Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture

Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture Boston's Center for Jewish Culture The Vilna Shul is the last immigrant era synagogue building that exists in downtown Boston.

Located in historic Beacon Hill, the Vilna currently operates as a cultural center celebrating Jewish culture and its intersection with other cultures.

Something new is coming to Beacon Hill this spring! We're excited to bring Be the Change to the neighborhood in partners...
09/10/2026

Something new is coming to Beacon Hill this spring!

We're excited to bring Be the Change to the neighborhood in partnership with the Museum of African American History - Boston and Nantucket. This public art experience invites reflection, conversation, and connection at sites across Beacon Hill.

Get a sneak peek of what's to come on the Boston.gov website: https://www.boston.gov/news/be-change-public-art-comes-historic-beacon-hill

Our staff had a wonderful time touring the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum’s new exhibit, The Book of Esther in the Age ...
09/03/2026

Our staff had a wonderful time touring the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum’s new exhibit, The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt. Thank you to the Gardner Museum for hosting us! We can’t wait to kick off our partnership with a series of programs in the coming weeks.

You can see the Esther exhibit for yourself now through January, and join us for programs that bring Esther’s enduring legacy to life. Learn more and register: https://vilnashul.org/events/event/esther-in-the-age-of-rembrandt?utm_source=staff&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=esther-rembrandt

Rosh Hashanah is better with little ones—and lots of singing!Families with kids ages 0-5, come celebrate the Jewish New ...
08/26/2026

Rosh Hashanah is better with little ones—and lots of singing!

Families with kids ages 0-5, come celebrate the Jewish New Year with a joyful, music-filled morning at The Vilna on the second day of Rosh Hashanah. Beloved family entertainer Evan Haller of Music at the Blissful will lead us in some of his favorite Rosh Hashanah tunes, and hits like the funky monk song, hippopotamus, and more.

Expect music, movement, apples and honey, bagels and schmear, and plenty of family fun. Sign up: https://vilnashul.org/events/event/families-with-young-children-rosh-hashanah-party?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fwyc-rh

What can Queen Esther’s story tell us about art, identity, and history?This fall, we’re partnering with the Isabella Ste...
08/11/2026

What can Queen Esther’s story tell us about art, identity, and history?

This fall, we’re partnering with the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum on a series of programs inspired by The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt, the Gardner’s landmark exhibition exploring how Esther’s story resonated in 17th-century Dutch art.

Join us at The Vilna to take the conversation beyond the gallery, with programs that bring Esther’s legacy to life. Learn more and register: https://vilnashul.org/events/event/esther-in-the-age-of-rembrandt?utm_source=esther-launch&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=esther-rembrandt

From music and film to dance, food, and visual art, the CJP x Vilna Community Creative Fellowship has helped Jewish arti...
08/10/2026

From music and film to dance, food, and visual art, the CJP x Vilna Community Creative Fellowship has helped Jewish artists turn bold ideas into lasting impact. Check out what our fellows have accomplished as we enter the seventh year of the fellowship: https://www.cjp.org/blog/community-creative-fellowship-seven-years-later

If you or someone you know is inspired by these artists and wonders whether you might be the next Community Creative Fellow, we’d love to hear from you! Applications for this year's fellowship are open through September 16: https://vilnashul.org/events/event/CCF-app-26-27?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ccf-app-26

The Nightingale of Iran podcast tells the story of the one of Iran’s most beloved singers, Younes Dardashti, as his fami...
08/07/2026

The Nightingale of Iran podcast tells the story of the one of Iran’s most beloved singers, Younes Dardashti, as his family searches for the truth behind their sudden departure from Iran.

Listen to the podcast now and then get your tickets to meet the Dardashti sisters, Co-Creators and Co-Executive Producers, in person this October at The Vilna.

Learn more: https://vilnashul.org/events/event/live-performance-nightingale-of-iran?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nightingale-of-iran

What goes into making the perfect honey cake? Find out with Rachel Sundet, pastry chef and co-owner of Mamaleh's Delicat...
08/04/2026

What goes into making the perfect honey cake? Find out with Rachel Sundet, pastry chef and co-owner of Mamaleh's Delicatessen, on August 13 at 6:00 PM. Explore three distinct recipes and learn how their ingredients shape flavor, texture, and tradition just in time for the High Holidays.

Learn more and register: https://vilnashul.org/events/event/culinary-workshop-the-art-of-honey-cake

What makes Kol Nidre one of the most recognizable and enduring pieces of Jewish liturgical music?Explore the history and...
07/29/2026

What makes Kol Nidre one of the most recognizable and enduring pieces of Jewish liturgical music?

Explore the history and lasting significance behind one of Judaism's most beloved High Holiday melodies in this article, written by The Vilna's Managing Director of Program Strategy and Impact, Laura Mandel: https://www.jewishboston.com/read/the-musical-power-of-kol-nidre/

Experience the music for yourself at The Vilna this High Holiday season. Learn more and register: https://vilnashul.org/events/event/high-holidays?utm_source=push&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=high-holidays-26

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