This group is for anyone with a connection to or interest in the town of Keidan, Lithuania. For nearly 500 years, Keidan - now called Kedainiai - was home to a proud and vibrant Jewish community. The descendents of that community now live around the world, but we remain proud Keidaners at heart.
Researching  family name Shirk from Keidan, got as far Selig "Jacob" Shirk born about 1861and spouse Tobie born about 1861. He was from Keidan/Kaunas, she i
I am interested to know if anyone recognizes the following names or has information about this family: My mother's name was Anna Levitan (born c. 1904) in
shalom to all of you. my nama is willy kahan and i live in antwerp,belgium. my late father was bernard kahan [dov behr] and was born in keidan olita in 1902.