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Ritual Items in Vilnius?
Posted: Fri June 26, 2009 01:19 AM UTC

Hi!
I am going to Vilnius for the first time this summer to see the land of my grandparents. I am in desperate need of a tallit and was hoping to purchase one in Vilnius. I like the idea of being wrapped in a prayer shawl from the country that my family came from. is this possible? I mean are there any judaica stores that sell such ritual items, or am I better off buying a tallit in Poland when I am there? Thanks for any help.

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Re: Ritual Items in Vilnius?
Posted: Fri June 26, 2009 09:14 AM UTC

There are now about 4,000 Jews in Vilnius so I'm sure you'll find at least one synagogue that is open. We can hope! It would be really nice if you can find one in the home of your ancestors. Maybe we are cousins. My family also came from Vilna and left in 1917 to come to the U.S.... as did many others. According to an English friend of mine here in the UK, there are still many interesting things to see of Jewish interest.

Have a wonderful time.

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