The OurSpaceLA program
The OurSpaceLA program offers diverse Jewish experiences to children, teens, and adults with unique abilities. It aims to help participants actively embrace Judaism as a meaningful way of life, foster life-long friendships, and build a strong community for participants and their families.
OurSpaceLA is a Valley Beth Shalom program, and synagogue membership is not required for
participation.
To enroll, please fill out the forms below or contact Rabbi Yael Aranoff, Director of OurSpaceLA Programs, at 818.530.4010.
Enroll in OSLA Shaare Tikva 2025-2026
Our Programs
Shaare Tikva
Shaare Tikva (Gates of Hope), is a weekly Hebrew School program for neurodivergent students with unique abilities. The program fosters lifelong friendships and a strong sense of community while students learn and engage in Jewish rituals, customs, and traditions. It incorporates multimodal and multisensory learning experiences through music and art. Students actively participate in prayer services, Shabbat, holiday celebrations, Tikkun Olam, and mitzvot. Our dedicated team includes special education teachers. The program also includes Bar and Bat Mitzvah preparation with a team of specialists and clergy.
Time: Weekly on Sundays 9:15 am- 11:30 am
Price: $1,650
Coffee ‘N’ Chat
The programs create opportunities for parents, grandparents, and guardians to connect and build
a support network. The program aims to foster a supportive environment through monthly
support group meetings where participants can form friendships, share experiences, and establish
a safe and welcoming space for mutual support.
OurSpaceLA Leadership
Rabbi Yael Aranoff
Director of OurSpaceLA
Rabbi Yael Aranoff, our incredible Assistant Rabbi, serves as the director of the OurSpaceLA program. Rabbi Aranoff brings a deep well of experience working with the neurodivergent community here in Los Angeles, and she is passionate about cultivating inclusive Jewish spaces where all learners can thrive spiritually, socially, and emotionally.
