Walking Tour: Jewish Beacon Hill

Journey to Beacon Hill’s North Slope at the turn of the 20th century.

Explore the lives of its Jewish residents during a period of cultural and architectural change.

Uncover how Boston’s Jewish immigrants created an active community that blended customs from Eastern Europe and changes to the new world around them.

Discover sites where Boston’s Jewish West End residents worked, lived and worshiped, including the sites of three synagogues within a few blocks of each other.
Special Two-Hour Jewish History Tour - Jewish Beacon Hill & The Vilna Shul

Join us once again in 2024 for a unique two-hour Jewish History program that includes both Boston By Foot's guided Jewish Beacon Hill tour and a guided tour of The Vilna Shul.

Sunday April 14 @ 11:00 am
Sunday May 12 @ 11:00 am
Sunday June 9 @ 11:00 am

This special Jewish History tour is open to all and is presented in collaboration with The Vilna Shul.