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Immigrant NeighborhoodImmigrationSocial & Religious InstitutionsWest Boston A black and white photograph of the inside of a shul, with interior decorations, men standing in suits and hats, and a sign that reads: "built by Sam Katz 1920."

The Rise and Fall of Jewish Life in the West End

At its peak, the vibrant West End neighborhood was home to approximately 40-45 synagogues, reflecting the thriving Jewish community that once defined the area. Today, only the Boston Synagogue remains as the sole continuously-operating Jewish house of worship in the neighborhood.

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Art & LiteratureImmigrant Neighborhood Hyman Bloom depiction of a synagogue.

Hyman Bloom: The Spiritual and the Material

Born into an Orthodox Jewish family, artist Hyman Bloom grew up in the West End attending the Vilna Shul with his father. In adulthood, he veered away from Orthodox Judaism and towards the mystic, esoteric, and occult. Bloom’s art both parallels and is the product of his spiritual journey.

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