Worship

"To pray is to take notice of the wonder, to regain a sense of the mystery that animates all beings. Prayer is our humble answer to the inconceivable surprise of living. It is all we can offer in return for the mystery by which we live. It is gratefulness that makes the soul great."  
— Abraham Joshua Heschel, God in Search of Man

VBS is a dynamic prayer community where you can enliven your soul and connect with others through daily prayers, Shabbat services, holiday celebrations, and life cycle events.  Explore the different prayer opportunities in this section and click on the calendar link to find the right time and place for your worship needs.

Daily Minyan

Erev Shabbat

• Weekly Torah Study with Rabbi Ed Feinstein - Offered online so it can be accessible to all, Rabbi Feinstein dissects, illuminates, and animates the weekly parsha.

Shabbat Morning

• Main Sanctuary - When your soul needs to be filled with community, prayer, music, and Torah, join the VBS clergy for a reflective and meaningful Shabbat morning service.
• Talking Torah with Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz - VBS's senior rabbi leads this invigorating and thoughtful Torah study. 
• Tot Shabbat - Join hundreds of young families on Saturday morning for a lively Shabbat service led by Cantor Rafii and the Sababa band, followed by connections and delicious brunch with activities for the kids.
• Shiru Shabbat - Joyous and reflective music led by Cantor Rafii and accompanied by a stable of talented professional musicians.
• Meditation Minyan

Shabbat Mincha/Ma'ariv