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The Choral Synagogue of Vilnius, Lithuania, June 8, 2013. Credit: Olevy via Wikimedia Commons.
Nearly $9m distributed to Lithuanian Holocaust survivors, heirs
“Each story behind these payments reflects a legacy of loss—and a step toward justice,” said Rabbi Andrew Baker, of the American Jewish Committee.
July 15, 2025
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar holds a press conference at the ministry in Jerusalem, May 22, 2025. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.
FM Sa’ar to depart for visit to three Baltic states
Israel's top diplomat will be in Lithuania on Tuesday, Latvia on Wednesday and Estonia on Thursday.
June 30, 2025
The leader of the populist Nemuno Aura (Nemunas Dawn) Party Remigijus Zemaitaitis speaks during a press conference after the signing of a coalition agreement in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Nov. 11, 2024. Photo by Petras Malukas/AFP via Getty Images.
Lithuania’s governing coalition to include party led by alleged Jew-hater
Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) released a statement condemning the choice.
Nov. 12, 2024
Lithuanians massacre Jews at the Lietūkis garage during the Kaunas pogrom, June 27, 1941. Credit: Vilna Gaon State Jewish Museum.
March of the Living marks genocide of Lithuanian Jews
"The hatred that destroyed millions of lives in the past is still alive. We cannot allow the shadows of the dark past to return to our daily lives," said Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonyte.
Sept. 25, 2024
Colored fragments of wall uncovered during excavation of the Great Synagogue of Vilna in Lithuania testify to the building's once-beautiful decorations, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority. Credit: Israel Antiquities Authority.
Excavations reveal decorated floor of Vilna’s Great Synagogue
The dig at the famous site, destroyed by the Nazis, has taken on new importance this year in the aftermath of Hamas's Oct. 7 massacre, said Israel Antiquities Authority Director Eli Escusido.
July 25, 2024
Tal-Or Cohen Montemayor. Credit: Courtesy.
CyberWell briefs European leaders on online antisemitism
“Many countries have been surprised by terror organizations and their allies harnessing social media,” says the activist group’s executive director. 
June 28, 2024
Narrator Dudu Fisher in what was the Riga Ghetto, during the filming of the documentary “Baltic Truth.” Photo by Eugene Levin.
Latvia, Estonia to join Holocaust memorial program in Los Angeles
The two countries are coming to terms with their respective histories against Jews and now publicly acknowledging it.
Jan. 8, 2024
Participants in official ceremonies commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liquidation of the Vilnius Ghetto in Lithuania during World War II, part of the National Memorial Day for the Genocide of Lithuanian Jews. At far right is Michel Gourary, director of the European March of the Living, Sept. 21, 2023. Credit: March of the Living.
Lithuanian, Jewish leaders mark 80th year since liquidation of Vilnius Ghetto
“We must show zero-tolerance towards antisemitism,” said Yad Vashem chairman Dani Dayan at the memorial event.
Sept. 21, 2023
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greets his Lithuanian counterpart Ingrida Šimonytė in Jerusalem, June 12, 2023. Photo by Kobi Gideon/GPO.
Netanyahu touts ‘excellent relations’ in meeting with Lithuanian premier
Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė said that her country will push for E.U. sanctions against Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
June 12, 2023