International Women’s Day
Purim and International Women’s Day are celebrated in the first month of spring. The men of Panevėžys Jewish community and distinguished guests gathered in the premises of the community to … Read more
Let’s celebrate Purim at Vilnius Choral Synagogue!
Let’s visit Vilnius Choral Synagogue (Pylimo street 39, Vilnius) on Tuesday, March 7, at 5 pm and join the celebration of Purim! Readings of Megilat Ester, entertainment, drinks, treats and … Read more
The book “The Limits of Hatred: Antisemitism in Lithuania in 1944-1990” (Lithuanian, summary in English) by J. Stončius can be purchased at the Good Will Foundation
The book “The Limits of Hatred: Antisemitism in Lithuania in 1944-1990” (Lithuanian, summary in English) by J. Stončius can be purchased at the Good Will Foundation https://gvf.lt/en/e-shop/. “The history of … Read more
Rabbi Reuven Yeshua Koehn visited Panevėžys city
From 1871-1891, 5 synagogues operated in Panevėžys city and there was a large Jewish community. One of the main and most visited places for Jews was the synagogue. At that … Read more
The Good Will Foundation invites to submit an application for one-time payment of symbolic compensation for the private real property expropriated in Lithuania during the occupation of totalitarian regimes
The Good Will Foundation (GWF) invites the eligible Holocaust survivors and their heirs to submit an application for one-time payment of symbolic compensation for the private real property expropriated in … Read more
A Book about Antisemitism in Lithuania during the Soviet occupation will be presented at the Vilnius Book Fair
Congratulations to Justas Stončius on the published book “Neapykantos ribos: antisemitizmas Lietuvoje 1944-1990 metais” [Borders of Hate: Antisemitism in Lithuania in 1944-1990]. The publishing of the book was partially financed … Read more