OR HADASH: A New Light • High Holidays 2022
We Look Forward To Ushering In 5783 With You!
About Our Service Options
Sanctuary Services
Sanctuary Services are held in the Niznick Sanctuary and are led byVBS Clergy withaccompanimentby piano and a professional choir. These services include ourtraditional prayers, reading of the Torah and Rabbi’s sermon.
Reserved seating is included with VBS Premier Membership; Remaining seating is open and unassigned
Sephardic Services
Sephardic Services offer traditional Sephardic melodies, led by guest Sephardic Cantors and a Rabbi. These services are held in Sher-Lopaty Chapel.
Seating is open and unassigned
Outdoor Services--MOVED TO MALKIN HALL
Previously known as Playground Minyan, our Malkin Hall Services offer a fuller rendition of the holiday prayers led by VBS Clergy and members of our congregation. Services are held without musical accompaniment. These services include more traditional liturgy and a Rabbi's sermon.
Seating is open and unassigned
Family Services
Family Services will be led by special guest Rabbi Scott Westle in the Levine Community Center. Tot Shofar is tailored for our littlest (preschool-aged) congregants and their families. B’Yachad welcomes elementary school-aged children and families. These lively service options include singing and storytelling.
Seating is open and unassigned
For ticket information please call 213.443.6313.
For those who have not yet renewed VBS membership for 2022-23, we welcome you to join us again this year. We cannot confirm High Holiday ticketing without your completed membership. Please visit vbs.org/renew to log in and renew your membership online.
Childcare and Youth Programming
Join VBS for Fun-Filled and Meaningful High Holiday Programming for Our Youngest Congregants 🍎 🍯
Thoughtful and engaging programming alternatives are available for Children, Youth and Teens across three age groupings:
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High Holiday Childcare (Ages 2-5) at the VBS ECC – Register here >
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Camp Tekiyah High Holiday Youth Programming (K-6) with Rabbi Noam Raucher – Register here >
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Holy ViBeS High Holiday Outdoor Experience (Teens) with Camryn Kruger, Director of Youth Engagement – Register here >
Yom Kippur Book Club
Join us for the first annual Yom Kippur Book Club. This forum will bring the congregation together to discuss a book that has inspired Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz in his preparation for the High Holiday season: Mitch Albom's The Stranger in the Lifeboat. In this fictional novel, Albom writes about shipwrecked passengers who encounter God in their lifeboat.
All are welcome, registration is not required.
Join us at any of the following times to discuss the book. All are welcome, registration is not required.
- 1:00pm in Bernstein Balcony Seminar Room, led by Sally Weber
- 2:00pm in the Innovation Lab, led by Phyllis Beim
- 3:00pm in Bernstein Balcony Seminar Room, led by Jackie Zakowski
- 3:00pm on Zoom (link HERE), led by Elana Feinstein
Watch a teaser of Rabbi Lebovitz's conversation with Mitch Albom below, or visit VBS TV to watch the entire interview.
Project Pushcart
During the High Holidays, VBS lends support to those in need throughout our greater community. Participate in Project Pushcart donations and collections during the High Holidays. Learn more at vbs.org/act.
VBS & Chill
Select High Holiday Services will Broadcast via Livestream to VBS TV
Your subscription to our virtual programmingplatform is included with your VBS Membership. Access live service broadcasts on the VBS TV App from your Smartphone, Smart TV, Apple iOS, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon FireTV or AndroidTV.
For 50% discount on a VBS TV annual subscription to share with friends and family 50 miles away or more, please contact Adina Winnett: awinnett@vbs.org.
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