Great Synagogue of Vilnius

  • History

Archaeologists uncovered one of two most sacred parts of Great Synagogue of Vilna

Two pillars were discovered during the archaeological research at the site of the Great Synagogue of Vilna in Vilnius, Lithuania.…

5 years ago
  • Culture

Premises on Great Synagogue grounds in Vilnius let to 10 tenants

The City of Vilnius has rented special premises at the site of the complex of the Great Synagogue on the…

6 years ago
  • Society

Vilnius plans to commemorate Great Synagogue by 2023 after important discovery

Archeologists have found one of the most important parts of the Great Synagogue of Vilnius, the bimah – a raised…

6 years ago
  • Society

Archeologists find Great Synagogue of Vilnius’ bimah

Archeologist have found one of the most important parts of the Great Synagogue of Vilnius, the bimah – a raised…

6 years ago
  • Society

Archeologist to present Great Synagogue of Vilnius’ findings

An archeologist from Israel will on Wednesday present the latest findings in the territory of the Great Synagogue of Vilnius.…

6 years ago
  • Society

Researchers of Great Synagogue of Vilnius hope to find its most sacred place

A team of archeologists returning to research the complex of the Great Synagogue of Vilnius for a third year hope…

6 years ago
  • History
  • Society

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…

6 years ago
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  • Opinion

Faina Kukliansky. Jews in Lithuania are experiencing a value challenge

Jews, just as any nation are not monolithic. Jews in Lithuania have a history of some 700 years and many…

6 years ago
  • Culture

Vilnius eyes space for artists in former synagogue location

Vilnius authorities are considering giving a Soviet-era school building in central Vilnius, built where the Great Synagogue of Vilna used…

7 years ago
  • Society

US scientists working in Lithuania to specify locations of Jewish graves

A group of scientists headed by archeology professor Richard Freund from the US Hartford University is launching research in Kaunas,…

7 years ago
  • Society

Great Synagogue must be restored but not until 2027 – Vilnius mayor

The Great Synagogue of Vilnius that was razed to the ground during the Soviet rule should be rebuilt at least…

8 years ago