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Vilna Shul: Last Synagogue Standing
Vilna Shul: Last Synagogue Standing
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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Sep 11, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
The West End and the North Slope of Beacon Hill have gone through extreme transformations over time. At the turn of the 20th century, these neighboring communities welcomed Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe, though very few signs of those vibrant communities remain today. As the last of the purpose-built immigrant synagogues still standing in downtown Boston, the Vilna Shul is a unique building with a rich history of immigration, community, and the evolving American identity. Vilna Shul Executive Director Dalit Horn joins us this week to talk about the history and future of this unique synagogue.
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Full show notes: http://HUBhistory.com/257/
Support us: http://patreon.com/HUBhistory/
Released:
Sep 11, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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