Ask the question, got a nice answer, they have some really beautiful items, even some great art. A nice time to spend a few minutes. read more

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I *love* Kolbo--such a wonderful resource for the community. They manage to have an impressive selection of unique Judaica--and yet lay it out such that it makes for a lovely browsing experience as well. Their staff provides some of the best customer service I've *ever* encountered. During my last shopping experience, they not only made gift suggestions based upon the occasion I was shopping for, but also gift wrapped it with a beautiful blue bow, held my baby while I paid, and offered me up some quality content suggestions for the greeting card I'd purchased upon request! (Note: I don't usually impose upon folks in this way, but the staff is so great, the place feels like you're with family.) Street parking can be a pain in the tuchus though...prepare to scout around a bit for a free metered space. There's some metered parking behind The Israel Book Shop if you can't find anything on the street. read more

We purchased our wedding Ketubah (Jewish marriage certificate) from Kolbo Fine Judaica. We perused websites to find the one we wanted, then looked at most of them in-person at Kolbo. They didn't have the particular one we wanted, but were happy to order it. We also purchased the "breaking glass" from Kolbo and received a few wedding gifts from there. Some of their stuff does tend to be on the pricier side, but that's because it's handmade by artists. Price-wise, it's the same as any comparable store that sells handmade artistry work. Plus, we like that we're supporting a local store, rather than purchasing our items from a large website. The employees are friendly and very knowledgeable. read more

Hi! I purchased a Tree of Life several weeks ago for my friends whose home was destroyed by fire resulting in the loss of all their possessions. We were finally able to get together today for lunch. My friend was so overwhelmed with the gift. They lost all of their pieces collected during trips around the world and New York galleries. They are currently compiling a list of the paintings, sculptures, jewelry, etc for the insurance company. My gift is the first piece of art for their new home, which still has to be built. I so appreciate the guidance I received from you. I had no idea of the next Holy day or its significance, but your employee was kind enough to explain everything. The present was perfect for them. I also appreciate the care you took in packing the purchase for shipment. I am very pleased with my purchase and I will undoubtedly purchase a few more pieces for them in the coming months. Thank you and God Bless. Mickey Merritt read more

They are so wonderful and helped me get ahold of a special mug from Israel I was looking for (made by one of the brands they stock). I can't say enough good things, I'd highly recommend buying through them. read more

My go-to place for Bat/Bar Mitzvah gifts, Shabbat or Holiday necessities or to remind my mother that I am embracing my Judaism by possessing beautiful Judaic items. They really have a great selection- reasonable price, and very modern. The staff is friendly, the have great gift boxes and ribbons that make buying a gift super easy, and I just really enjoyed looking around at all of the really beautiful items they have in their store. read more

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I love to come in here and browse. Aside from the usual Judaica that you might expect to find in such a shop such as menorahs, mezuzahs, ketubahs, etc. they have a great selection of jewelry some of which is not of a religious nature but just made in Israel. Last time I was in here I saw some beautiful Roman glass pieces. They also have an assortment of books on various Jewish topics. When I am in the area I always make a point of stopping in and checking out the jewelry. read more

This is one of my favorite places to go, I always get excited when I need something from here. The selection of items is extensive, gorgeous, and has something for everyone. They have, for example, beautiful mezuzot at multiple price points. I purchased my first full time kippah from here, as well as several seforim, a mezuzah, a tallit gadol, and a replacement set of tzitzit for my other tallit (not the one I got here). The staff are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable- it's super nice to come in spouting off Hebrew terms and have someone know what I'm talking about, even though that's expected at a Judaica store. All in all, a great, reliable source for Judaica. read more

Beautiful store, very friendly and helpful staff. I bought a mezzuzah for a house warming gift for a friend, and there was a great selection from which to choose in my price range. There was absolutely no pressure to buy something I didn't want. I will definitely shop there again. read more

Most places in the area are closed Easter, so I called Kolbo Judaica to see if they had hours today. (They don't exactly celebrate Easter, so they were indeed open.) We decided to get my nephew a religious item for his Bar Mitzvah rather than just handing him a check that would go into a general fund and merit a perfunctory thank you (like, "Thank you for the generous gift, which will be put to good use, especially when I head to college and start making my way to every bar in town. Just don't tell my parents.") This Judaica shop has everything you could possibly imagine: special glasses and cups, Jewish wedding contracts, unique artwork, Sabbath items, Passover articles, Israeli boxes and jewelry, prayer shawls, books, candy...everything kosher. Everyone was extremely helpful and kind, taking the time to explain the nuances of different objects. We found what we were looking for and were on our way after about a half hour. Fun to browse this store, and none of the prices seem out of line. Parking can be difficult, which is why I deducted 1 star. read more

I love this place. Very helpful staff! Very beautiful pieces. Highly recommend this place to everybody

The selection is beautiful but the customer service is really not great. I have bought things here a few times, most recently a ketubah for our wedding. The gentleman who "welcomed" us was pretty rude, among other things he asked us not to pick up the ketubah samples (set on cardboard, covered in plastic, essentially like flipping through posters) but said if we wanted to look closer at them he would stand with us and pick them up for us so we didn't "mess them up." They also got our order wrong. This wasn't totally their fault but we dealt with the owner to correct it and it was much more of a pain than it should have been, especially considering it cost $200. If only they would be nice! read more

Lovely handmade items, helpful staff. Items are perhaps a tad overpriced but it is a lovely place to shop and browse. Many artisan items as well as more traditional Judaica. Explanatory labels for those who don't know the difference between Miriam's and Elijah's cups, for example. Helpful supportive staff, enjoyable atmosphere. read more

I love the museums in Boston but this store is better than a museum. Here you can touch the art; you can buy the art; you can ask someone about the art and they'll be smart and kind and generous of their time and patience. And Kolbo has lots of beautiful artifacts that many museums don't have. Put aside time for this store; you'll need it. Can I give SIX stars? read more

They are known as an art and decorations focused collection. I was very surprised to see this posted in a synagogue affiliated e-mail list that I hope Kolbo can change and use for improvement: "Kolbo is far more artsy and cultural than truly religious. After several frustrating trips to the store, a woman had a lot of money left in the (gift) certificates. There was simply nothing in the store that she found practical and desirable for a deeply religious home. She asked the store if she could cash in the gift certificates, and the store said NO. The woman even offered to return them at a discount, thus giving the store some compensation for its trouble, but Kolbo still refused to cooperate." read more

Walked through the gallery today. Wow! I have been window shopping every time I step off the bus. Lots of hand crafted one of a kind pieces here. I have my eye on something I'd like to purchase and take home with me. read more

They have great judaica from all over. Very pricey and you can find most of the items a lot cheaper online. Most Israeli artists are 4x than buying in Israel and can be shipped from Israel. But for the person looking for a gift and cost is not an option or time is important they have great stuff. read more

You have to be very careful here... at Kolbo you will find many of the same items priced 20-30$ higher if you don't know which one to choose. The have many nice things at tourist trap prices. The holiday candles are so high they have dust on them from years of nobody buying them. Hunt and you will find good buys. read more

This place is great. I went here with my grandfather to get my Tallis and the service was great. They helped us at every corner and had Amazing options. Price was good for great quality. read more

Love this place. I mostly have ordered online, and their customer service is great. There is always someone on the other end of the phone or email who is very knowledgable. I bought a beautiful menorah from them, that really is an art piece in my house. Very unique well made items that are worthy of being passed down in families. read more

Recently purchased a beautiful kituba, colorful kippot and a lovely glass to be broken at our wedding. Everyone was so helpful and a pleasure to work with in the store and on line. I love Kolbo! I smile walking in and even happier when I leave. read more

we ordered our ketubah (jewish wedding contract) here and could not have been more pleased with the customer service. they took their time to explain the different options we had (we didn't really understand everything since we aren't religious) and their selection is great also. they also recommended a local calligrapher who was already familiar with their pieces, and she was very easy to work with as well. beautiful, unique jewelry and other judaica items also (menorahs, mezuzahs, seder plates, etc.). read more

We were among the first to rent Kolbo's new birch wood chuppa (wedding canopy) frame, which appears natural and rustic. It is strong and very well-designed, and disassembles into eight pieces. Easily transported in a car, the pieces all bolt together with color-coded hole orientations...no tools required! Detailed instructions are provided. It was the perfect frame to support the bride's hand-made quilt, which served as the canopy.The chuppa is the critical centerpiece of a Jewish wedding, and all of the staff at Kolbo were extremely helpful, patient, and understanding of our needs. We would recommend Kolbo and their chuppa to anyone! read more

I love this Judaica store! They have a wide range of items to suit a variety of tastes, and try to feature local artists. The staff is incredible - they go out of their way to be helpful and warm. I always leave in a good mood and feeling happy to support such a wonderful store. read more

Great for a selection of Judaic arts and Jewish lite books. Their sforim selection is pretty woeful, but then they don't really need to compete with Israel Book Shop across the street. Their tefillin and tallises are a little cheaper than across the street -- however -- I got a pair of tefillin there that were deemed pasul, though it may have been the standards of the rabbi who checked them (Borough Park) that were too high rather than the standards of the tefillin that were low. When I brought them back the girl behind the counter gave me a really hard time and basically tried to shut me up. It was only when I asked for the owner, Lev, that I got better results. He offered to exchange them. We also got our ketubah there and I felt like the price was fair. read more

We ordered our Ketubah in March for a July wedding. I called to follow up in May and June and was told that the artist always makes the ketubahs in chronological order based on the wedding dates. I finally received the ketubah a week and a half before the wedding and then had to pay a fortune to have it mounted in 3 days. This may not have been Kolbo's fault except that it rewards people who do things last minute. I feel that Kolbo should encourage artists not to wait until the last minute to complete the ketubahs because it adds an unnecessary stress to the couple who ordered the ketubah months before the wedding. Regardless of our unpleasant and nerve-racking experience, the ketubah turned out beautifully. read more

My husband and I visit Boston several times a year and we always make sure to visit Kolbo! It's the finest Judaica and gift shop I've ever seen. The staff is knowledgeable and extremely friendly. There's easy parking on most of the side streets (free for up to 2 hours). I purchase all my B'nai Mitzvah and Jewish wedding gifts there and we've decorated our own home with their graphic art. Don't miss it! read more

My son had received a gorgeous wooden menorah from Kolbo for his BM 7 years ago. I only ever displayed it because I was afraid of not being able to clean off the wax. This year we decided to use it and after Chanukah I called the store to ask how I should properly clean it. Your staff person was incredibly helpful! Not only did he find us in your database to determine that you still sell this menorah. But he called the artist to find out the recommended method of cleaning the menorah and called me back. And if that weren't enough, he dropped me a note with further information on the menorah, which I saved. Unfortunately, I didn't save his handwritten note, so I can't remember his name. I was able to get the wax off quite nicely! I wish I could remember his name, but you probably can figure it out... But I just wanted you to know that I was incredibly impressed with his level of customer service. My husband and I have always loved Kolbo and it's our go-to store for any Judaica. But this was above and beyond and it was greatly appreciated. read more

Kolbo is a destination shop for modern artistic Judaica. They do a lot of wedding business in addition to selling ketubahs and wedding gifts; they rent chuppas and arranging various service providers. Given how beautiful and inspirational the store is, it is amazing how badly they treat customers. They were rude when I asked why they don't label the menorahs that are kosher or not kosher (some of their designers are artistic but not religious, so the candles aren't arranged properly). My friend had been so proud of her Kolbo menorah until her children found out publicly, in Hebrew School, that their menorah wan't kosher. Kolbo staff wouldn't open their door at 9:55am to a family (opening time was 10am) who had a list of books to buy. A big inconvenience for customers is that returned items get a store credit only, not cash back or a credit to the chargecard used. I shop in Kolbo when I have to, for the merchandise. Often I regret the experience. read more

I'm surprised that there are so few reviews for Kolbo. When it comes to Judaica in the Boston area, there aren't a lot of options. You can buy online, you can go to Kolbo, or you can go to the Israel Book Shop down the street. Kolbo is SO MUCH BETTER than the Israel Book Shop, and many of the items that you find at Kolbo, you won't find at IBS or online. Kolbo works directly with specific artists, and the staff can often tell you about the artists and their work because they have an actual relationship with those artists. In addition to being knowledgeable, the staff are also extremely eager to help, and they do not judge you if you need a little extra guidance or explanations. They are much more pleasant and patient than the staff at the Israel Book Shop. While they are known for their handmade items, they also carry Jewish books, CDs, calendars, etc, so there's really no need to go anywhere else, If they don't have an item in stock, they'll order it for you. They are good about returns and exchanges. They even do wedding registries! read more