Saviors of Jews – Litvak Shtetls

Shtetl of the Week: Butrimonys

I spotted a Jewish joke on a wall in the Butrimonys eldership building a few years ago. Today, I return as part of my Shtetl of the Week series to explore the town’s past and the traces that remain.

Ona Šimaitė. A Silent Heroine from Savičius Street

„An old lady with a limp and an accent, she is invisible to most. Certainly no one recognizes her as the warrior and revolutionary she was, and perhaps this is why she succeeded in a situation that demanded secrecy, courage, and disguise.“ – I’ve read a story about Ona Šimaitė told by Julija Šukys. The story, originally written inContinueContinue reading “Ona Šimaitė. A Silent Heroine from Savičius Street”