Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture

We had a wonderful time welcoming Temple Emanuel's 7th grade class to The Vilna!

Thanks for the shoutout, The New York Times! We’re so excited to be part of Everyone250, sharing Boston’s immigrant history and the many immigrant stories of The Vilna itself.

Have you registered for the unveiling of our historic Everyone250 marker on June 4: https://vilnashul.org/events/event/summer-soiree-creative-showcase?utm_source=nyt&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=soiree

This event is made possible in partnership with CJP - Combined Jewish Philanthropies.

Happy Shavuot from your friends at The Vilna! A huge thank you to chef Michael Leviton, the Yiddish Book Center’s Lisa Newman, and everyone who joined us for our sold out Cooking in Yiddish program. We kicked off Shavuot in true Vilna fashion—with delicious cheese kreplach!

Two exciting new gallery exhibits are coming to The Vilna next month! Join us on June 28 at 3:00 PM to hear from the artists about their work and process.

American Chutzpah, by Steve Marcus, was made specially for The Vilna in celebration of America’s 250th year. Inspired by Jewish contributions, moments, and folk tales in American history, Marcus's hand-drawn works of art on paper comically illustrate some of the great Jewish American moments that shaped American culture, its democratic principles, and spirit.

Echoes of Home, made by Inna Zhukovsky Zilber, brings you on a journey through Jewish memory. Through ceramics, textiles, watercolor, and sculpture with found objects, Zhukovsky Zilber explores identity, cultural memory, and the feeling of belonging.

Register today: https://vilnashul.org/events/event/artist-talk-steve-marcus-and-inna-zhukovsky-zilber?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=artist-talk

Learn to make babka with Boston’s premier challah artist, Mandylicious!

On Thursday, June 11 at 7:00 pm, Mandy will teach us the art of babka-making. Learn how to twist, braid, and bake sweet cookie dough babka and savory cheesy garlic babka — no matter your skill level! Get your tickets today: https://vilnashul.org/events/event/babka-braiding?utm_source=5-14&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=babka

Learn to make cheese kreplach just in time for Shavuot!

Join award-winning chef Michael Leviton and the Yiddish Book Center's Lisa Newman on May 20 at 7:00 PM for a conversation, cooking demo, and tasting as we explore the 1930s recipes that defined American Jewish cuisine. We'll learn how to make cheese kreplach, radish salad, and beer soup.

Get your tickets today: https://vilnashul.org/events/event/cooking-in-yiddish?utm_source=5-6&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cooking-yiddish

Celebrate history and Boston’s immigrant past with the unveiling of The Vilna’s Everyone250 marker on June 4 at 6:30 PM!

Everyone250 is a new initiative across Boston to highlight the city’s lesser known stories as America celebrates 250 years. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy an evening of art, music, and food in celebration of the multicultural tapestry of Boston. Made possible in partnership with CJP.

Learn more and register: https://vilnashul.org/events/event/summer-soiree-creative-showcase?utm_source=4-29&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=soiree