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Šnipiškės court hearing postponement probable

The class action court proceeding against Turto Bankas scheduled for January 21, 2021 is most likely to be postponed, due the COVID-19

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Lithuanian government drops 2021 budget allocation for conference center

In a step which has won international praise, the Lithuanian government ditched plans for the Sports Palace Conference Center.

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Lithuanian government nixes 2021 budget allocation for conference center

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The Main Players in the Šnipiškės Saga

"The Lithuanian Jewish community has never expressed clear opinion what to do with the building," says Faina Kukliansky.

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Strong public interest and COVID-19 delay court hearing

The proposed development targets the site of the Sports Palace which is located in the cemetery.

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Poll reveals overwhelming opposition to conference center

A newly elected Lithuanian government brings hope that the plan will be nixed, circumventing the prospect of an international uproar.

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Rabbi's Open Message to Senator

Results of a poll on Twitter show overwhelming support, not to go ahead with the development on the Jewish cemetery.

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Lithuanian trio set to lead Baltic state to success

Political analysts suggest that the trio will make a formidable team and will get the job done.

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How I became lead plaintiff in a class-action suit to protect a Jewish cemetery

(By Itzik Pines) As a direct descendent of the Vina Gaon, our connection to this lineage is extremely meaningful. This is true for me, as...

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New Lithuanian leaders bring hope of prosperity and goodwill

“Šimonytė appreciates the hazards of building a conference center on a Jewish cemetery,” a member of the Vilnius Jewish community stated.

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Lithuanians Protest Desecration of Jewish Cemetery

We want to re-establish the Shnipishok cemetery to its former glory,” said Mr. Fried.

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Rabbi gives insight to importance of preserving Shnipishok cemetery in Jewish law

There shouldn't be a heavenly retribution against those people who participate in such an act.

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Why was a Jewish Zaka volunteer summoned to bury 50-year-old human skull?

Chessed Shel Emmes described as "True Kindness," because the benefactor can never be repaid.

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In malicious act of antisemitism, bank's lawyers claim Jewish cemetery has moved

Antisemitic watch groups have condemned the action by the bank's lawyers, as an example of textbook antisemitism.

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Mike Pompeo warns against rise of antisemitism in Europe

Americans have a 'special responsibility' to combat this scourge [antisemitism}.

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International Coalition condemned issuance of coin in honor of Vilna Gaon

The newly elected government brings hope and anticipation that that the desecration of the cemetery can be avoided.

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Israeli MK Omer Yankelevitch calls for global action against antisemitic pandemic

In a hard hitting call for action, Israel's Member of Knesset Omer Yankelevitch calls for a united and global action response to...

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We will not eat caviar while our Jewish brethren are being cattle-carred to the gas chambers.

However, most Jews want to move forward," a spokesperson for a Jewish community said. "We will never forget, but we are builders.

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White House reporter slams Lithuanian government's antisemitism

I hope the Jewish cemetery in Lithuania will not be desecrated and we will have the right to practice our religion freely.

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New York Board of Rabbis urges Lithuanian President to prevent desecration of cemetery

The Dignity of the Dead and the Sanctity of Cemeteries are cardinal beliefs of the jewish people

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