During Pesach, Rita and her husband Kac Kobi and their daughter Sheli visited the Jewish community in Panevėžys. The guests were welcomed by the chairman of the community, Gennady Kofman. … Read more
Pesach is one of the most important spring Jewish holidays, celebrated all over the world, in all Jewish communities. On April 7, the Jewish community of Panevėžys celebrated Pesach in … Read more
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.
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
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
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
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 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 https://gvf.lt/en/e-shop/. “The history of … Read more
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