JEWISH CULTURAL HERITAGE IN LITHUANIA
PROGRAMME
10-19 September
Vilnius
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9.30 a.m. International seminar The Jewish Heritage Path of the Council of Europe. Participation of Lithuania. For more information call: 8-5 2724084 |
2 p.m. Opening of the
exhibition at Vilnius county library of Adomas Mickevičius (10 Trakų
St.) Printed Matter from the Judaic Depository of Martynas Mažvydas
National Library of Lithuania. On display will be rare printed matter
from the history of the Jewish culture and science published from 16th
to 20th centuries. Author of the exhibition is its compiler Esfir
Abramson-Alpertienė.
For more information call: 8-5 2398699.
7 p.m. Premiere of the new documentary Anxiety. Jewish Cultural
Heritage of Lithuania, dedicated to the European Heritage Days (Film
director Beržinis) at Skalvija cinema theatre (2/15 A.Goštauto St.). Discussions.
For more information call: 8-5 2610505
Klaipėda
10.30
a.m. Visiting Jewish heritage sites in Klaipėda city: the old
Jewish cemetery in Žiedų square, the former Jewish hospital, the
former Jewish school in Grįžgatvio street, the grave of the patron of
Klaipėda city J.L.Wiener in the former city cemetery in Liepų street.
The public of Klaipėda city is invited to join the excursion. Meeting
point: Klaipėda castle site.
Person in charge L.Kavaliauskas and A.Gluško, Tel.:
8-46 410367, 8699 61753
Kalvarija
2
p.m. Kalvarija public library (2 Laisvės St, Kalvarija) will host
presentation-exhibition of works of the famous Jewish writer Jokūbas
Josadė to Kalvarija public. The exhibition will run until 19 September.
Person
in charge A.Milius,
Tel.: 8-343 55246
Šakiai district
2
p.m. Zanavykai region museum (Girėnai village, Šakiai ward, Šakiai
district) will host the opening of the exhibition History of Life and
Culture of Jews of Šakiai. The organiser of the exhibition
Zanavykai region museum. The exhibition will be open throughout
September.
Person
in charge A.Milius,
Tel.: 8-343 55246
11 SEPTEMBER
Vilnius
3
p.m. Premiere of the new documentary dedicated to the Jewish
Heritage Path in Lithuania titled Remembrance of the Town Past. Kaunas at Skalvija cinema theatre (2/15 Goštauto St.)
For more information call: 8-5 2610505
Kaunas
4
p.m. Opening of the exhibition Wooden Synagogues in Old Photographs
in M.K.Čiurlionis Art Gallery (55 V.Putvinskio St.)
For more information call: 8-37 229400
Žiežmariai
3
p.m. Fixing of a symbolic plaque of the Jewish Heritage Path in
Europe at the wooden synagogue of Žiežmariai. Vice-Minister of Culture
of the Republic of Lithuania Gintaras Sodeika, international Jewish
cultural heritage specialists from European countries participating:
Director of the European Institute of Cultural Routes Michel Thomas-Pennete,
Jean-Pierre Lambert (Bnai Brith Europa), Mariano Schlimowich (European
Council of Jewish Communities), Arturo Tedeschi (European Council of
Jewish Communities), Assumpcio Hosta (Red de Juderias de Espana-10
network of Spanish towns), municipal mayors, heritage preservation
specialists, etc.
For more information call: 8-5 2724084
Prienai
12
a.m. Opening of the Photography Exhibition Lost Prienai in Prienai
Cultural Centre.
Person in charge Virginijus Kedys, senior specialist of Cultural
Division of Prienai district municipality, Tel.: 8-319 60371.
Čekiškė (Kaunas district)
1
p.m. Introductory excursion in Čekiškė town Along the
Paths of Jewish Life and Cultural Heritage.
In
Čekiškė Cultural Centre (42 Ateities Rd.) the following will take
place:
2
p.m. Opening of the Photography exhibition and the
programme Jews of Čekiškė by the Cultural Centre.
2.30
p.m. Jewish culinary heritage Jewish
cooking traditions, rules, recipes, tasting-presentation
3 p.m. A story about Jewish traditions and customs.
Person in charge Director of the Cultural Centre E.
Tarolienė. Tel.: 8-375 60222.
Kazlų Rūda
3 p.m. Opening of the exhibition Jewish Written Culture in the public library of Kazlų Rūda municipality (23 Vytauto St., Kazlų Rūda ). The exhibition will be on throughout September.
Anykščiai
3
p.m. Opening of the photography exhibition Jewish Cultural Heritage
in Anykščiai Cultural House (2 A.Baranausko Sq.). Authors A.Giraitis,
R.Mikulėnas, and T.Žemaitis.
3.45 p.m. Presentation of the exposition Jews in Anykščiai. The
Past and the Present in Anykščiai synagogue (7a S.Daukanto St.).
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4 p.m. Performance A Crow Does not Believe in Tears in Anykščiai synagogue (7a S.Daukanto St.). Director E. Druskinas. |
Vilnius
9.00
a.m. Excursion by bus from Vilnius to Eišiškės. Guides museum
guide of the Vilna Gaon Jewish State Museum Regina Kopilevič and
teacher Mykolas Sinkevičius. Jewish cultural heritage sites in Eišiškės
to be visited: synagogues, residential and commercial quarters of the
Old Town, the old Jewish cemetary. Departure at 9 a.m. from the Opera
and Ballet Theatre, 1 A.Vienuolio St. Registration of participants by
tel.: 8 - 5 273 10 24.
11 a.m. Visiting the New Centre of Tolerance (2/10
Naugarduko St.), presentation of the new exhibits.
11 a.m. Walking promenade for citizens and guests of Vilnius to
the most famous sites of the Jewish cultural heritage. Guided by
historian Ilja Lempertas. Meeting point at the fountain in Vokiečių street.
2 p.m. Story about the Jewish sacramental heritage: architecture and
interior of synagogues, Aron Kadesh, Bima, rabbinate, Torah, Talmud,
ritual ceremony, religious festivals. Told by museologist Roza
Bieliauskienė. Centre of
Tolerance (2/10 Naugarduko St.)
For more information call: 8-5 2724081
7 p.m. Premiere of the new documentaries Anxiety. Jewish Cultural
Heritage in Lithuania (Film director S. Beržinis)
and Remembrance of the Town Past. Kaunas
at Skalvija cinema theatre (2/15 A.Goštauto St.).
For more information call tel. 8-5 2610505
Klaipėda
3
p.m. Conference
hosted in Klaipėda Picture Gallery (33 Liepų St.) titled Jewish
Cultural Heritage of Klaipėda. Participating: Chairman of the Jewish
Community of Lithuania S.Alperavičius, historian Vareikis. The host:
Director of the Museum of History of Lithuania Minor J.Genys.
Person in charge L.Kavaliauskas.Tel. 8-46 410367
4.15
p.m. Opening of the exhibition of woodwork by artist J.Bunka in
Klaipėda Picture Gallery.
Person in charge: Chairwoman of Klaipėda Jewish community A.Gluško,
Tel.: 8699 61753, 8-46 493758
Kaunas
12
a.m. Presentation of Kaunas
choral synagogue: architecture and history of the synagogue Bima,
Aron Kodesh, Jewish religious customs, rituals, historical and religious
festivals, cantors.
Meeting point: the choral synagogue (13 E. Ožeškienės St., Kaunas).
Told by Administrator of Kaunas Jewish religious community Mauša
Bairakas (Tel.: 8-37 206880).
Jonava
12
a.m. Opening of the exhibition Jewish Culture in Jonava in Jonava
region museum (3 J.Basanavičiaus St., Jonava)
Person in charge Musuem Director R. Karaliūnienė.
Tel. 8-349 52335.
Anykščiai
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1
p.m. Conference Jews: History, Culture, Heritage in Anykščiai
Cultural House (2 A.Baranausko Sq.). Reporters: Dr.E.Meilus (Review of
the Life of Jews in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania),
A.Pažėraitė (Musar Texts of Israel Salanter and Tanya of Šneur Zalman), Dr.Vl.Sirutavičius (Integration Problems
of Jews of Lithuania: 19- 2nd half of 20th cent.). |
Panevėžys
12
a.m. Premiere of literary-musical project
in my heart I carry
a word unspoken in Panevėžys puppy-theatre (30 Respublikos St.) (actress
V.Kochanskytė, piano player S.Šiaučiulis, soloist R.Preikšaitė,
violinist Z.Brazauskas) based on the works of Jewish poetess Matilda
Olkinaitė.
Person in charge K.Stančikas, Tel.: 8- 459 35673.
Kupiškis
3
p.m. Premiere of literary-musical project
in my heart I carry
a word unspoken in the former Kupiškis synagogue (3a Lauryno
Stuokos-Gucevičiaus Sq.).
Person in charge K.Stančikas, Tel.: 8- 459 35673.
Rokiškis
6
p.m. Premiere of literary-musical project
in my heart I carry
a word unspoken in Panemunėlis (Rokiškis district).
8 p.m. Premiere of literary-musical project
in my
heart I carry a word unspoken in Rokiškis secondary school of Juozas
Tumas-Vaižgantas (1 M.Riomerio St.).
Person in charge K.Stančikas, Tel.: 8- 459 35673.
Anykščiai
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12
a.m. Walking promenade to Jewish cultural heritage sites in Anykščiai.
Guided by D.Gadliauskaitė, museologist of Anykščiai Museum of A.
Baranauskas. Meeting point at
7a S.Daukanto St. |
Tauragė
8
a.m. Excursion for the town residents to Jewish cultural heritage
sites of Kalvarija, participation in the events of the European Heritage
Days in Marijampolė county. Departure from Tauragė castle (5 Dariaus
ir Girėno St.).
Person in charge A.Remeikis,
tel. 8-446-61474.
Jurbarkas
9
a.m. Excursion for the town residents to Jewish cultural heritage
sites of Kalvarija, participation in the events of the European Heritage
Days in Marijampolė county. Departure from Jurbarkas municipality
Person in charge A.Remeikis,
tel. 8-446-61474.
Garliava (Kaunas district)
3
p.m. Musical afternoon Jewish Music and Songs in Kaunas district
municipal library (21 Vytauto St.)
Person in charge O. Karosienė, tel. 8-37 551884.
Marijampolė
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11 a.m. Visiting and presentation of the Kalvarija synagogue complex (18 Sodų St., Kalvarija) to Kalvarija residents and guests. Guided by historian Algis Milius. |
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1 p.m. Visiting and presentation of Marijampolė synagogue (5 P.Butlerienės St., Marijampolė) to residents and guests of Alytus and Tauragė counties. Guided by historian Algis Milius. |
3 p.m. Opening of EHD2004 in Marijampolė public library of P.Kriaučiūnas
(20 Vytauto St., Marijampolė) in Marijampolė county.
3.30 p.m. Report by V.Grinius, Director of memorial museum of the
President of Lithuania Kazys Grinius titled Traces of Life and Culture
of the Jewish Community in Marijampolė.
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4 p.m. Opening of exhibition Jews in Marijampolė and in World Literature, Art and Culture prepared by Marijampolė regional studies museum and Marijampolė public library of P.Kriaučiūnas. The exhibition will be on display throughout September. |
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5 p.m. Musical Welcome
by EHD2004 concert by Jewish youth company of songs and dance Fajerlech
from Vilnius in Marijampolė drama theatre (2 P.Armino St.,
Marijampolė) for town residents and guests. |
Kaunas
10
a.m.-2 p.m. Open day in the Jewish musuem (26b Gedimino St.). Presenter:
Administrator of Kaunas Jewish religious community Mauša Bairakas.
For
more information call
8-37 206880
3
p.m. Excursion by bus of Kaunas Jewish cemetery. The history of the
cemetery, graves of famous people. At the end of the excursion
laying of flower wreaths on the graves of variety singer D.Dolskis and
painter J.Mesenblium. The bus leaves from the square beside Kaunas
castle at 3 p.m. Guided by historian Danutė Rūkienė, architect of
Kaunas City Municipality.
Person in charge L.Tarbūnas, tel. 8- 347 208664, 837 424347.
Babtai (Kaunas district)
3
p.m. Presentation of exposition on regional studies titled Traces of
Jewish Life in Babtai in Babtai ward museum of regional studies (3 Nevėžio
St.).
3.30 p.m. An hour of Jewish music and songs.
Person in charge V. Žemaitienė.
Tel. 8-37 555423.
Garliava (Kaunas district)
The
following will take place in Kaunas district municipal library (21
Vytauto St., Garliava):
2 p.m. Presentation of
portable exhibition Jewish Synagogues from the Vilna Gaon Jewish State
Museum.
5 p.m. Meeting with writer M.Zingeris.
Person in charge B.Ruzgienė,
tel. 8-37 551884.
Kalvarija
2
p.m. Introductory excursion in Kalvarija for pupils of Kalvarija
secondary school to the Kalvarija synagogue complex (18 Sodų St.,
Kalvarija). The pupils will hear presentations on the architecture,
history, restoration process and future prospects of the buildings
forming the complex, as well as the history of Kalvarija Jewish
community. Guided by Romas Eidukaitis, senior specialist of Kalvarija
municipality for protection of environment and cultural properties.
Person
in charge A.Milius,
tel. 8-343 55246
Marijampolė
Schools
of Marijampolė will host special lessons of history to senior grade
students on Jewish cultural heritage. Delivery of special lessons which
were drafted by V. Grinius, Director of memorial museum of the President
of Lithuania Kazys Grinius on the occasion of EHD2004, in all schools
will be organised by G.Kuncaitis, senior specialist for monument
preservation of Marijampolė municipality, in collaboration with the
educational department of Marijampolė municipality.
Person
in charge A.Milius,
tel. 8-343 55246
Anykščiai
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12
a.m. Walking promenade visiting Jewish cultural heritage sites in
Anykščiai. Guided by D.Gadliauskaitė, museologist of Anykščiai
museum of A.Baranauskas. Meeting point at 7a S.Daukanto St.. |
Šiauliai
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9
a.m. One-day introductory site-seeing tour of Šiauliai county
Jewish cultural heritage sites along the following itinerary: Šiauliai
Kužiai (Luponiai forest) Gruzdžiai Žagarė Joniškis
Šiauliai. Sites to be visited: Manor of Ch.Frenkel and complex of
factory buildings, Jewish massacre site in Luponiai village, the most
interesting samples of Jewish architecture in the town of Žagarė, the
old Jewish cemetery in Žagarė, the white and red synagogues of Joniškis.
The event will be attended by students of Šiauliai University, school
pupils and the general public. Guided by employee of Šiauliai division
of the Department for the Protection of Cultural Properties,
representative of Žagarė regional park, staff of Joniškis
municipality (museum). Departure from Šiauliai (15 Aušros al.). |
Ukmergė
11
a.m. Orienteering competition for pupils titled Find a Cultural
Property in Jewish cultural sites. Starting time 11 a.m. Meeting point
at the town municipality, 3 Kęstučio Sq. Led by Vilnius TP senior
state inspector Loreta Bukoveckienė.
Person
in charge L.Bukoveckienė,
tel. 8-340 51332
Tauragė
1
p.m. Departure to events of European Heritage Days held in Jurbakas
town, departure point from Tauragė castle, 5 Dariaus ir Girėno St.
5 p.m. Return to Tauragė.
Person in charge A.Remeikis,
tel. 8-446-61474
Jurbarkas
The
following will take place in Jurbarkas region museum (19 Vydūno St.):
3 p.m. Opening of the European Heritage Days and exhibition
Synagogues in Lithuania.
3.30 p.m. Presentation of the book Jurbarkas Book of
Memory (the book tells about life of Jurbarkas Jews in the beginning of
20th cent.). The exhibition and the book will be presented by
research fellow of the
Vilna Gaon Jewish State Museum R.Puišytė.
4 p.m. Story about the Jewish spiritual cultural heritage in
Jurbarkas country museum. The Jewish religion, customs, rituals and
festivals will be presented by historian I.Lempertas.
4.30 p.m. Discussions
Person in charge A.Remeikis,
tel. 8-446-61474
Kėdainiai
3
p.m. The following events will take place in Kėdainiai
multicultural centre (12 Senosios rinkos Sq.) :
Opening of an exhibition of works
of Kėdainiai children school of fine arts titled Here Lived Our Fellow-countrymen
Jews. Story about Jews who lived in Kėdainiai region will be told by A.
Pečiulytė, R. Dubinka, and R. Tamašauskas.
Concert by pupils company of Vilnius secondary school of Šolom Aleichem
Simcha.
Person in charge: Violeta Berlėtaitė, senior specialist for
cultural heritage protection of Kėdainiai district municipality (tel.
8-347 69578 )
Raseiniai
2
p.m. Presentation of the book titled Jews from Raseiniai Region in
the history museum of Raseiniai region (3 Muziejaus St.) to the public,
meeting with guests from the Jewish community, the Vilna Gaon Jewish
State Musuem, book authors, presentation of the project Jews from
Ariogala and its Neighbouring Region run by Ariogala secondary school,
Jewish culinary heritage traditions of the Jewish cuisine, religious
requirements, tasting of dishes.
Person in charge: Gražina Pečkaitienė, senior specialist of
Raseiniai municipal administration.
(tel. 8428 51604)
Vandžiogala (Kauno r.)
3
p.m. An afternoon of remembrance titled Neighbours and Friends of My
Grandparents and Great-grandparents Were Jews in Vandžiogala Cultural
Centre (6 Parko St.)
Person in charge R.Aleksandravičienė,
tel. 8-37 524347.
Coordinator of European
Heritage Days in Kaunas district - V.K.Poškaitienė, senior
specialist of Kaunas district municipal administration, division of
culture, education and sport, cultural subdivision, tel. 837 793532.
Šiauliai
9
a.m. Excursion by bus through Jewish cultural heritage and historic
sites of Šiauliai town: buildings, ghetto territory, cemetery,
residences and workplaces of famous people. Guided by Chairman of Šiauliai
Jewish community B.Šteinas. Sites to be visited: complex of buildings
the so-called palace of Chaim Frenkel, synagogue, the former complex
of leather factory of Ch.Frenkel, territories of Ežero Trakų and
Kaukazo ghettoes, the former school of Talmud Thorah, Jewish
gymnasium, buildings and sites in Šiauliai where the most famous people
of Jewish nationality used to live and work. Departure from the
courtyard of Šiauliai division of the Department for the Protection of
Cultural Properties (15 Aušros al.).
12 a.m. Opening of the exhibition Jews of Šiauliai Region in the
villa of Ch.Frenkel of Aušra museum (71 Vilniaus St.). The exhibition
presented by Museum Director R.Balza.
1 p.m. Review of the film Jewish Cultural Heritage of Šiauliai
Town. Presented by film author Head of photography division of Šiauliai
museum V.Ulinskytė.
1.30 p.m. In Ch.Frenkelis villa of Aušra museum. Presentation of
Jewish national costume and ornaments to the public, performance of folk
dances and songs, introduction to Jewish culinary heritage to the public:
narration about traditions and requirements of Jewish cooking, treating
of the guests of the exhibition to Jewish dishes. Guided by Chairman of
the Jewish community B.Šteinas.
Person in charge Z.Stundžia, tel.
8 41 523665
Telšiai
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10
a.m. Conference From the Jewish Cultural Past in Samogitians museum
Alka (31 Muziejaus St., Telšiai). Reports: Customs and Traditions of
the Former Jewish Community of Mažeikiai County (A.Muras), Jewish
Community of Mažeikiai District During the Inter-war Period (S.Sovienė),
Photographical Heritage of Telšiai Jews (M. Petrauskienė), Jewish
Cultural Heritage in Telšiai Old Town (A.Žebrauskas). Discussions.
Poetical-musical composition The Little Blue Butterfly (L.Pocevičienė). |
Plungė
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1
p.m. Presentation of Jewish Cultural Heritage of Plungė in
Samogitians Musuem of Fine Arts (1 Parko St., Plungė). Exhibition Jews
of Plungė (J.Skurduliauskienė, A.Eičas). Tasting traditional Jewish
dishes. Concert of Jewish music (S. Šiaučiulis, Klaipėda). |
Vilkaviškis
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1
p.m. Opening of exhibition on Jewish history and culture in Vilkaviškis
public library (1 Sodų St., Vilkaviškis). |
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3 p.m. Promenade in old streets of Vilkaviškis. Guided by
monument preservation specialist of Vilkaviškis district municipality
Daiva Ambrasaitė. Meeting point at Vilkaviškis public library (1 Sodų
St., Vilkaviškis). |
Vilnius
11
a.m. Walking excursion to Vilnius citizens and guests of Jewish
Naujamiestis: synagogues, cultural centres, Jewish lifestyle. The guide
museologist Roza Bieliauskienė.
Meeting point at the Centre
of Tolerance (10/2 Naugarduko St.)
2 p.m. Walking excursion to Vilnius citizens and guests of pre-war
Jewish education: schools, yeshivahs, synagogues, gymnasiums, printing
houses, etc. The guide museologist Roza Bieliauskienė. Meeting
point at the Centre of Tolerance (01/2 Naugarduko St.)
For more information call: 8-5 2724084
6 p.m. Opening of the exhibition of works of the international
youth photography contest Cultural Heritage in Photographs
in Architectural museum (9 Šv. Mykolo St.). Annual exposition of
participants to the international contest organised by the Council of
Europe displaying over 100 best works from twenty one country.
For more information call:
8-52610456
Kazlų Rūda
5
p.m. Introductory get-together on Jewish culture in Kazlų Rūda
cultural centre (19 S.Daukanto St., Kazlų Rūda) (reports, memories,
Jewish folklore, national dishes, etc.). The hostess of the event
Inga Žilionienė, senior specialist in charge of protection of cultural
properties at Kazlų Rūda municipal administration.
Person in charge A.Milius,
tel. 8-343 55246
Kėdainiai
From
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Excursion of towns of Kėdainiai district Krakės,
Dotnuva, Šėta, Josvainiai, visiting Jewish synagogues, the surviving
buildings, cemeteries. Each town will have a specialist of regional
studies who will act as guides. Meeting point at Kėdainiai
multicultural centre (2 Senosios rinkos Sq.)
Coordinator of events of European
Heritage Days in Kėdainiai district V.Berlėtaitė. Tel. 8-347
69578
Kaunas
10.30
a.m. Walking excursion of Jewish Cultural Traces in Kaunas Old Town.
The guide of the excursion Asia Gutermanaitė. Tel. 8-37 729807(home.);
8-37 203717(office.). Duration 2 hours. Interested participants are
invited to meet at Kaunas castle.
Person in charge D. Rūkienė, tel. 837 424347
Vilnius
9 a.m. Excursion by bus from Vilnius to Švenčionys. The museum exposition Jewish Cultural Heritage in Švenčionys and sites presented by Giedrė Geniušienė, monument preservation specialist at Švenčionys municipality. Sites to be visited: Jewish gymnasium, factory of medical herbs, ghetto. Departure at 9 a.m. from the Opera and Ballet Theatre, 1 A.Vienuolio St. Registration of participants at tel. 8 - 5 273 10 24.
All events of the European Heritage Days are free of charge.
Everybody is welcome to attend.