Welcome to Beth Chayim Chadashim - House of New Life
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6000 West Pico Boulevard • Los Angeles • CA 90035
323-931-7023
• fax 323-931-1490


Founded in 1972, BCC is the world's original Lesbian and Gay synagogue. Today, BCC is an inclusive Jewish community of progressive individuals with programs for all ages.

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Join Queer Jewish Think Tank. QJTT serves to further the discourse on Queer Jewish Law and interpretation of Torah. The list serve began in November 2000 at Beth Chayim Chadashim under the instruction of Rabbi Benay Lappe, the first, openly, lesbian, conservative Rabbi.

Announcements

May 18 -Join us for our fabulous Herman Humanitarians Awards Brunch! Celebrate BCC's 36th anniversary and outstanding honorees with thrilling entertainment, an outstanding auction, and scrumptious food. All benefiting the programs and services of BCC! Ticket order form available online.

Join Rabbi Lisa Edwards for Torah Study Thursdays from 7pm - 9pm. Everyone is invited to just “drop-in” to study Torah. No experience is required.

May 4, 10am All 20's and 30's members are welcome to join for a morning of enjoying the beautiful outdoors with a refreshing hike through Runyon Canyon.

May 10 Machzor Workshop with Student Rabbi Joe Hample, 3-5pm. We will (1) discuss Yom Kippur liturgy, and (2) share recommended updates for the Days of Awe Supplement.

May 30, Ruach Chayim (Spirit of Life), Musical Shabbat Service. Welcome Shabbat with drum, with song, with open heart.

Saturday, May 31 6pm. Women's Havurah Game Night. Please RSVP.

June 6 Pride Shabbat and Monthly Pre-Shabbat Dinner, 6:30pm. Meet at Thai House, 8657 West Pico Blvd. (a few blocks west of BCC) to share a delicious, informal, self-pay dinner. All new friends and visitors to BCC are welcome! Followed by Shabbat Services at BCC at 8pm.

 

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