Lithuania
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Lithuania, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Lithuanian Haredi Man Defends Working Life Against Stigma of Weakness
Rabbi Moshe Fish criticized the Lithuanian Haredi community's stigma against working men, arguing that choosing employment does not indicate weakness or lesser religiosity. He cal…
Gur Hasidic Women Employed as Civilian IDF Workers Without Consent, Now Targeting Lithuanian Seminaries
Dozens of Gur Hasidic women in Arad and Dimona were unknowingly employed as civilian IDF workers using forged pay slips, leading to their resignation and a community ban. The scan…
Thousands Led by Senior Rabbis Console Jerusalem Deputy Mayor’s Son After Attack
After a stabbing attempt in Lakewood where a Jewish teenager was accidentally injured, thousands led by senior rabbis consoled the Jerusalem deputy mayor’s son. The incident trigg…
Historic Documents Handed to Ponovezh Yeshiva President as Elul Term Begins Across Israeli Yeshivas
MK Uri Maklev handed historic ownership documents to Ponovezh Yeshiva's president as the Elul term began across Israeli yeshivas. Hundreds of students participated in opening cere…
Top Seven Scenic Hotels to Visit After the Summer Vacation Rush
Travel expert Merav Talmor-Kashi recommends seven scenic hotels worldwide for trips after the summer vacation rush, offering fewer tourists and pleasant weather. Destinations incl…
Grandson of Prominent Lithuanian Yeshiva Head Arrested and Transferred to Military Police Amid Protests
Moti Mishkovsky, grandson of a leading Lithuanian yeshiva head, was arrested near Ben Shemen and handed to military police, sparking protests and road closures. His arrest follows…
Growing Nostalgia for Military Service Surpasses Old Yeshiva Sentiments Among Haredim
A shift is occurring within the Haredi community as nostalgia for the Slabodka yeshiva's anti-enlistment ethos fades, replaced by growing interest in IDF service. Encounters with…
Lithuanian Maggid Rabbi Baruch Rozenblum Delivers Special Weekly Torah Lesson on Ki Tetze
Rabbi Baruch Rozenblum gave a special Torah lesson on the Ki Tetze portion at the Maor Shraga synagogue in Elad, titled "The Great War Here."
Likud Primaries Draw Unprecedented Religious Voter Turnout Amid Political and Community Highlights
The Likud primaries in Bnei Brak saw an unprecedented open turnout of religious voters, signaling changing political dynamics. Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef was reaffirmed as Shas's spiritu…
Israel's U16 Girls Basketball Team Relegated to Division B After Loss to Lithuania
Israel's U16 girls basketball team lost 80-69 to Lithuania in the European Championship classification games, resulting in relegation to Division B. They will play Romania for pla…
Leading Rabbi Amram Fried Endorses Kihillos Kashrut System with Full Halachic Support
Rabbi Amram Fried has given full halachic endorsement to the kosher certification system of Badatz Kihillos after thorough inspections. His support covers all aspects of the certi…
Bnei Brak Yeshivas Open Elul Period with Inspirational Talks and Community Events
Yeshivas in Bnei Brak and beyond opened the Elul period with prayers, speeches, and ceremonies amid legal and logistical challenges. Thousands of students resumed study, while lea…
Muay Thai Fighter Ahavat Hashem Gordon Opens Up About Sacrifices Ahead of Wedding
Israeli Muay Thai fighter Ahavat Hashem Gordon, known for his recent national victory, opens up about his sacrifices and first real vacation before marrying Oren Levy on August 23.
Druze Protests in Golan Halt Alony Hetz Wind Farm Project, Causing 185 Million Shekel Loss
Druze protests in the Golan Heights disrupted Energix's wind turbine project, causing a 185 million shekel loss and halting construction. Alony Hetz, Energix's parent company, rec…
Lithuanian Ambassador Returns Historic Documents of Ponovezh Yeshiva Founder to Israeli MK
Lithuanian Ambassador Audrius Bruzga returned rare 1920s-30s documents related to Rabbi Yosef Shlomo Kahaneman, founder of the Ponovezh Yeshiva, to Israeli MK Uri Maklev. The mate…
Haredi Education Faces Deep Structural Crisis Amid Teacher Shortage and Status Challenges
The Lithuanian Haredi education system faces a deep crisis due to a shortage of teachers and low professional status, despite some curriculum expansions. Leadership efforts aim to…
Jerusalem Court Orders Haredi Newspaper HaModia to Pay Damages Over Defamatory Article
A Jerusalem court ruled that the Haredi newspaper HaModia defamed four Ma'ale Amos residents by questioning their religious identity in a kindergarten dispute article, ordering th…
Slichot Prayers Begin at Western Wall with New Cultural Events and Tours
The month of Elul begins with traditional Slichot prayers at the Western Wall and synagogues, marking spiritual preparation for the High Holidays. This year, 19 major Slichot even…
Energean Reports 128 Million Shekel Loss After Halting Golan Wind Project
Energean posted a 128 million shekel net loss in Q2 2026 after halting its Golan Heights wind project due to local opposition, despite operational gains from new facilities and hi…
Lithuanian Rabbi’s Life Story Inspires 1980s Jewish Educational Computer Games
In the 1980s, the Jewish organization Gesher developed four educational computer games for Apple II, inspired by the life of Rabbi Tuvia Gefen, a Lithuanian-born rabbi who settled…
Lithuanian Maggid Rabbi Baruch Rozenblum Delivers Special Weekly Torah Lesson on Shoftim
Rabbi Baruch Rozenblum gave a special Torah lesson on the weekly portion Shoftim during Elul at the Me'or Shraga Beit Midrash in Elad, emphasizing the theme of seeking refuge in c…
Archaeologists Uncover Personal Artifacts and Structure of Vilnius Great Synagogue After Decades
Archaeologists have uncovered structural remains and personal artifacts at the Great Synagogue of Vilnius, revealing details about the Jewish community that worshipped there befor…
Nes Ziona Basketball Club Continues Strengthening Roster and Coaching Staff Ahead of New Season
Nes Ziona basketball club, revitalized by new ownership, has strengthened its roster with several signings and seeks two more players. The team also plans to expand its coaching s…
Bnei Sakhnin Enters New Era with Khaled Dookhi as Chairman and Record Foreign Signing
Bnei Sakhnin has entered a new phase with Khaled Dookhi replacing Mohammed Abu-Younes as chairman and signing the club's most expensive foreign player, Dimitri Kabara. Despite a p…
Prominent Lithuanian Yeshiva Leaders Attend Prestigious Camp at Kibbutz Hefzibah
Hundreds of yeshiva students gathered at Kibbutz Hefzibah for a prestigious camp led by top Lithuanian Torah leaders, documented in a large photo gallery.
Former Maccabi Guard Lonnie Walker Faces Possible Cut Before NBA Season with Denver Nuggets
Lonnie Walker, former Maccabi Tel Aviv guard, signed a non-guaranteed training camp contract with the Denver Nuggets and must compete for a roster spot. He risks being cut before…
Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Star Kinan Evans Set to Return to Zalgiris Kaunas After Injury
Kinan Evans, recovering from serious injuries, is returning to Zalgiris Kaunas on a one-year deal with an option, initially loaned to London Lions for EuroCup play.
Rabbi Tuvia Gefen Unlocks Coca-Cola's Secret Formula to Ensure Kosher Certification
Rabbi Tuvia Gefen, a Lithuanian immigrant and leading rabbinic authority in the American South, secured kosher certification for Coca-Cola by gaining access to its secret formula…
Lithuanian Maggid Rabbi Baruch Rozenblum Delivers Special Weekly Torah Lesson on Parashat Re'eh
Rabbi Baruch Rozenblum gave a special Torah lesson on Parashat Re'eh at the Me'or Shraga synagogue in Elad, emphasizing Jewish integrity. The full lesson is available online.
Former EuroLeague Forward Augustin Robit Signs with Maccabi Ashdod
Maccabi Ashdod signed experienced forward Augustin Robit, who has 143 EuroLeague appearances, to strengthen their roster ahead of their Premier League season.
Leading Lithuanian Rabbis Condemn Internet Use and AI at Emergency Tiberias Gathering
Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox residents gathered in Tiberias for an emergency meeting condemning internet and AI use, urging strict limits to protect community values.
MK Bitan’s Claim on OECD Food VAT Rates Is Inaccurate, Experts Say
MK David Bitan proposed reducing Israel’s VAT on basic food to 8%, claiming OECD countries have similar rates. However, only half of OECD countries have VAT rates that low on food…
Dramatic 3-3 Draw for Saint-Gilloise as Haileli Scores Late Equalizer
On August 5, 2026, Union Saint-Gilloise drew 3-3 with Bodø/Glimt in a dramatic Champions League qualifier featuring Israeli Anan Haileli. Sparta Prague upset Lyon 2-1, and Dinamo…
Archaeologists Fully Uncover Central Bimah of Vilna Great Synagogue in Lithuania
Archaeologists in Lithuania have fully uncovered the central bimah and other parts of the historic Great Synagogue of Vilna, revealing colorful floors, seating plaques, and a Ten…
Estonia Tops Global Ranking as Best Country for Relocation in 2026
Estonia has been ranked the best country worldwide for relocation in 2026, narrowly surpassing Singapore, based on a comprehensive index evaluating 24 factors including cost of li…
Clal Insurance Invests NIS 250 Million in BLenergy's European Energy Storage Projects
Clal Insurance is investing NIS 250 million in BLenergy, the Belilios family's energy company, to fund energy storage projects in Europe, particularly Eastern Europe. Clal will ho…
Panathinaikos Tops EuroLeague Power Rankings Ahead of 2026 Season Start
As the 2026 EuroLeague season approaches, Panathinaikos leads the power rankings after major signings and coaching changes. Olympiacos and Fenerbahçe also rank highly, while Tel A…
Israeli Youth Stars David Moses and Aviv Aronov Excel at European Basketball Championship
Despite a quarterfinal loss to Slovenia, Israel's youth basketball team still has a chance to qualify for the World Championship. Standout players David Moses and Aviv Aronov lead…
Former Israeli Player Stanislav Bilenky Scores Hat-Trick as Zalgiris Vilnius Advances in Conference League
Stanislav Bilenky, former Israeli league player, scored three goals and assisted once as Zalgiris Vilnius overturned a 3-0 deficit to win 7-2 against Dinamo Tbilisi in the Confere…
Israel's U19 Basketball Team Battles Slovenia for Euro Quarterfinal Win and World Championship Spot
Israel's U19 basketball team played Slovenia in a decisive European Championship quarterfinal in Trento, with a win securing a semifinal spot and qualification for the 2024 U19 Wo…
Lithuanian Maggid Rabbi Baruch Rozenblum Delivers Special Lesson on Parashat Eikev
Rabbi Baruch Rozenblum delivered a special lesson on Parashat Eikev at the Me'or Shraga synagogue in Elad, discussing the value of punishment in Gehenna. The weekly Wednesday lect…
Israeli Youth Handball Team Begins European Championship With World Cup Qualification in Sight
The Israeli youth handball team begins its European Championship campaign in Belgrade aiming to finish in the top 14 to qualify for the World Championship, marking a historic mile…
Muay Thai Fighter Vitas Karosas Proposes to Partner in Ring at Gordon Brothers Fight Night
Lithuanian Muay Thai fighter Vitas Karosas proposed to his partner in the ring during the Gordon Brothers fight night in Israel, thanking her for her support and receiving cheers…
Bnei Herzliya Signs DJ Bruton, Polish League All-Star Swingman
Bnei Herzliya basketball club signed American swingman DJ Bruton, recently a Polish League all-star, for the 2026/27 season. Bruton has proven himself in Lithuania, Italy, and Pol…
Leading Lithuanian Rabbis Mourn the Destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem
Prominent Lithuanian rabbis gathered to mourn the destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, expressing sorrow and hope for its rebuilding.
Jacob Wiley Signs with Ironi Nes Ziona to Strengthen Frontcourt
Ironi Nes Ziona signed 31-year-old forward Jacob Wiley, formerly of Panathinaikos and Rytas Vilnius, to enhance their frontcourt ahead of the new season.
Religious Zionist Rabbis Defend IDF Soldiers Amid Criticism from Lithuanian Leader
The Religious Zionist rabbinical group Torat Ha'aretz Ha'Tova condemned recent attacks on IDF soldiers and their community, emphasizing respect for their service. They responded t…
American Players Set to Boost EuroLeague Following NBA Summer League
Following the NBA Summer League's conclusion, several American players, including Cam Reddish and former Israeli league standout Darrin Green Jr., are expected to join EuroLeague…