After the day-long conference at the Lithuanian parliament on Sunday, September 20, 2015, to mark the 90th anniversary of the founding of YIVO in Vilnius, Lithuanian Jewish Community chairwoman Faina Kukliansky invited speakers and organizers to attend a special dinner at the Community building in Vilnius.Deputy chairwoman Maša Grodnikienė greeted guests in a short speech in both Yiddish and Lithuanian, and called YIVO and LJC staff up to the podium to receive gifts.

Guests were treated to a variety of hot dishes served at a buffet, red and white wines and vodka.The Lithuanian Jewish ensemble Fayerlakh played a variety of instrumental and lyrical favorites in their repertoire and the audience danced a circle dance around the room. Some couples also appeared on the small dance floor by the stage later.

Besides YIVO and LJC staff, Israeli ambassador to Lithuania Amir Maimon also attended and spoke briefly, and MP Emanuelis Zingeris came by to wish YIVO a warm birthday.