Valley Ruach is a community of young professionals in The Valley who enjoy a meaningful and vibrant Jewish experience. Our diverse Jewish backgrounds unite to form lively services filled with traditional and modern melodies, spirituality, community and boundless ruach.
Once upon a time there were four young adults who moved to the Valley to pursue their dreams of home ownership. Two of them had the idea to build a community in the Valley for their peers inspired by the spiritual and moving "Carlebach" services of Ikar, PicoEgal and Shira Chadasha in Jerusalem. Meanwhile, the other pair had an idea to establish a community for young professionals in the Valley centered around the energetic and popular "Taubman" services of Friday Night Live, college Hillels and summers at camp. Fast forward to present day, where 30-40 young professionals join together each month for a service that incorporates joyous Carlebach davening, while building spiritual momentum with old and new guitar-accompanied melodies. Please join us for this unique, fully-participatory service!
Our inspiration comes from many sources, and our melodies change from week to week. Nevertheless, here are some resources where you can find a sampling of the melodies we use.
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**unless otherwise noted, all service are guitar-accompanied, and held at Adat Ari El, 12020 Burbank Blvd. Valley Village, California 91607 |
