Alternate names: Laižuva [Lith], Laizeve [Yid], Laizhevo [Rus], Łajżew [Pol], Leizeva, Layzhuva, Layazhova, Layazuva, Laižova, Laižuvos, Russian: Лайжево. לײַזעווע-Yiddish. 56°23' N, 22°34' E, 42 miles NW of Šiauliai (Shavl), 30 miles NNE of Telšiai (Telz), on the Latvian border. 1900 Jewish population: 434. Słownik Geograficzny Królestwa Polskiego (1880-1902), V, p. 578: "Łajżew". [March 2009]
CEMETERY: The cemetery remains in good condition. It is located on a small hill near the river dividing Latvia from Lithuania. Source: Aleksandrs Feigmanis, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Kahovkas 2-12 LV-1021, Riga. photo
