1. Alan Levin Resigns as Executive Director of Lithuanian Jewish Community

Alan Levin has asked to be relieved of his duties as executive director of the Lithuanian Jewish Community before the expiration of the three-month trial period which was agreed during the hiring process. The Community regrets his decision and the loss of an energetic professional who got off
to such a good start, and wishes him the best in all his future endeavors.

2. Lithuanian Jewish Community Chair Meets with Minyan at Breakfast to Discuss Religious Issues

Lithuanian Jewish Community chair Faina Kukliansky and Lithuanian Religious Jewish Community chair Simon Levin as well as members of the religious community met for breakfast and a warm and frank discussion of issues.

3. Lithuanian Jewish Community Chair Meets with Chief Rabbi Chaim Burstein to Discuss Changes in Work Agreement

Lithuanian Jewish Community chair Faina Kukliansky met with Chief Lithuanian Rabbi Chaim Burstein today to talk about changing the current employment arrangement to make the post of Chief Rabbi a permanent position. “Lithuania needs a full-time rabbi,” she said.