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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.

08/19/2026

The High Holidays are only a month away! Have you made your Rosh Hashanah plans yet?

Welcome the New Year at The Vilna with festive community meals and meaningful services in our historic synagogue building on Beacon Hill. Tickets are a la carte and membership free—drop in for one or all.

Learn more and register: https://vilnashul.org/events/event/high-holidays?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=high-holidays-26

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

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

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

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

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

07/24/2026

Where did all the Jewish delis go? Join us on July 30 for a screening of Deli Man, the story of Ziggy, a third-generation deli owner, and the rise and fall of the Jewish delicatessen. Stop by before the movie for sandwiches and deli favorites.

Learn more and register: https://vilnashul.org/events/event/summer-cinematheque-deli-man?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=deli-man

07/23/2026

Applications are now open for the CJP x Vilna 2026 Community Creative Fellowship!

If you're a Greater Boston creative exploring Jewish identity through your work, this paid fellowship offers the opportunity to develop new art, deepen your practice, and engage the community in meaningful ways. Applications close September 16. Apply today and bring your vision to life: https://vilnashul.org/events/event/CCF-app-26-27?utm_source=launch&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ccf-app-26

07/21/2026

There used to be a deli on every corner—now, only a few hundred remain across the country. Join us at Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture for a delicious summer sandwich dinner and a special screening of "Deli Man," a documentary exploring the rich history and culture of the Jewish deli through the eyes of Ziggy, a third-generation deli owner in Texas. Featuring appearances from beloved delis nationwide and familiar faces like Larry King, Jerry Stiller, and Alan Dershowitz. Enjoy dinner and a movie at The Vilna—your perfect summer night out!

Learn more and register using this link: bit.ly/3RHRJVl

07/19/2026

We’re hiring! Are you passionate about Jewish arts and culture, historic preservation, or the Boston Jewish immigrant story? We’re looking for a Development Operations Coordinator to join our team on Beacon Hill.

Learn more and apply here: https://vilna-shul.careerplug.com/jobs/3486386/apps/new

Address

18 Phillips Street
Boston, MA
02114

Website

http://www.vilnashul.org/

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