Lithuania Will Pay Compensation For Confiscated Jewish Property

RIA Novosti reported yesterday that the government of Lithuania will pay $41 million in compensation for Jewish property taken by the Nazis in World War II and then retained by the Lithuanian government. The Justice Ministry's draft plan will be submitted to three Jewish social organizations for final approval. This arrangement covers property other than synagogues. Synagogues have already been returned to Jewish communities. [Thanks to Religion & Public Policy for the lead.]