Gilbert Winn – Vilna
Although I was born and raised in Boston, I had no idea that the Vilna Shul even existed, let alone that my great-grandparents were...
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Barry Shrage-Vilna
“The Vilna Shul is important because it is part of the circle of history, reminds us of who we are, where we came from,...
Jonathan Sarna-Vilna
From the very beginning, the aim for the Vilna Shul was to be more than just a house of prayer. It was also to...
Anita Diamant-Vilna
Standing on the bimah in the Vilna Shul is a powerful experience. From that vantage point, the history of Jewish Boston is palpable; facing...
Ellen Smith-Vilna
The Vilna Shul bridges many generations and many dreams. It has become a home for our past, and an incubator of ways that can...