Vilnius: Traces of the Jerusalem of Lithuania introduces the reader to 23 pedestrian routes specially designed to encompass sites of Jewish historical and cultural significance. Readers will deepen their knowledge of the Jewish community of Vilnius from its very beginnings through the mid-twentieth century. Distinguished community figures and the tragic events of the Second World War are featured.

Based on historical accounts, Vilnius: Traces of the Jerusalem of Lithuania is richly illustrated with documents and photographs from government archives, libraries, museums, and private collections.

Its appendix includes a list of Vilnius street names at different periods of history, as well as indices of names and sites and a glossary.