About The Village
The Village was founded in March 2016 with the dream to bring the joy of tradition, the spirit of community, the beauty of our heritage to every millennial.
Today, headquartered in the heart of WeHo, The Village is dedicated to creating the ultimate Jewish experience for millennials, through spectacular events and products, and outstanding, educational, spiritual and social opportunities.
Inspired by the Chabad philosophy and the vision of the Lubavitcher Rebbe who believed that every Jew should have the opportunity to learn and explore their cherished Jewish identity; and taught us that every Mitzvah and kind deed, every word of love, every candle lit, every child educated, and every soul ignited, makes cosmic changes in this world for all eternity.
Today, the The Village has become a dynamic destination in the Jewish Los Angeles landscape.
We welcome you to join us!
CONNECT
Village Synagogue aims to bring people together and create unique opportunities that connect them to our identity and roots.
COMMUNITY
Cultivating a strong, vibrant Jewish community is at the heart of our mission. We dream to create a meeting place where every Jew regardless of age or background can feel at home.
GIVING
Our giving initiatives enable and empower our community to give back to the less fortunate in a warm and spirited environment. Our partnerships ensure that our kindness has an immediate impact.
SPIRITUALITY
Providing spiritual growth and Judaism that is relevant, meaningful, and alive is one of our core values. We offer leading-edge educational experiences that include group study sessions, one-on-one classes, and tailored learning opportunities.
Zalmy Fogelman
Rabbi & Co-Founder
Zalmy co-founded Village Synagogue in March 2016 with the dream to create the ultimate Jewish experience for millenials. Born in Worcester, Mass and raised in the city of angels, Zalmy received his Rabbinical ordination in Los Angeles in 2008. Dedicated to strengthening Jewish identity and enhancing Jewish life, Zalmy has led a wide range of Jewish experiences including Jewish Holidays in Goa, India, summer camps in Ukraine, and educational programs in Johannesburg, SA.
As a father of four, Zalmy understands the need for progressive Jewish experiences for our youth, and believes it plays a key role in ensuring a passionate, involved Jewish future.
Connect with Zalmy: rabbi@villagesynagogue.com
Phone : 323.494.8047
Chana Fogelman
Co-Founder
Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia to a family dedicated to Jewish community, Chana began her involvement in Jewish education and outreach at an early age.
Passionate about providing high standards for after school Jewish education, Chana directed Hebrew Schools in New Jersey and New York City before she founded Village Hebrew in Los Angeles in March, 2016.
Chana lead’s the team that creates spectacular programming at the Village, head’s Village Hebrew and is the founder of Chana’s Challah.
Chana is well known for her freshly baked challah on Friday and Shabbat dinners in her home. Chana lives in WeHo with her husband Zalmy and their four children.
Connect with Chana: chana@villagehebrew.com
Phone : 323 508 3522