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The VILNIUS YIDDISH INSTITUTE is the first Yiddish center of higher learning to be established in post-Holocaust Eastern Europe. It is an integral part of the four-century-old Vilnius University, situated in the heart of the magnificently restored Old City, in a thriving new democracy. The Institute is dedicated to preserving the centuries-old heritage of Yiddish language and culture through teaching and scholarly research of the highest quality. Further, through intensive instruction by an outstanding international faculty the Institute aims to foster genuine literacy in Yiddish among new generations of students from Europe, the Americas, and beyond, and to train young new teachers and scholars in the field. Finally, inspired by its unique location in Vilna, the once fabled “Jerusalem of Lithuania,” the Institute cherishes the hope of nurturing new cultural contributions in Yiddish.

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Prof. Evan Zimroth: The Two Ways of Writing Poetry About the Holocaust
On June 10, 2010 the Vilnius Yiddish Institute hosted a seminar given by the acknowledged poet, novelist and author, Ms Evan Zimroth. Ms Zimroth is...
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Beyond Internal Paradigms. New Perspectives on the History of the Jewish Labor Bund
Beyond Internal Paradigms. New Perspectives on the History of the Jewish Labor Bund. A Workshop for Graduate Students and Junior Scholars, 28.4. –...
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The OSCE/ODIHR Teaching Materials on anti-Semitism in Europe: International Expert Meeting
In May 2010, Vilnius Yiddish Institute (VYI)’s Assistant Director, Ms Ruta Puisyte, and Lecturer, Dr Egle Bendikaite, participated in an International...
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Conference on the Holocaust at Millersville University
The Vilnius Yiddish Institute Director Prof. Sarunas Liekis has returned from his visit to the U.S. Prof. Liekis has participated in the 30th annual...
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