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Agudath Israel of America leads the way (18 Aug. statement; 25 Aug. Jewish Tribune)
Deans of three top Lithuanian yeshivas, all named for cities in Lithuania, congratulate PM
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During mid-August lull, many were caught unaware (reports in DH, DH Updates, Algemeiner Journal, JTA)
Vested interests (commercial and ultranationalist/antisemitic) quickly ensnared Vilnius mayor and city council to demand reversal
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