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Vilna Shul Awarded $500K from Boston’s Community Preservation Committee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 6/20/2018 Vilna Shul Awarded $500K from Boston’s Community Preservation Committee BOSTON, MA: Today, the Boston City Council unanimously approved the recommendation by Boston’s Community Preservation Committee and Boston Mayor Martin Walsh to fund a grant for the Vilna Shul for $500,000. This prestigious grant…

Vilna Annual Tribute Benefit was a Great Success

A record-breaking number of over 300 community and business leaders attended the Vilna’s recent annual spring Tribute Benefit, Creating Community, on May 1. Held in our historic building and co-Chaired by Maxine Goldberg and Rebecca Kotkin with Honorary Co-Chairs Mark Atkins and Robert Beal, the evening spotlighted the Vilna’s…

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The Vilna Shul Honors Community Leaders

The Vilna Gala: Honoring our Community Leaders On June 19th, the Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture, hosted nearly two hundred guests of all ages at its annual tribute gala. This year’s event titled "Generations Together,” honored two community leaders across generations, Arnie Slavet and Mike Ross. The Vilna…

Havurah on The Hill Holds Third Successful Kabbalat Shabbat at The Vilna Shul

Over 75 young Jews Attend Monthly Learning Service, Revitalizing Boston’s Oldest Synagogue Boston - Friday June 28th - The Havurah on The Hill, a branch of The Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture, held its third monthly learning service at The Vilna Shul, Boston’s oldest synagogue located in the heart of Beacon Hill. Over 75 of Boston’s…

Havurah on The Hill Holds First Sukkot Holiday Service at The Vilna Shul in 20 Years

Boston - Friday September 20th - The Havurah on The Hill, a branch of The Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture, held its fifth monthly learning service at The Vilna Shul, Boston’s oldest synagogue located in the heart of Beacon Hill. Over 130 of Boston’s young Jews attended a Friday night learning service, followed by guest speaker, Israeli…

Havurah on The Hill Holds Ninth Successful Kabbalat Shabbat at The Vilna Shul

Boston - Friday January 28, 2003 - The Havurah on The Hill, a branch of The Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture, held its ninth monthly learning service at The Vilna Shul, Boston’s oldest synagogue located in the heart of Beacon Hill. Over 150 of Boston’s young Jews attended a Friday night learning service, followed by guest speaker and a…

Jonathan Kraft, New England Patriots’ Vice Chairman, To Speak At Havurah On The Hill Kick Off Event

Boston, MA, October 25, 2002 - Jonathan Kraft, Vice Chairman of The New England Patriots, will be the guest speaker for the official “kick off” of Havurah on The Hill, on Friday Oct. 25, 2002 at The Vilna Shul, located at 18 Phillips Street on Beacon Hill, Boston. The event starts at 6:30 PM with a Friday night Shabbat learning service…