Tag Archives: Jewish Tours in Lithuania

Shtetl of the Week: Kuršėnai

This week’s shtetl is Kuršėnai, Kurshan in Yiddish. I first visited Kuršėnai in October 2025. I wanted to “greet” the memorial stele marking the former synagogue, erected by the Jakovas Bunka Foundation, and to take a closer look at this small town that I so often pass through, but rarely stop in. The view ofContinueContinue reading “Shtetl of the Week: Kuršėnai”

Emotional Jewish Heritage Journey in Marcinkonys

This 2023 trip to Marcinkonys, known as Martsinkantsy, was a meaningful and emotional journey. The guests, two cousins, were visiting their parents’ homeland for the third or fourth time. The experience was both a reunion and a continuation of memory. We shared insights, stories, and discoveries throughout the day, making it a truly special tour.ContinueContinue reading “Emotional Jewish Heritage Journey in Marcinkonys”