We are so excited to celebrate the High Holy Days with you this year at Valley Beth Shalom!

Below please find information and helpful links to make this year's High Holy Day experience enjoyable and meaningful. Be sure to visit vbs.org/hhd for updated information, services schedules, and more.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 818.788.6000 or info@vbs.org.

Tickets & Seating

We have printed tickets for all VBS members. Your tickets grant you access to VBS’s campus, and from there you can go to any service you’d like. Please note: these are your ticket(s) for all of this High Holy Day season; as such, do not discard them until the holidays are over.

All ticket holders will have a ticket printed with a name on it, and will be required to show a matching photo ID with ticket upon entry. No adults will be admitted through VBS security without a valid ticket and matching photo ID. If you arrive without a ticket, you will need to obtain a Will Call ticket from our Will Call tent, which is located just north of our entry gate, at the driveway of the first home north of the main entrance. 

Except for areas in Main Services designated for VBS Premier Members, all seating is open and unassigned (non-reserved). We encourage you to explore our different service options! 

Please pick up your tickets from VBS at the below designated time:

• WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13: 8:00-10:30am (drive-up, on Densmore between Ventura and the Security Booth)
• If you are unable to pick up tickets during this time, all tickets will also be available at Will Call on the day of all services.

Security

There is nothing more important to us than ensuring the safety and security of every person who enters our holy space. This year, we will be implementing the following security measures: 

• To enter VBS, every ticket holder will be required to present a ticket along with a matching photo ID, and then pass through metal detectors. 
• All bags, including purses, diaper bags, strollers and tallit bags will be checked. Please avoid bring­ing oversized bags or backpacks as this may delay your entrance time. 

We encourage you to arrive early to allow time for parking and security check in. 

Parking & Rideshare

Sinder Lot Parking 

Between Densmore and Gloria, south of Moorpark

Entrance on Densmore Ave, north of Ventura Blvd. Tandem parking is necessary to accommodate the maximum number of vehicles. If you park behind another car in a tandem space, you MUST leave your keys in your car. The "first" car to park in a tandem space must pull all the way in. Parking attendants will be in the Sinder Lot at all times for assistance. Please be courteous when entering and exiting this lot. Second Service attendees will not be permitted to park until all the cars from First Service have left. 

Street Parking 

Certain street parking restrictions are "relaxed" in the neighborhood during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The City of Los Angeles will not enforce street cleaning, time limits or preferential parking restrictions on the following streets in our neighbor­hood: 4300 to 5000 blocks of Densmore Ave; 4600 to 5000 blocks of Gloria Ave; 15800 block of Moorpark St. and certain sections of Haskell Ave. However, please note: Meters, Tow Zones, Hydrants and other SAFETY VIOLATIONS will be enforced. Meters on Ventura and on Densmore must be respected. Please do not block our neighbors' driveways when street parking. 

Overflow Parking 

On Rosh Hashanah Day One and Yom Kippur day ONLY, overflow parking will be directed to level P4 of the underground lot in the Encino Terrace Office building located between Gloria and Densmore at 15821 Ventura Blvd. Take a parking ticket and have it validated at the USHER TABLE in the VBS Main Hallway. 

Parking Accommodations and Valet Parking 

For Disabled Drivers and VBS Premier Members 

A limited amount of disabled parking will be available in the Sinder Lot. Two golf carts driven by a parking attendant will be available for those needing assistance crossing Densmore. VBS is pleased to provide complimentary Valet Service ONLY for drivers with valid, state-issued disabled parking placards and to VBS Premier Members with a Valet Pass. 



Please note: There is no Valet Service on Erev Rosh Hashanah or Rosh Hashanah Day Two. 

• To Drop Off: Pull your car onto Densmore Ave just south of the Security Booth on the east side of the street. 
• For Pick Up: Proceed to Moorpark St (one block north of VBS) to the southwest corner of Moorpark and Densmore Ave to give your ticket to the Valet driver. 

Signs will be posted for Valet Drop Off and Pick Up areas. 

Please note: Valet Pick Up may take additional time after services. 

Rideshare

Due to limited parking during High Holy Days, we urge you to carpool or ride with others to travel to VBS. That's why we've partnered with LYFT to offer special promotions for travel to or from VBS on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur! Install the LYFT app on your phone and enter the below codes in the Lyft Pass section of the "Payment" tab:

Rosh Hashanah: VBSRH2023

Yom Kippur: VBSYK2023

Childcare & Teen Programming

Childcare & Teen Programming is available on the first day of Rosh Hashanah and on Yom Kippur while parents are attending services at the following times:

Rosh Hashanah Day 1 - Saturday, September 16

• 9:00am-12:45pm (During Early Service) for Ages 2-5, Grades K-6 and Grades 7-12 ("Holy ViBeS")
• 2:00-4:30pm (During Late Service) for Ages 2-5 and Grades K-6 only

Yom Kippur - Monday, September 25

• 9:00am-12:45pm (During Early Service) for Ages 2-5, Grades K-6
• 10:30-11:30am for Grades 7-12 ("Holy ViBeS")
• 2:00-4:30pm (During Late Service) for Ages 2-5 and Grades K-6 only

Registration is REQUIRED for all options above - click the button below to learn more!

Parents may also drop their children off at childcare after Tot Shofar and/or B'Yachad Family Services on either of the dates listed above. Registration is still required.

Health & Safety

While the Covid 19 pandemic is behind us, we remain vigilant and cautious in caring for our most vulnerable community members. Although there are no current requirements implementing mask wearing or proof of vaccination, we request that those experiencing any cold or flu-like symptoms stay home. 

Please use common sense etiquette to maintain a healthy and safe environment for all our congregants and guests. We are partners in caring for one another. This is our shared responsibility. 

Streaming Services

The following Main Services will be streamed live via YouTube during the High Holy Days from either Sher Lopaty or Malkin Burdorf:

• Erev Rosh Hashanah - Friday, September 15 at 7:30pm 
• Rosh Hashanah Day 1 - Saturday, September 16 at 9:15am 
• Rosh Hashanah Day 2 - Sunday, September 17 at 9:15am 
• Kol Nidre - Sunday, September 24 at 6:00pm 
• Yom Kippur Morning - Monday, September 25 at 9:15am 
• Yom Kippur Mincha & Neilah - Monday, September 25 at 4:15pm

Access to VBS’s High Holy Day service streaming is included with VBS membership! All renewed members for the 2023-2024 year have been pre-uploaded to our secure portal and do NOT need to purchase a virtual subscription in order to access streamed High Holy Day services.

Non-VBS members may purchase access to our virtual High Holy Day services for $250. Click below to purchase a virtual subscription!

All VBS members and guests who have paid for virtual services have already received direct links via email to access each service on YouTube. If you did not receive these links, please contact Adina Winnett at awinnett@vbs.org.