What's Happening the Week of August 18

It is time to rejoin VOS.

High Holy Days are later than usual this year but please, do not wait to rejoin the synagogue!

Bagels & Banter is back!

Wednesday, August 21

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

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

Please bring an item to share for our potluck breakfast.

Simply Shabbat and Family Service

Friday, August 23

6:30 p.m.

Services led by Rabbi Li-Paz, Cantor Li-Paz, Sharone Weizman and Lisa Fishman

Havadellah in the Vines for 21- 36 year olds

Saturday, August 24

6:30 p.m.

Malibu Estates

Join us for a potluck dinner and social event.

Bring a blanket and enjoy a picturesque vineyard sunset

JEWELS Enrollment for 2024-2025 is open.

Please click below to enroll your children in Grades Pre-K - 12th Grade.

Once you complete the registration process and pay the $100 non-refundable registration fee, Sharone will contact you regarding class details for your child.

Please contact Sharone@vosla.org or 818-882-4867 x108 with any questions about Hebrew school and to Karen Lavin at Karenl@vosla.org with any questions about VOS membership.

Upcoming Events

VOS Singles 55+ Event

America's Got Talent - The Finals

Wednesday, August 28

4:15 p.m. Sharp

Journey Within: A Soul's Life with God

Fridays 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Sep. 6,13, 20, 27, Oct. 18, 25

It is OK to begin the series without having participated in Part 1.

Class Fee: $60. 

VOS People of the Book Club

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Zoom

Sep.10, 24 Oct.15 Nov.5

Please come to the first meeting on Sep. 10 having read to the end of Chapter 8.

Men's Club Annual Dinner

Sunday, October 20

4:30 p.m.

Mandarin King Restaurant

Make checks payable to VOS Men's Club and mail to: Bob Brandt,

16507 Arminta, Van Nuys Ca 91406

Two Rabbi Dinners available (from the Gala)

$550 each

The dinner will be held at the home of the Rabbi in 2025.  

If you are interested, please email

denise.horowitz@icloud.com

Friendship Connection

Shabbat Dinners

We are once again coordinating Shabbat dinners for our VOS members. This is the time to connect with other members and share Shabbat together. We need hosts who want to welcome you to their homes and also members who want to attend.

To register and let us know if you want to attend or host or both, please email:

Sue Ruttenberg Kessler - runninsue@sbcglobal.net

Joann Rand - joannrand43@gmail.com 

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 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