Shalom!

What can you look forward to at BCC this week? . 🍕 Friday, February 21 at 6:30 pm: Pre-Shabbat Pizza Party. In person only. To RSVP, please see the BCC weekly email. . ✡️ Friday, February 21 at 7:30 pm: Shabbat Evening Service. In person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar. . 🔐 Saturday, February 22 at 3 pm: Safe & Savvy: Senior Seminars Educational Services. In person only. To register, please see the BCC website. . 📚 Sunday, February 23 at 10 am: BCC Books & Bagels. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, contact Larry Nathenson at larrynath@aol.com . 📖 Tuesday, February 25 at 7 pm: Torah Study. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar. . 🤝 Wednesday, February 26 at 8 am: Monthly Weekday Minyan. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar. . . . #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles

Democracy & Reform Judaism Under Threat in Israel! . Get involved in the 2025 World Zionist Congress Election. Help build a democratic, pluralistic, secure Israel. . Your Vote Matters March 10-May 4, 2025 . For more information go to www.vote4reform.org/ . . . #ARZA #URJ #VoteReform #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #ReformJews

Are you curious about how YOU can help support the LGBTQIA+ Jewish community? Are you curious about upcoming events in the Los Angeles LGBTQIA+ Jewish community? . Subscribe to email updates from Beth Chayim Chadashim, the world's first LGBTQIA+ synagogue, located in Los Angeles! . You'll get access to 🗓️ Weekly news & updates about goings on in the community 🕯️ Previews and Zoom links for the upcoming Shabbat service ✍️ Access to events and opportunities to support through donations and volunteering ✨ ... and so much more! . You'll find lots of opportunities to get involved in our sacred, historic community! . Subscribe today at bcc-la.org/join/join-our-mailing-list/ or at our link in bio! . . . #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles

It's Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week! Learn more about Aromanticism and the spectrum at aromanticism.org/en/faq . . . #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #Aromantic #Arospec #AromanticSpectrum

Shavua Tov! Don't forget to join us tomorrow morning for Tu B’Shvat Nature Walk Sunday, February 16 at 10 am . Join us for a mindfulness walk at the Tree People location on Mulholland in Coldwater Canyon (which can be found at treepeople.org/parks-trails/) followed by a seder amongst the trees. Founder of Librael, Rotem Oreg, will be joining us as well! . RSVP at our link in bio! . . . #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #TuBshvat #TuBishvat

Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at BCC! . . . #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #ValentinesDay #ValentinesDay2025 #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles

Tu B’Shvat Nature Walk Sunday, February 16 at 10 am . Join us for a mindfulness walk at the Tree People location on Mulholland in Coldwater Canyon (which you can find at treepeople.org/parks-trails/) followed by a seder amongst the trees. Founder of Librael, Rotem Oreg, will be joining us as well! . RSVP at our link in bio! . . . #TuBshvat #TuBishvat #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles

What can you look forward to at BCC this week? . 🥗 Friday, February 14 at 6 pm: Pre-Shabbat Dinner at Continental Kitchen. In person only. To RSVP, see the BCC weekly email. . ✡️ Friday, February 14 at 7:30 pm: Shabbat Evening Service. In person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar. . 🌳 Sunday, February 16 at 10 am: Tu B'Shvat Nature Walk. In person only. To RSVP, please see the BCC calendar. . 🚫 Monday, February 17, all day: BCC office closed in observance of Washington's Birthday. . 📖 Tuesday, February 18 at 7 pm: Torah Study. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar. . 🫂 Wednesday, February 19 at 7 pm: Life Transitions Group. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, contact Shirley Hirschberg at shirschberg1@gmail.com . . . #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #TuBshvat #TuBishvat

LOVE IS OUR RESISTANCE! In light of the attacks on the LGBTQIA+ communities, we will not be silenced, intimidated, erased or go back into the closets…and there ARE People of Faith who believe in the dignity and agency of ALL God’s Children! AND we will continue to LOVE OUT LOUD! If you are Queer and haven't gotten married yet...here's your chance! If you have been married for decades...it's time to renew your vows! VALENTINES DAY 12 PM: Mass Renewal of Vows 1 - 3 PM: Weddings performed by local Clergy at: Hollywood United Methodist Church 6817 Franklin Ave, Hollywood, CA At Noon we will have a renewal of vows / promises (we want as many couples present for this as possible.) At 1 PM we will begin individual marriages. (If you would like to get legally married, bring your marriage license and one of our clergy will perform your brief ceremony.) ****YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER for the marriages*** If you would like, we are also arranging free one-hour pre-marital sessions with either local therapists and/or clergy to be done prior to 2/14. We will not be charging for this day, however, we will be asking donations that will go towards local organizations that specifically supports LGBTQIA+ communities of color and immigration issues. . -For more info AND TO REGISTER, you can DM either: Rev. Hannah Adair Bonner, Senior Pastor of the beautiful Hollywood United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Pat Langlois, Senior Pastor of MCC United Church of Christ in the Valley, and co-chair of LAQUICC Sponsored by LAQUiCC (Los Angeles Queer Interfaith Clergy Council). Currently clergy from the following will be present: Rabbi Jillian Cameron, Beth Chayim Chadashim Pastor Jerrell Walls, Christ Chapel, North Hollywood Rabbi Heather Miller, Keeping It Sacred Pastor Joshua Hernandez-Montoya, La Conexion Rev. Keith Yamamoto, St. Marks Diocese (Episcopal) Rev. Tino Cordova, Diamond Bar UCC Rev. Keith Mozingo, Founders Metropolitan Community Church Los Angeles Rev. Hannah Adair Bonner, Hollywood United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Pat Langlois, MCC United Church of Christ in the Valley . . #ValentinesDay #ValentinesDay2025 #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ

Happy Tu B'shvat from all of us at BCC! Join us on Sunday for our Tu B’Shvat Nature Walk Sunday, February 16 at 10 am . Join us for a mindfulness walk at the Tree People location on Mulholland in Coldwater Canyon (which can be found at treepeople.org/parks-trails/) followed by a seder amongst the trees. Founder of Librael, Rotem Oreg, will be joining us as well! . RSVP at our link in bio! . . . #TuBshvat #TuBishvat #NewYearOfTheTrees #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles

LOVE IS OUR RESISTANCE! In light of the attacks on the LGBTQIA+ communities, we will not be silenced, intimidated, erased or go back into the closets…and there ARE People of Faith who believe in the dignity and agency of ALL God’s Children! AND we will continue to LOVE OUT LOUD! If you are Queer and haven't gotten married yet...here's your chance! If you have been married for decades...it's time to renew your vows! VALENTINES DAY 12 PM: Mass Renewal of Vows 1 - 3 PM: Weddings performed by local Clergy at: Hollywood United Methodist Church 6817 Franklin Ave, Hollywood, CA At Noon we will have a renewal of vows / promises (we want as many couples present for this as possible.) At 1 PM we will begin individual marriages. (If you would like to get legally married, bring your marriage license and one of our clergy will perform your brief ceremony.) ****YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER for the marriages*** If you would like, we are also arranging free one-hour pre-marital sessions with either local therapists and/or clergy to be done prior to 2/14. We will not be charging for this day, however, we will be asking donations that will go towards local organizations that specifically supports LGBTQIA+ communities of color and immigration issues. . -For more info AND TO REGISTER, you can DM either: Rev. Hannah Adair Bonner, Senior Pastor of the beautiful Hollywood United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Pat Langlois, Senior Pastor of MCC United Church of Christ in the Valley, and co-chair of LAQUICC Sponsored by LAQUiCC (Los Angeles Queer Interfaith Clergy Council). Currently clergy from the following will be present: Rabbi Jillian Cameron, Beth Chayim Chadashim Pastor Jerrell Walls, Christ Chapel, North Hollywood Rabbi Heather Miller, Keeping It Sacred Pastor Joshua Hernandez-Montoya, La Conexion Rev. Keith Yamamoto, St. Marks Diocese (Episcopal) Rev. Tino Cordova, Diamond Bar UCC Rev. Keith Mozingo, Founders Metropolitan Community Church Los Angeles Rev. Hannah Adair Bonner, Hollywood United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Pat Langlois, MCC United Church of Christ in the Valley . #ValentinesDay #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #BCC #BethChayimChadashim

Tu B’Shvat Nature Walk Sunday, February 16 at 10 am . Join us for a mindfulness walk at the Tree People location on Mulholland in Coldwater Canyon (which you can find at treepeople.org/parks-trails/) followed by a seder amongst the trees. Founder of Librael, Rotem Oreg, will be joining us as well! . RSVP at our link in bio! . . . #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #TuBshvat #TuBishvat #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles