The opening of the Telšiai yeshiva will be held on 22nd of September (Friday) 1 p.m.Telšiai yeshiva is another branch of the Samogitian Museum "Alka", which opens doors to visitors. It is the former higher Jewish rabbinical school Telšiai yeshiva.The Higher School of Jewish Rabbis in Telšiai was founded in 1875. The current yeshiva building was built in 1910. It was one of the most famous spiritual seminaries in Eastern Europe. countries. Up to 500 students studied here at one time. 1940 after the Soviet occupation of Lithuania, the yeshiva was closed. at present, the yeshiva acts as an exhibition unit of the Samogitian Museum "Alka" and a space for various events. During the interwar period, Javnė, an essential Jewish spiritual and Hebrew language center, operated near the Telšiai yeshiva. The Rabbinic school developed a unique concept of “Telšiai” teaching in the yeshiva, which became the basis for teaching in many orthodox Yeshivahs in the United States.
Pre-registration is required by September 19: https://forms.gle/qSQL72uQjRNTeWxR7
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We kindly invite you to participate in the exhibition opening event.
