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A visionary theater maker never thought he’d be ‘Jewish director’ — then the times demanded it

Director Igor Golyak, known for his bold, tech forward productions, is debuting a very Jewish season.

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This Boston synagogue looks like a New England church but murals reveal its Jewish identity

Jennifer A. Stern for the Forward reflects on The Vilna's murals and what the folk art-painted walls say about the Jewish identity of a Historic Beacon Hill landmark.

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The Vilna Joins Community Partners for GOLDA: Sunday, August 27, 2023, 4:00 PM

Boston Jewish Film and the Consulate General of Israel to New England invite you to a special community screening event and conversation during the Boston theatrical release of the new feature film, GOLDA, directed by Academy Award-winning Israeli filmmaker, Guy Nattiv, and starring Helen Mirren as Golda Meir & Liev Schreiber as Henry…

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The heavy-metal mysticism of poet Janaka Stucky

Mystic poet and performer Janaka Stucky brings an immersive, multidisciplinary performance of his book ASCEND ASCEND to The Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture on May 25, 2023. Enjoy this Boston Globe feature to learn more about Stucky's artistry and why he chose The Vilna as his performance venue.

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Centered on Culture: Introducing a new Jewish learning program for Young Adults and Empty Nesters. 

Learn more in the featured story by JewishBoston.

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A Hidden Treasure on Beacon Hill

WellesleyWeston Magazine highlights The Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture in their Spring 2023 issue. Read the full article here.

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Shalom Hartman Institute Establishes Educational Hub in Boston

Read here about how Rabbi Emily Winer plans to continue Hartman’s role as an educational and cultural connector to Israel, including through CJP’s Spark, The Vilna, and beyond.

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Vilna Awarded Prestigious Covenant Foundation Grant For Adult Learning

Executive Director, Dalit Ballen Horn, announces that The Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture, is the recipient of a 2022 Signature Grant from the Covenant Foundation for Centered on Culture

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Searching for Meaning, Finding Inspiration

Read more here about "Come to the Sukkah", an exhibit honoring the 50th anniversary of New York City's "Sukkah in the Sky".

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Vilna Shul: Last Synagogue Standing (episode 257)

Vilna Shul Executive Director Dalit Horn joins the HUB History Podcast to talk about the history and future of this unique synagogue. Listen to the interview here or on Apple Podcasts.

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The Top Jewish Sites in Greater Boston

Although Jews arrived relatively late in Boston, there’s still plenty of history to explore.

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New Life, New Vision for The West End’s Historic Vilna Shul

Our friends at The West End Museum published an article highlighting The Vilna's history and vision for the future. Learn more here.

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Jewish Folk Art Uncovered on the Walls of the Vilna Shul

Check out Judy Bolton-Fasman's article for JewishBoston on the Jewish folk art murals that were discovered underneath layers of paint in the Vilna Shul. 

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Israeli who led Moderna vaccine effort explains road to success

Check out the recent article on The Vilna's Lifesavers Series with Dr. Tal Zaks. https://jewishjournal.org/2021/04/22/israeli-who-led-moderna-vaccine-effort-explains-road-to-success/

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Vilna Shul’s New Executive Director Brings Fresh Ideas and Guiding Aspirations

Judy Bolton-Fasman from JewishBoston writes about the Vilna's future endeavors.

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“Golem v. Golem” to Appear as Passover Art Installation at Vilna Shul

JewishBoston writes about Golem vs. Golem.

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In Beacon Hill, the Golem rises as ‘a protector of all people’ for Passover

Take a look at the recent Boston Globe article on Golem v. Golem at the Vilna!

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Under new director, Boston’s Vilna Shul eyes hybrid reopening

E-Jewish Philanthropy welcomes the Dalit Ballen Horn as the Vilna's new Executive Director.

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Vilna Announces New Executive Director!

We are pleased to announce that Dalit Ballen Horn has joined our organization as our Executive Director. Click to read the full annoucement!

Vilna Shul in Boston Magazine!

Check out the June 2020 Boston Magazine article about the Vilna! Click here to read!