Remarkable collection of more than 110 manuscripts and printed documents (mostly broadsides) all relating to the Jewish Community of Vilna. Majority in Yiddish, also Hebrew, few in Russian and Polish.

Reveals the complexities of the Kehillah in terms of its self-government and the dealings of its members with the wider society. Collection includes topics relating to: Jewish Political Movements; Religious Affairs: Charities, Kosher food supervision, preparations for Festivals, Synagogue and Study meetings, Sabbath observance, communal officers - Cantors, teachers, etc., communal disputes; Commerce; Cultural activities, etc. Also includes few photographs.