Railroads, steamers, and Jewish migration from Lithuania.
1 November 2025
When discussing Lithuanian emigration today, Norway or the United Kingdom often come to mind.
But 150 years ago, Lithuanians – and particularly Lithuanian Jews – were looking much farther afield, to America, Palestine and even South Africa.
But 150 years ago, Lithuanians – and particularly Lithuanian Jews – were looking much farther afield, to America, Palestine and even South Africa.