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STEVEN in Rietavas
Hi Eli I'm Steven from Cape Town and will be traveling through Lithuania in September. I will probably start off in Vilnius and from there make my way to Panevezys which is where my maternal grandfather came from. From there I will head for Rietavas which is where my late dad was born and then o …
elirab in Rietavas
Thank you again Carol. Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach
Carol Hoffman in Rietavas
Eli - as usual you continue to inform/educate us. Thank you - and thank you from the many people who read this and do not take time to comment. Shabbat Shalom & Hag Sukkot Sameach! Carol
Danielle Weiner in Vilnius Visit May 2016
I should have said "the former site of the Great Shul", as, of course, it is no longer there! Danielle
Danielle Weiner in Vilnius Visit May 2016
Eli, I also wanted to ask you about the excavation project going on at the Great Shul. They are to be working there starting June 20th. I am very interested in this and have been in contact with Jon Seligman who is coordinating this fascinating effort. By chance, have you stopped by the site they …