The Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture

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18 Phillips St
Boston, MA 02114

The Vilna Shul, located in downtown Boston, is a cultural center housed within a historic synagogue building. Its mission is to ignite excitement and curiosity about Jewish culture and the American immigrant experience through engaging and meaningful events.

Offering various programs such as walking tours, culinary events, and concerts, The Vilna Shul serves as a vibrant hub for the community to explore and celebrate Jewish heritage. By providing a space for diverse experiences, it fosters a connection to history and culture for all visitors.

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5.09 reviews
Henri S.
10/7/2025

The air shifted the moment I stepped across the threshold, a subtle but palpable change from the world outside. The entrance hall was a sanctuary of hushed reverence, scented with old wood,...

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Rebecca S.
7/28/2024

My Zayde was a Bar Mitzvah at the Vilna Shul in 1931 and returned to his beloved Shul in 2016 Highly recommend visiting if you are interested in learning about the history of Jews in Boston....

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Tarah H.
9/23/2007

Some of the plaster has been chipped away and the paint is peeling. Remnants of once ornate, beautiful and colorful murals can be seen dancing across the walls. The counter weighted windows are...

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Cynthia V.
7/4/2016

Stumbled upon while following the Black Heritage trail through Beacon Hill. A docent was on hand and invited us in. Considering that it sat vacant and unheated for about a decade, the building is...

Sara G.
8/19/2009

The Vilna Shul is the last remaining immigrant era synagogue in Boston. It's a beacon of Bostonian Jewish History in what little remains of the original West End neighborhood. Once a synagogue...

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