Valley Beth Shalom

What Valley Beth Shalom does

Valley Beth Shalom (VBS) is a Conservative Jewish synagogue and community organization based in Encino, California, in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. Founded as a congregation (the website and company history cite over 75 years of operation, with founding referenced as 1948), it provides religious services, Jewish education, pastoral counseling, and community programming to Jewish families across the Greater Los Angeles area. The organization serves multiple constituencies: families seeking Conservative religious services and lifecycle events (B'nai Mitzvah, weddings, funerals), children and teens, young adults (VBS Fusion for 20s and 30s), seniors (Hazak 60+ and the Sayva positive-aging program), and community members seeking mental health support through the separately incorporated 501(c)(3) VBS Counseling Center (established 1978).

VBS operates a diversified portfolio of programs and institutions, including the Harold M. Schulweis Day School (K-8), the Early Childhood Center, the Etz Chaim Learning Center, adult learning through the VBS College of Jewish Studies and the Harold M. Schulweis Institute, a youth department with camps (Camp ViBeS), a food bank, and Chesed volunteer/community-service initiatives. Its digital operations are powered by ShulCloud, a proprietary third-party content management and website platform that handles membership management, online donations, event registration, member authentication, and live streaming of Shabbat and daily services (VBS @ Home). The organization does not operate its own app or public API.

As a member-based nonprofit, VBS generates operating funds primarily through recurring membership dues, an Annual Campaign and designated funds (including the Israel Relationship Fund, Israel Emergency Fund, and Legacy Gifts), school tuition across its educational institutions, and event sponsorships and program fees (Kiddush sponsorships, concerts, lectures). Go-to-market is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth referrals, synagogue tours, community events, clergy outreach, and affinity groups (Sisterhood, Brotherhood, Hazak, VBS Fusion). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; donation pages show preset gift levels ($100, $360, $500, $1,000, $5,000, $10,000) with a 3% credit-card processing fee, and a "VBS Premier" membership tier is referenced without published pricing.

Name

Valley Beth Shalom

Legal name

Valley Beth Shalom

Website

https://vbs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Valley Beth Shalom is a Conservative Jewish synagogue in Encino, California, providing religious services, K-8 and early-childhood education, adult learning, pastoral counseling, and community and Israel programming to Jewish families across greater Los Angeles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Organization Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Child Care Services (624410)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE)

Keywords

• Religious congregation services
• Jewish education programs
• Community counseling services
• Day school education
• Synagogue membership programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Encino

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for families and individuals to belong to the synagogue community, access clergy services, and participate in programs
2. Annual Campaign Donations: Annual fundraising campaign supporting synagogue operations, schools, and community programs; includes Israel Relationship Fund and Legacy Gifts
3. School Tuition: Tuition revenue from VBS Harold M. Schulweis Day School, Early Childhood Center, and Etz Chaim Learning Center
4. Event Sponsorships and Fees: Revenue from Kiddush sponsorship, event tickets, and program fees including concerts, lectures, and community events
5. Israel Emergency Fund Donations: Designated fund for supporting Israel, directing clergy to allocate funds where most needed

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Valley Beth Shalom is a Conservative Jewish synagogue offering weekly Shabbat and daily religious services (in-person and live-streamed), lifecycle event officiation, pastoral care, and K-8 Jewish day school education. It also operates preschool, adult learning programs, mental health counseling, kosher catering, senior programming, youth services, chesed volunteer initiatives, and Israel-related programming for its member families and the broader San Fernando Valley community.

Product overview

Valley Beth Shalom is a Conservative synagogue in Encino, California, offering a comprehensive portfolio of religious, educational, and community services. The organization operates multiple educational institutions (Day School, Early Childhood Center, Etz Chaim Learning Center) and community programs (youth department, adult learning, senior programs like Sayva). Social service offerings include a counseling center, food bank, and Chesed volunteer initiatives. The synagogue provides religious services with live streaming capabilities, lifecycle event programming (B'nai Mitzvah, weddings), and cultural events including a summer music festival. All programs are powered by ShulCloud, a proprietary content management system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Harold M. Schulweis Institute (HMSI): Research and educational institute within VBS focused on Jewish studies and thought
• Camp ViBeS
• N'Shama Minyan
• Shiru Shabbat
• VBS Counseling Center
• Sayva
• VBS Fusion
• Hazak
• Bubby's Coffee

Products and services

• VBS Harold M. Schulweis Day School

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Local Los Angeles RestaurantsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2020VBS member Robin Permaul coordinated with 12 local hospitals and local family-owned restaurants to deliver meals during COVID-19, supporting both frontline workers and local businesses.
• ShulCloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationShulCloud provides the proprietary content management system and website platform powering Valley Beth Shalom's online presence. The platform handles membership management, online donations, event registration, live streaming, and member authentication through ShulCloud accounts.
• American Jewish University (AJU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVBS maintains close ties with American Jewish University, with Rabbi Ed Feinstein serving on the faculty of the Ziegler Rabbinical School. Several rabbis received ordination from AJU's Ziegler School. The Miller Introduction to Judaism program is offered at VBS in partnership with AJU.
• LA Kosher Catering & EventsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe synagogue hosts and promotes LA Kosher Catering & Events as its preferred catering partner for lifecycle events and facility rentals at VBS.
• LA Jewish Federation Emergency Israel FundmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVBS partners with LA Jewish Federation for Israel emergency fund donations, directing members to contribute to the broader Jewish community's Israel relief efforts.
• Magen David Adom in IsraelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAs part of Israel emergency response, VBS promotes Magen David Adom as a trusted organization for medical and emergency support donations.
• Israaid Emergency Response FundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVBS highlights Israaid as an emergency response organization for Israel support through their Israel Emergency Fund page.
• Achim L'Neshek (Brothers and Sisters in Arms)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVBS Maccabee Mission visited and the Israel Emergency Fund supports this organization that provides support to Israeli soldiers.
• Leket IsraelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVBS Israel Emergency Fund supports Leket, an organization the Maccabee Mission visited that recovers excess food for those in need in Israel.
• Danny's FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTherapeutic horse farm in Sitriya run by former combat officers providing PTSD treatment for soldiers. VBS Israel Emergency Fund supports this organization serving up to 1500 affected soldiers monthly.
• Michael Levin Lone Soldier CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVBS Israel Emergency Fund supports this center established in memory of lone soldier Michael Levin, providing food, laundry, necessities, and support for IDF soldiers without family in Israel.
• Shokeda Junction Rest StopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVBS Maccabee Mission participated in this rest stop near Gaza border where volunteers make food and do laundry for soldiers. VBS supports the privately-funded initiative.
• Our Big Kitchen Los AngelesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization where people prepare food in a kosher kitchen for those in need. VBS ECC staff participated in a day of service preparing 300 meals.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Congregation B'nai Jeshurun: Innovative large Reform synagogue in New York known for musical and creative worship programming (paralleling VBS's N'Shama Minyan and Shiru Shabbat). Comparable in its experimentation with service formats and strong community programming.
• Park Avenue Synagogue: Large Conservative synagogue in Manhattan offering K-8 day school, early childhood programming, and robust adult education. Comparable Conservative denomination, scale, and integrated educational/community portfolio.
• Wilshire Boulevard Temple: One of the largest Conservative Jewish congregations in Los Angeles with a comparable multi-generational programming model including day school, early childhood center, and adult learning. Similar scale and demographic footprint to VBS in the LA Jewish market.
• Sinai Temple: Major Conservative synagogue in Los Angeles with a large day school (Sinai Akiba Academy), robust clergy team, and broad programming. Closely comparable in denominational affiliation, scale, and educational subsidiary structure.
• Congregation Beth Am: Large Conservative synagogue in San Diego with day school, early childhood programming, and adult learning — comparable Conservative-denomination operating model at similar scale in a different Southern California market.
• Stephen S. Wise Temple: Large LA synagogue (Reform affiliation) operating a K-12 day school (Milken Community Schools), early childhood center, and extensive programming. Closely comparable scale and breadth of educational/community services despite denominational difference.
• Temple Isaiah: Conservative Jewish congregation in the LA area offering similar lifecycle, educational, and community programming. Comparable in denomination, regional footprint, and integrated family-services model.
• Congregation Emanu-El: Historic, large Reform synagogue in San Francisco with a preschool, religious school, and extensive lifecycle programming. Comparable in scale, longevity (over 150 years), and breadth of community services despite denominational difference.
• Beth Tfiloh Congregation: Large Conservative congregation in Baltimore operating a day school, preschool, and community programming at scale. Closely comparable Conservative denominational operating model and educational vertical integration.

Others

• The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles: Regional community umbrella organization that partners with VBS on Israel Emergency Fund and broader communal initiatives. Not a direct competitor but an ecosystem enabler and major counterpart in the LA Jewish philanthropic landscape.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/valleybethshalom
• Facebookfacebook.com/ValleyBethShalom
• Instagramvalleybethshalom.shulcloud.com/instagram
• Xx.com/ValleyBeth

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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