What's Happening the Week of February 9

Arts & Culture - Great Oscar Moments

Today, February 9

7:00 p.m.

Zoom

Hosted by Justin Winick, a Jewish filmmaker, actor, write-director and Oscar buff, he will share through stories and video clips, the best moments of Oscar history and give us a breakdown on which of this year's Best Picture nominees are not to be missed.

Board of Directors Meeting

Tuesday, February 11

7:00 p.m.

All congregants are invited.

Torah Inspired Learning with Rabbi Li-Paz

Thursday, February 13

9:30 a.m. Schmooze & Check-in

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Class Begins

Please bring an item to share for our potluck breakfast.

$5.00 donation

Shabbat Service

A VOS Celebration of Jewish Music

Friday, February 14

7:00 p.m.

VOS

Join us for a special evening featuring the timeless works of legendary composer Jerome Kern.

Additionally, Rabbi Li-Paz will share reflections from his recent trip to Lithuania.

All VOS Members including JEWELS Parents, Empty Nesters, Parents of High Schoolers

We are once again coordinating Shabbat dinners for all VOS members. 

To register, let us know if you want to attend, host or both,

Please email:

Sue Ruttenberg-Kessler - runninsue@sbcglobal.net

Joann Rand - joannrand43@gmail.com 

Upcoming Events

VOS Singles Event - Lunch at Lovi's

Sunday, February 16

12:00 p.m.

Come enjoy an afternoon together as we mingle, chat and enjoy lunch. You will have an opportunity to meet other singles and we will offer a space for connection, friendship and meaningful conversation.

For questions, please contact Wendy Levenson

at 310-985-4285 or wendylev@sbcglobsl.net

Bagels & Banter

Wednesday, February,19

9:30 a.m. - Schmooze & Check-in

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Discussion Begins

Please bring an item to share for our potluck breakfast.

$5.00 donation

Rabbi-in-Residence: Why Sephardic Judaism Matters For All Jews Today

Thursday, February, 20

7:00 p.m.

On Zoom

Rabbi Daniel Bouskila will talk about the "other Judaism", the "non-Ashkenazi" version. Is there a "Sephardic Philosophy" distinct from Ashkenazi Judaism? Come find out the answers to these questions and more.

Save the Date

VOS Passover Second Night Passover Seder

Sunday, April 13

6:00 p.m.

Please save the date for our annual community Passover Seder.

Black & White, a Musical Night Gala

May 3, 2025

5:00 p.m.

VOS

$180 per person

Tickets will be going on sale in March. Information packet will be sent out in February.

Please help us with the auction by starting to gather dinner cards, theater tickets, sports games, themed baskets, etc.

Ways to Volunteer

VOS Security and Safety

VOS is your second home and we want you to feel comfortable and safe coming to services and events. VOS has teamed with CSS, Community Security Service, a Jewish worldwide non-profit that provides training, certification and important updates for hundreds of synagogues including VOS. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Steve Gorman at (818) 620-2830 or sgorman101@yahoo.com.

VOS Volunteers come join!

Enrich your lives while having fun and making new friends. Help support our VOS committees. We need you!

For more information on what interests you or how you can get involved, please contact the office at (818) 882-4867.