Valley Beth Shalom is Engaging in a Lifelong Covenant.

Membership is a brit, a mutually beneficial relationship filled with opportunity and responsibility. We expect that you will actively seek to get involved, and to participate and support Jewish life in your home, in our community, and in our State of Israel.

Valley Beth Shalom is Your Anchor.

In a world of constant demands and rapid change, we believe in the time-tested compass of Torah and Jewish tradition. Adapting these traditions to modernity allows us to lead meaningful lives, focusing on Godliness over materialism. Through radical welcoming and relationship-building, we embrace families raising the next generation of committed Jewish adults, ready to meet life's challenges and opportunities. We stand in solidarity with Israel, support its people, and build our homeland.

Your Synagogue.

We are a close-knit, nationally renowned community rooted in rabbinic wisdom, musical prayer, and interconnectedness. As one of the largest Conservative congregations in Los Angeles, we offer diverse social, learning, and community experiences. Through Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz's leadership, we embrace Judaism filled with meaning, purpose, and joy. Rabbi Ed Feinstein, Senior Cantor Jacqueline Rafii, and Cantor Phil Baron lead inspiring services, innovative learning opportunities, and beautiful concerts.

Your Center for Lifelong Learning.

Our award-winning schools provide exceptional education for infants through grade 6. The Early Childhood Center, VBS Day School, Etz Chaim Learning Center, OurSpaceLA for special needs, and Youth Department partner with parents to shape the Jewish future. We offer a diverse array of enriching adult learning programs, member-led community groups, Israel trips, and a myriad of ways to be engaged with Jewish learning throughout adulthood.

Your Jewish Cultural Center.

Each year, we host authors, artists, scholars, politicians, thought leaders, and singers to deepen our Jewish identity and community connection. The gorgeous tapestry of the Jewish people has always been richly talented, inspiring, and interconnected. Accordingly, we celebrate Ashkenazic, Sephardic, Isareli, and Persian cultural traditions, through Cantorial and contemporary music, services, community gatherings, and holidays observances and celebrations.

Your Ethical Community.

We live by "Kol Yisrael Aravim Zeh Ba'Zeh"—all Jews are responsible for one another. Guided by derech eretz (decency), we share joy, support one another in hardship, and engage in Tikkun Olam to heal the world. Our ancestors' wisdom inspires us to act, knowing, "It is not our duty to finish the work, but neither can we neglect it." (Pirkei Avot 2:16).

Your Community Everywhere.

We support Jewish journeys on campus, at home, and beyond, offering in-person and virtual programs to connect with VBS wherever you are.

Your Home.

Our doors are open to you at every stage of your Jewish journey. We welcome you with open arms—clergy, professionals, and volunteers are here to help you learn, connect, and join our VBS family.

Our Mission

We embrace Jews from every walk of life, celebrate the unique richness of each of our journeys, and guide you and your family to live a more meaningful life filled with community, Torah, Jewish Values, Israel, and God.

Our Vision

We strive to inspire a deep and personal Jewish identity, for our members and the wider Jewish community, instilling the confidence to lead them through the blessings and the challenges of tomorrow.