Valley Beit Midrash is proudly headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. As VBM’s founding and primary hub, Scottsdale serves as the center of our Arizona programs, educational initiatives, humanitarian outreach, leadership development, and community engagement efforts. Rooted in Jewish values and open to people of all backgrounds, VBM brings together learning and action to strengthen both the Jewish community and the broader society around us.
Our Arizona programs aim to…
- Provide meaningful opportunities for Jewish learning, connection, and engagement for people of all backgrounds and denominations
- Mobilize volunteers and community members to address pressing local needs through direct service and humanitarian outreach
- Transform moments of Jewish learning into action through social justice work, interfaith collaboration, and community leadership
Education
In-Person Programs & Community Events | pluralistic lectures, panels, workshops, holiday events, and discussion groups featuring local and internationally recognized speakers
Virtual Learning & Online Media | classes, podcasts, livestreams, and digital content reaching audiences across the country and around the world
Leadership
Fellowships & Mentorship | developing emerging Jewish leaders through fellowship opportunities, mentorship, and hands-on community engagement
Volunteer Leadership Opportunities | empowering community members to take active roles in humanitarian service projects, educational initiatives, and social impact work
Social Action
Shalom Pantry | providing fresh food, pantry staples, hygiene products, and essential supplies to individuals and families facing food insecurity
Humanitarian Relief Buses | direct outreach efforts serving vulnerable populations throughout Maricopa County with food, water, clothing, cooling supplies, and other critical resources
Advocacy & Community Organizing | mobilizing community members around issues including homelessness, hunger relief, refugee support, interfaith bridge-building, and other efforts to strengthen and support the broader community.
