Center for Studies of the Culture and History of East European Jews
- Center for Studies of the Culture and History of East European Jews
The Center for Studies of the Culture and History of East European Jews ( _lt. Rytų Europos žydų kultūros ir istorijos tyrimų centras) was established in 2004 in Vilnius, Lithuania, to explore the heritage of Jewish national communities in Lithuania and its neighbouring countries.
It was founded by members of Vilnius University's Institute of International Relations and Political Sciences, the Lithuanian Institute of History, and the Litvak Fund. The center's programs include student scholarships, publications, an annual conference, the annual PINKAS, and an international research support program.
Projects
* Lithuanian-language website " [http://www.zydai.lt/ Žydai Lietuvoje] " (2006–2007)
* Interactive gallery " [http://www.jewishstudies.lt/index.php?195362618 Jewish Heritage in Lithuanian Museums] "
* Planned publication of "Synagogues of Lithuania. Catalogue" in English about 88 synagogues in Lithuania.
* Planned publication of "Jews in Lithuania: History, Culture and Heritage", geared towards general public
Publications
* PINKAS. Annual of the Culture and History of East European Jewry.
* Conference Proceedings of "Central and East European Jews at the Crossroads of Tradition and Modernity", held in Vilnius on April 19th – 21st, 2005.
References
* [http://www.jewishstudies.lt/ Center website]
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