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MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Valley Beth Shalom offers affordable membership fees. Read on!

Valley Beth Shalom is one of the busiest Conservative Jewish congregations in the San Fernando Valley. Located where the 101 and 405 Freeways come together, our Shabbat services provide a moving Jewish experience. Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis and Rabbi Edward Feinstein are known throughout the world as innovative, inspirational leaders. Nobody does Shabbat morning services better than we do! There are numerous choices to serve everyone's needs. Check it out on our Website via the "Shabbaton" button on our home page.

You found our Website--it was member created and continues to be member run. You can browse the site to learn more, or send an e-mail to: membership@vbs.org

BASIC MEMBERSHIP FEES 2007-2008*

(Includes United Synagogue of America Affiliation Dues and 1 or 2 Seats at High Holiday Services)

Family $1,915
Starting Family(Under 34) $1,370
Senior Couple (over 69) $1,575
Single (34-69) $ 975
Single (under 34 or over 69) $ 845
Student (under 26) $ 285
Genesis - Married
(First year special)
Under 34, no children in VBS School
$ 235
Genesis - Single
(First year special)
Under 34, no children in VBS School
$ 135

Newlyweds We are pleased to offer eligible newlyweds (both spouses under 35 years old, 1st marriages, married by a VBS rabbi or a child of a VBS member) a one year free membership which is followed by a graduated dues program. For further information, call us at (818-788-6000). .

Jews by Choice We are pleased to offer Jews By Choice who have converted to Judaism within the present year, a one year free membership. For further information, call us at (818-788-6000).

Gay and Lesbian Couples We are pleased to offer family memberships to same sex couples. For further information, call us at (818-788-6000).

Affiliate Membership For Day School students' families who belong elsewhere. Does not include High Holiday Tickets. Fill out Membership Confirmation Request. For further information, call us at (818-788-6000) $937.00 .

Associate - Friend of VBS Does not include High Holiday Tickets $875.00.

* Discount available for total payment before December 1.

Additional mandatory annual fees:
Building Fund Maintenence Fee - $ 250 per couple. . . $125 per single
Security Guards Fee - $300 per couple. . . $200 per single

HEBREW SCHOOL FEES

Gan, K & Grade 1 $450
Grades 2 - 4 $685
Grades 5 - 7 $945
Midrasha (Grades 8 - 12) $685
Confirmation (10 Gr./add fee) $785
Shaare Tikvah or Moreshet $435

Bar/Bat Mitzvah fees additional

There are easy procedures for requesting special dues if the fees listed are beyond your means.

 

Want a membership packet? Fax the following form to 818-995-0526 or call 818-788-6000.

NAME:__________________________________________________

ADDRESS:_______________________________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP: _________________________________________

PHONE:__________________E-MAIL:________________________

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Family Starting Family Sr. Couple Single (33-69)

Single Student Newlywed

Please join us at any one of our many Shabbat Services to experience for yourself the spiritual and intellectual stimulation and the warmth of Valley Beth Shalom. Go to our Home Page and explore all that VBS has to offer singles, couples, families---and YOU!