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Calling all Electric Cars! Friday, December 7, 4:00-5:00 pm
written on November 14, 2018 // 1 CommentBCC has been selected by Interfaith Power & Light (IPL), a non-profit dedicated to sustainable religious institutions, to host a […]

Transgender: Resources Page
written on November 9, 2018 // 0 CommentsThis page is a collection of information and resources about the transgender community from the archives of Beth Chayim Chadashim […]

“Build my house of love:” Kol Nidre 2018/5779
written on November 6, 2018 // 0 CommentsRabbi Lisa Edwards When my brother and I were kids in suburban Chicago, we had a playground in the backyard […]

Shakespeare & Science
written on November 5, 2018 // 2 CommentsAn out of the ordinary offering during Thanksgiving week Tuesday November 20, 7pm at BCC (instead of Torah study) Rabbi […]

Post Pittsburgh, Pre-midterm Elections: Parashat Chaye Sarah (November 2, 2018)
written on November 5, 2018 // 0 CommentsI found out about the killing at the Pittsburgh synagogue last Shabbat shortly after it hit the news. A Christian […]

Knower of Secrets/Lover of Diversity
written on October 29, 2018 // 0 CommentsRabbi Lisa Edwards, BCC Shabbat Vayera 5779 October 26, 2018 [note: offered the night before the killings at Tree of […]

“The Homeless and the House of New Life”
written on October 25, 2018 // 0 CommentsRabbi Lisa Edwards Yom Kippur AM drash 2018 5779 “Welcome to the neighborhood,” Tracy said to the family she encountered […]

BCC Transitional Siddur (Prayerbook)
written on October 7, 2018 // 1 CommentDownload the BCC Siddur to keep in your phones, ipads or to have it handy on your personal computer! Download […]

Intimate voices – Music of Jewish Spirit
written on October 1, 2018 // 0 CommentsCantors Concert: Intimate Voices, Music of Jewish Spirit Saturday, December 8 7 pm Lavish Hors d’Oeuvres, Desserts and Festive Beverages! […]

One Community, Many Stories: Identity
written on October 1, 2018 // 1 CommentFeaturing theatre dybbuk December 2nd, 4pm-6pm The Hanukkah story speaks of both strife and triumph, showing us how a group […]