Kolbo Fine Judaica Gallery

Kolbo Fine Judaica Gallery in Brookline sells handcrafted Jewish ritual objects, fine art, jewelry and gifts, and has been part of New England’s Jewish community since 1978. Families come for life milestones such as a child’s first tallit, a wedding ketubah or a baby’s first Jewish books. The gallery carries menorahs, seder plates, Shabbat candlesticks, kiddush cups, mezuzahs, shofars, tzedakah boxes and holiday items, plus fine art from artists including Nancy Schön and Karla Gudeon.

Since its founding, Kolbo has been owned by three local families; current owners Larry and Janet also have long careers in social justice, law and human services. They travel to Israel and elsewhere to find new artists and vendors, bringing in handcrafted Judaica from places as far as India, South Africa, Costa Rica, Haiti and Bali. Several staff members grew up shopping at Kolbo, and the gallery partners with area synagogues and nonprofits on events and fundraisers.

What to Know

• Kolbo serves customers worldwide as well as in Boston.
• The gallery’s art buyer, Dana, is herself an artist with decades of experience.
• The store closes for some Jewish holidays.
• The collection includes fair trade items and an extensive jewelry selection by Jewish artisans.