The search for historical truth is the
main goal of the International Commission
established in 1998 by the President of the
Republic of Lithuania.

It provides answers to sensitive questions
and overcomes moral and psychological barriers
that still arise on the road to a democratic
and developed society.



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In Paneriai students had an opportunity to listen to a prayer and about Panevezys Yeshiva
2013.05.23
21st May Panevezys Rozynas basic School students came to Vilnius. They participated in a sightseeing tour in Vilnius old town. The tour is aimed to introduce the history of Vilnius Jewish community: to visit former Jewish quarter, Ghetto territory and Synagogue.

The Project “Where the Sun of the Jerusalem of the North Set” is being implemented in Vilnius
2013.05.20
15th May a group of Varėna “Azuolas” gymnasium Tolerance Education Centre students participated in educational sightseeing tour in Vilnius old town. The tour is aimed to introduce the history of Vilnius Jewish community: to visit former Jewish quarter, Ghetto territory and Synagogue.

Teacher activities positively impel projects for historical memory preservation
2013.05.19
On the 2nd of May a seminar for the teachers and school administrators was held in Kaunas and the second seminar on the 4th of May was held in Birštonas and Balbieriškis. The topic of both seminars was the same – historical memory about former Lithuanian Jewish community.

Teachers and Students had created performance to commemorate the Jewish prominent writer Sholom Aleichem’s characters
2013.04.30
On the 1st of May at 4.30 p. m. in Vilnius Saulėtekio Secondary School (address - Kaminkelio st.10, Vilnius) will be played premiere of the play “Motel boy’s stories”. There are over 50 students involved in the play. The plot of the play is about the beginning of the twentieth century and reflects Lithuanian Jews - Litvaks - life, their traditions, everyday relationships, philosophical approach to life and business.

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