Author Karen Winn's new mystery novel features a secret society set on Beacon Hill. Published on January 16, 2026.
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Dear Friends, Today brings a long-awaited moment of hope. With the release of all living hostages from Gaza, families are being reunited, prayers have been answered, and hearts across the world are lifting in relief. Even as we prepare to grieve the more than 1,200 lives lost two years ago tomorrow - the second anniversary of October 7 on the…
At its peak, the vibrant West End neighborhood was home to approximately 40-45 synagogues, reflecting the thriving Jewish community that once defined the area.
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BOSTON – This fall, The Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture, will unveil The Torah in the Tarot, a groundbreaking new book and exhibition by Torah scholar and cultural detective Stav Appel.
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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/
Read the Full Article Judy Bolton-Fasman from JewishBoston writes about the Vilna's future endeavors.
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JewishBoston writes about Golem vs. Golem.
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…
Check out the Vilna on the front page of The Jewish Advocate from June 10, 2016 by clicking here! You can see the Community Mosaic in person throughout the summer during our museum hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 PM
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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Article originally appeared in the Beacon Hill Times, written by Dan Murphy, on February 23, 2016. More than 30 years ago after it was saved from demolition, the Vilna Shul is experiencing yet another renaissance as the recently remodeled Jewish community and cultural center expands its wide range of programming.
Article originally appeared in the Jewish Advocate on February 18, 2016. Harry Jankelle’s greatest wish was to return to the Vilna Shul, where became a bar mitzvah in 1931, and stand on the bima one last time.
November 1, 2015 (Boston, MA) - Lynne Krasker Schultz has been named Director of Communications and Community Outreach at The Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture. Krasker Schultz brings over 10 years of marketing and programming experience after having founded the young adult initiative, New Center NOW! (formerly Prism), at the…
This past week a piece came out on the Vilna Shul's efforts to bring together the descendants of the original synagogue's founding members courtesy of our friends at the Jewish Daily Forward. Are you a descendant of the Vilna? Well we want to hear from you! Just email genealogy@vilnashul.org.
Our latest Scribe Newsletter is now available online for reading, printing, and sharing! Click on the envelope below to download and explore our latest newsletter. If you or your friends and family would like to receive a hard copy of the Scribe in the mail, please email rachels@vilnashul.org or call (617) 523-2324. Please send us your full…
Click on the link below to explore our latest newsletter. Inside you can: -Meet our volunteers and staff -Read letters from our leadership and new staff member Rosa Franck -Hear about our Fall kickoff event celebrating Sephardic cultures -See a calendar of our upcoming programs for the fall season -Explore ways you can support the Vilna Please…
Rosa Kramer Franck has been named Director of Development at the Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture (BCJC). Franck, who will begin her post on July 2nd, brings over 13 years of diverse development experience and exceptional leadership in the Jewish community. She comes to the Vilna with a broad based knowledge of Greater…
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…
Click on the link below to explore our latest newsletter. Inside you will find: -Letters from our leadership and staff -A calendar of our upcoming programs for the spring season -Meet our 2014 recipients of the Zvi R. Cohen Leadership and Legacy award and learn how you can attend our Gala Tribute this June -Explore ways you can support the…