A Place of Learning

HISTORY

Visiting the Vilna Shul sanctuary is like stepping into another era. Although worn through the years, the 1840s high-back pews, turn of the century chandeliers and quaint setting tucked between old tenements are great starting points from which to hear the unique story of the Jews of Beacon Hill.

CULTURE

With over sixty diverse and enriching programs a year, there is truly something for everyone at the Vilna Shul. Offering fantastic concerts, unique films, and engaging speakers relating to topics from comedy to music to technology, the Vilna becomes a place of learning for all.

SPIRITUALITY

Boston’s last remaining immigrant synagogue has become a place of Jewish renewal. Hundreds of young adults meet for Havurah on the Hill’s various non-denominational services. Families are choosing the Vilna Shul as the setting for Weddings, B’nei Mitzvah, Baby Namings, and Brit Milah.

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Wednesday 8

Havurah on the Hill Erev Rosh Hashanah 2010

6:45 pm

Erev Rosh Hashanah
Mincha/Maariv 6:45pm - 8:00pm
(no dinner following services)

Havurah on The Hill, in collaboration with the Synagogue…

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Thursday 9

Havurah on the Hill Rosh Hashanah Day 1 2010

9:00 am

Rosh Hashanah Day 1
Shacharit/Torah/Musaf 9:00am - 1:30pm
Kiddush following services

Havurah on The Hill, in collaboration…

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Friday 10

Havurah on the Hill Rosh Hashanah Day 2 2010

9:00 am

Rosh Hashanah Day 2
Shacharit/Torah/Musaf 9:00am - 1:30pm
Kiddush Following Services
Tashlich - 6 PM (at the…

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Friday 17

Havurah on the Hill Erev Yom Kippur 2010

6:15 pm

Kol Nidre begins at 6:15 PM sharp

Havurah on The Hill, in collaboration with the Synagogue Council of Massachusetts, is…

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Wednesday 18

Hebrew 101

1:00 pm

take four weeks and learn to read Hebrew

This program provides the tools to read any Hebrew text (Bible, Rabbinic,…

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Boston’s last remaining immigrant era synagogue, the Vilna Shul, has become a place of learning where Jewish history, culture and spirituality are open and accessible to all.

The Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture, is the last remaining immigrant era synagogue in the city of Boston. Built in 1919, it has become the place for people from around Boston and around the world to connect with the Boston Jewish historical, cultural and spiritual experience. By weaving together Jewish history, culture, and spirituality, the Vilna Shul energizes a sense of American Jewish pride and creates an approachable space to discuss Judaism.

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