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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.

11/09/2026

Thanks for the Bubbie's Kitchen shoutout, The Boston Globe! There's only a handful of tickets left — get yours before they're gone: https://vilnashul.org/events/event/beyond-bubbies-kitchen?utm_source=globe&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=beyond-bubbies

11/04/2026

Welcome four incredible Boston-area artists to the seventh cohort of the CJP x Vilna Community Creative Fellowship! Through music, mixed media, stained glass, and photography, this year's Fellows will explore Jewish identity and bring fresh, creative perspectives to Jewish life.

Since 2020, the fellowship has supported artists in creating new work and connecting with our community through workshops, performances, and conversations.

10/28/2026

Boston's favorite Jewish food festival is back on Sunday, November 22! We've brought together some of Boston's best culinary talent—featured in the Boston Globe, Boston Magazine, Bon Appétit, and more—to put modern spins on traditional Jewish favorites.

Come hungry, and maybe even bring your Bubbie. We'll save you a plate: https://vilnashul.org/events/event/beyond-bubbies-kitchen?utm_source=launch&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=beyond-bubbies

Featuring chefs, restaurants, and artists:
Mamaleh's Delicatessen
Lehrhaus
MIDA
Area Four
Catalyst Restaurant
Michael's Deli www.michaelsdelibrookline.com
Phaeng and Phiu
Chef Avi Shemtov
Adamah
Wild Child Chocolate
Kiana Beckman Prints
Rachel Hammerman Crafts
Trident Booksellers & Cafe

10/19/2026

It looks like a pear, but it’s a dessert! Watch Chef Fred Csibi-Levin bring this French entremet to life.

Fred was a scientist before becoming an executive pastry chef, author, and Food Network contestant. Today, he loves sharing the science behind these delicate desserts, from setting a mousse to building the layers that hold it together. Join us at The Vilna on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM for a demonstration on how to make these French pastries in your home kitchen. No baking experience needed. Sign up to learn from the expert: https://vilnashul.org/events/event/culinary-workshop-entremets-with-fred-csibi-levin?utm_source=pear&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=entremet

10/15/2026

The leaves are changing and Beacon Hill has never looked better. Explore Boston’s Jewish immigrant history with a walking tour of Jewish Beacon Hill, beginning in our historic synagogue building.

Together with our friends at Boston By Foot, we’ll wander the North Slope at the turn of the 20th century and discover the sites where Jewish West End residents worked, lived, and worshiped. Space is limited. Reserve your spot here: https://vilnashul.org/events/event/jewish-beacon-hill-the-vilna-shul?utm_source=bbf&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tours-2026

10/09/2026

Entremet, trompe l’œil, or an elegant French pastry. No matter what you call it, Chef Fred makes these delicate desserts possible in your home kitchen!

Chef Fred Csibi-Levin, Executive Pastry Chef, author, and Food Network contestant, will demonstrate the ins and outs of these delicious pastries and the science behind them. From what makes a mousse set to how the layers hold together, he’ll share the secrets that make these desserts a piece of cake. Register to learn from the expert: https://vilnashul.org/events/event/culinary-workshop-entremets-with-fred-csibi-levin?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=entremet

09/30/2026

In the 1950s, Younes Dardashti was one of Iran's biggest stars. But, at the height of his fame, he and his family suddenly left the country.

Decades later, his granddaughters Danielle and Galeet Dardashti set out to find out why. Nightingale of Iran brings their award-winning podcast to the stage, mixing story and live music to unpack a family mystery generations in the making. Experience the story live at The Vilna on October 8 at 7:00 PM: https://vilnashul.org/events/event/live-performance-nightingale-of-iran?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nightingale-of-iran

09/28/2026

How did Queen Esther, the Jewish heroine of Purim fame, become a source of inspiration across faiths for 17th century Dutch artists?

Three curators from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the Jewish Museum, and the North Carolina Museum of Art spent years exploring that question for The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt. Now they're coming to The Vilna for a conversation about the art, Esther's story, and why her legacy still resonates.

Get your tickets today: https://vilnashul.org/events/event/curating-esther?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=curating-esther

In partnership with the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. See the exhibit now through January 18 at the Gardner.

Address

18 Phillips Street
Boston, MA
02114

Website

http://www.vilnashul.org/

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