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Annual Concert Series 2025-2026
2025-2026 VBS Annual Concert Series
Come along for a dazzling musical journey through Jewish culture and heritage with performances that span generations and rich genres.
Our next concert is on Sunday, February 1, 2026
Africa to Israel: Our Bridge to Zion
Valley Beth Shalom is delightedto welcome internationalrecording artist JoDavi andPastor Dumisani Washington,leaders of the Institute forBlack Solidarity with Israel,together with Rabbi Lebovitz, Cantor Rafii, and guest musicians for an unforgettable evening.
2025-2026 Concerts

Africa to Israel: Our Bridge to Zion
Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 4:00pm
Valley Beth Shalom is delightedto welcome internationalrecording artist JoDavi andPastor Dumisani Washington,leaders of the Institute forBlack Solidarity with Israel,together with Rabbi Lebovitz, Cantor Rafii, and guest musicians for an unforgettable evening.

Summer Jewish Music Festival
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, community, and sweet summer vibes at the Summer Jewish Music Festival, hosted by Cantor Jacqueline Rafii and featuring an incredible lineup of Jewish musicians and singers. Bring your friends and family, sit under the stars, and enjoy this outdoor concert on the Valley Beth Shalom turf field.
Come early for an optional pre-concert dinner — bring your own kosher picnic or pre-purchase a kosher meal here.
✨ Let’s celebrate the joy of Jewish music together, all ages welcome! ✨
2025-2026 Past Concerts

Idan Raichel in Concert at VBS
Wednesday, November 5 at 7:00pm
The 2025-2026 VBS Concert Series kicks off on Wednesday, November 5 with Israeli superstar Idan Raichel!
Idan Raichel is an Israeli singer, songwriter, and musician known for blending diverse styles, including electronics, traditional Hebrew texts, Middle Eastern music, and Ethiopian folk music. Raichel is widely regarded as one of Israel's most successful and influential artists. We are honored to host him at VBS.
This concert will feature Raichel in a solo performance as well as a special duet with Cantor Rafii.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VBS CONCERT SERIES
Produced by Cantor Jacqueline Rafii
Established in 2022, the VBS Annual Concert Series was developed by Cantor Jacqueline Rafii to bring VBS to the forefront of musical and cultural innovation. The VBS Annual Concert Series transcends the traditional understanding of musical presentation in the synagogue. From a hugely diverse and broad array of genres and artists, we offer a new expression of musical connection to Judaism and the Jewish people.
CONCERT SERIES ARCHIVE
2024-2025 VBS Annual Concert Series
Fri, November 21 2025
1 Kislev 5786
2025-2026 Concert Series
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Africa to Israel: Our Bridge to Zion
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Summer Jewish Music Festival
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Music is central to our Jewish identity, connecting us to our rich history while building our future through creativity, culture and community.
