Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture

06/10/2026

What an incredible evening at last week’s Summer Soiree!

Together, we gathered to celebrate art, history, community, and the many stories that make Boston what it is today. Thank you to our partners at Everyone250 and CJP - Combined Jewish Philanthropies, our Community Creative Fellows, and everyone who joined us for a truly special night.

As we honor Boston’s 250th year, we’re proud to help tell a more complete story—one that recognizes the immigrant communities, artists, and changemakers whose contributions have shaped our city.

06/08/2026

"When viewed together, the two artists’ work demonstrates how ancient artistic mediums can be infused with new life that still honors tradition."

Check out this review of Interlaced, Interwoven, a joint exhibition from two of our CJP x Vilna Community Creative Fellows, in the Boston Art Review: https://www.bostonartreview.com/read/interlaced-interwoven-mayyim-hayyim-emma-breitman

There's still time to see Interlaced, Interwoven at Mayyim Hayyim Living Waters Community Mikveh and Education Center. View upcoming gallery hours on Mayyim Hayyim's website: https://www.mayyimhayyim.org/gallery/now-in-the-gallery/

06/03/2026

We had a wonderful time welcoming Temple Emanuel's 7th grade class to The Vilna!

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

Young professionals, kick off summer with good food, great company, and a performance from Honorable Menschen! Join us for a wonderful Friday night with Boston’s premier Jewish a ca****la group, a spirited-Shabbat service, and dinner on June 26 at 6:00 PM.

Register today: https://vilnashul.org/events/event/HoH-June-26?utm_source=june-1&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hoh-june

05/28/2026

Thanks for the shoutout, The New York Times! We’re so excited to be part of Everyone250, sharing Boston’s immigrant history and the many immigrant stories of The Vilna itself.

Have you registered for the unveiling of our historic Everyone250 marker on June 4: https://vilnashul.org/events/event/summer-soiree-creative-showcase?utm_source=nyt&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=soiree

This event is made possible in partnership with CJP - Combined Jewish Philanthropies.

05/21/2026

Happy Shavuot from your friends at The Vilna! A huge thank you to chef Michael Leviton, the Yiddish Book Center’s Lisa Newman, and everyone who joined us for our sold out Cooking in Yiddish program. We kicked off Shavuot in true Vilna fashion—with delicious cheese kreplach!

05/20/2026

Two exciting new gallery exhibits are coming to The Vilna next month! Join us on June 28 at 3:00 PM to hear from the artists about their work and process.

American Chutzpah, by Steve Marcus, was made specially for The Vilna in celebration of America’s 250th year. Inspired by Jewish contributions, moments, and folk tales in American history, Marcus's hand-drawn works of art on paper comically illustrate some of the great Jewish American moments that shaped American culture, its democratic principles, and spirit.

Echoes of Home, made by Inna Zhukovsky Zilber, brings you on a journey through Jewish memory. Through ceramics, textiles, watercolor, and sculpture with found objects, Zhukovsky Zilber explores identity, cultural memory, and the feeling of belonging.

Register today: https://vilnashul.org/events/event/artist-talk-steve-marcus-and-inna-zhukovsky-zilber?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=artist-talk

05/14/2026

Learn to make babka with Boston’s premier challah artist, Mandylicious!

On Thursday, June 11 at 7:00 pm, Mandy will teach us the art of babka-making. Learn how to twist, braid, and bake sweet cookie dough babka and savory cheesy garlic babka — no matter your skill level! Get your tickets today: https://vilnashul.org/events/event/babka-braiding?utm_source=5-14&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=babka