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Founded in 1972 as the world’s first synagogue by and for gay and lesbian Jews, BCC is a thriving, progressive, and welcoming Reform Jewish space for the LGBTQIA+ community, our friends, and our families. We invite you into our Beth Chayim Chadashim, House of New Life, to explore Judaism and all that we are through tradition, innovation, and our shared values.

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Thank you to all our volunteers who showed up for the first sorting event for the Jewish Library Project! Curious about the Jewish Library Project? Learn more on the BCC website at bcc-la.org! #JLP 

#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #JewishLibraryProject #JLP #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
Thank you to all our volunteers who showed up for the first sorting event for the Jewish Library Project! Curious about the Jewish Library Project? Learn more on the BCC website at bcc-la.org! #JLP #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #JewishLibraryProject #JLP #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
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Did you know that BCC has a weekly Torah study on Zoom? That's right! Every Tuesday, Rabbi Jillian Cameron leads our community in Torah study and it's open for you to join. You can register for the Zoom at bcc-la.org.

🕰️ Weekly on Tuesdays at 7 pm Pacific Time
📍 On Zoom!
❓Torah study with the world's first LGBTQIA+ synagogue!

Questions? Reach out to the BCC office at bcc@bcc-la.org. We look forward to seeing you at Torah study!

#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #TorahStudy
Did you know that BCC has a weekly Torah study on Zoom? That's right! Every Tuesday, Rabbi Jillian Cameron leads our community in Torah study and it's open for you to join. You can register for the Zoom at bcc-la.org. 🕰️ Weekly on Tuesdays at 7 pm Pacific Time 📍 On Zoom! ❓Torah study with the world's first LGBTQIA+ synagogue! Questions? Reach out to the BCC office at bcc@bcc-la.org. We look forward to seeing you at Torah study! #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #TorahStudy
1 day ago
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Join us this Saturday at 10 am for BCC's Shabbat Morning Minyan!

BCC's Monthly Shabbat Morning Minyan continues in a most nontraditional way—hybrid in person and by Zoom. All BCC members and friends are invited to join in this service, which features rousing melodies, Torah reading, and uplifting prayers for healing and consolation in a warm, welcoming setting.

Register for Zoom on the BCC calendar!

If you are attending in person, you do not need to register in advance. Contact the office at Bcc@Bcc-La.org with questions.

#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #ShabbatMorningMinyan
Join us this Saturday at 10 am for BCC's Shabbat Morning Minyan! BCC's Monthly Shabbat Morning Minyan continues in a most nontraditional way—hybrid in person and by Zoom. All BCC members and friends are invited to join in this service, which features rousing melodies, Torah reading, and uplifting prayers for healing and consolation in a warm, welcoming setting. Register for Zoom on the BCC calendar! If you are attending in person, you do not need to register in advance. Contact the office at Bcc@Bcc-La.org with questions. #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #ShabbatMorningMinyan
2 days ago
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We wish you a safe and fun 4th of July weekend! - BCC

#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
We wish you a safe and fun 4th of July weekend! - BCC #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
6 days ago
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⚠️ REMINDER: Friday's Shabbat service will begin at 6:30 pm and will take place exclusively on Zoom! ⚠️

🚫 No service in the BCC sanctuary.
🚫 No service on Facebook live.
🚫 No service beginning at 7:30 pm.
✅ Yes service on Zoom only.
✅ Yes service beginning an hour earlier - 6:30 pm.
✅ Yes sign up using the usual Zoom link.

Join Rabbi Jillian Cameron on Friday evening at 6:30 pm to bring in Shabbat through soulful song, prayer, creative teachings and communal connection.

You can join us on Zoom. To register for the Zoom, please see the BCC calendar.

#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
⚠️ REMINDER: Friday's Shabbat service will begin at 6:30 pm and will take place exclusively on Zoom! ⚠️ 🚫 No service in the BCC sanctuary. 🚫 No service on Facebook live. 🚫 No service beginning at 7:30 pm. ✅ Yes service on Zoom only. ✅ Yes service beginning an hour earlier - 6:30 pm. ✅ Yes sign up using the usual Zoom link. Join Rabbi Jillian Cameron on Friday evening at 6:30 pm to bring in Shabbat through soulful song, prayer, creative teachings and communal connection. You can join us on Zoom. To register for the Zoom, please see the BCC calendar. #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
7 days ago
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What can you look forward to at BCC this week?

🚫 Friday, July 4, all day: BCC Office Closed: Independence Day

✡️ Friday, July 4 at ⚠️ 6:30 pm: Shabbat Evening Service. ⚠️ ON ZOOM ONLY. ⚠️ To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar.

📖 Tuesday, July 8 at 7 pm: Torah Study. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar.

🫂 Wednesday, July 9 at 7 pm: Life Transitions Group. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, contact the BCC office at bcc@bcc-la.org.

#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
What can you look forward to at BCC this week? 🚫 Friday, July 4, all day: BCC Office Closed: Independence Day ✡️ Friday, July 4 at ⚠️ 6:30 pm: Shabbat Evening Service. ⚠️ ON ZOOM ONLY. ⚠️ To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar. 📖 Tuesday, July 8 at 7 pm: Torah Study. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar. 🫂 Wednesday, July 9 at 7 pm: Life Transitions Group. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, contact the BCC office at bcc@bcc-la.org. #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
7 days ago
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⚠️ REMINDER: Friday's Shabbat evening service will begin at 6:30 pm and will take place exclusively on Zoom! ⚠️

🚫 No service in the BCC sanctuary.
🚫 No service on Facebook live.
🚫 No service beginning at 7:30 pm.
✅ Yes service on Zoom only.
✅ Yes service beginning an hour earlier - 6:30 pm.
✅ Yes sign up using the usual Zoom link.

Join Rabbi Jillian Cameron on Friday evening at 6:30 pm to bring in Shabbat through soulful song, prayer, creative teachings and communal connection.

You can join us on Zoom. To register for the Zoom, please see the BCC calendar.

#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #Shabbat #Shabbes #ZoomShabbat
⚠️ REMINDER: Friday's Shabbat evening service will begin at 6:30 pm and will take place exclusively on Zoom! ⚠️ 🚫 No service in the BCC sanctuary. 🚫 No service on Facebook live. 🚫 No service beginning at 7:30 pm. ✅ Yes service on Zoom only. ✅ Yes service beginning an hour earlier - 6:30 pm. ✅ Yes sign up using the usual Zoom link. Join Rabbi Jillian Cameron on Friday evening at 6:30 pm to bring in Shabbat through soulful song, prayer, creative teachings and communal connection. You can join us on Zoom. To register for the Zoom, please see the BCC calendar. #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #Shabbat #Shabbes #ZoomShabbat
1 week ago
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7/12
What can you look forward to at BCC this week?

✡️ Friday, June 27 at 7:30 pm: Shabbat Evening Service. In person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar.

📚 Sunday, June 29 at 10 am: BCC Books & Bagels Group. On Zoom only. To register, contact Larry Nathenson at larrynath@aol.com.

🏳️‍🌈 Sunday, June 29 at 4 pm: Isn't it Queer? Sondheim Unplugged Celebrates Pride viewing. In person only. To RSVP, please see the BCC calendar.

📖 Tuesday, July 1 at 7 pm: Torah Study. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar.

#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
What can you look forward to at BCC this week? ✡️ Friday, June 27 at 7:30 pm: Shabbat Evening Service. In person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar. 📚 Sunday, June 29 at 10 am: BCC Books & Bagels Group. On Zoom only. To register, contact Larry Nathenson at larrynath@aol.com. 🏳️‍🌈 Sunday, June 29 at 4 pm: Isn't it Queer? Sondheim Unplugged Celebrates Pride viewing. In person only. To RSVP, please see the BCC calendar. 📖 Tuesday, July 1 at 7 pm: Torah Study. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar. #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
2 weeks ago
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🏳️‍🌈👏 Theatre lovers! Check out this Pride Month event! 👏🏳️‍🌈
🏳️‍🌈 Isn’t it Queer? Sondheim Unplugged 🏳️‍🌈
Sunday, June 29, 4 pm

Sondheim Unplugged at 54 Below in NYC will celebrate Pride month with a “Company” made up entirely of LGBTQ+ performers, and stream it live. Theater lovers will meet in the BCC sanctuary to watch the show live, on a video projection.

🎶 Watching Sondheim Unplugged at 54 Below in NYC celebrating Pride month.
⏰ Sunday, June 29 at 4 pm
📍 at Beth Chayim Chadashim synagogue
✍️ on the BCC website: bcc-la.org

RSVP at the Pride Menu at our link in bio!

#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
🏳️‍🌈👏 Theatre lovers! Check out this Pride Month event! 👏🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍🌈 Isn’t it Queer? Sondheim Unplugged 🏳️‍🌈 Sunday, June 29, 4 pm Sondheim Unplugged at 54 Below in NYC will celebrate Pride month with a “Company” made up entirely of LGBTQ+ performers, and stream it live. Theater lovers will meet in the BCC sanctuary to watch the show live, on a video projection. 🎶 Watching Sondheim Unplugged at 54 Below in NYC celebrating Pride month. ⏰ Sunday, June 29 at 4 pm 📍 at Beth Chayim Chadashim synagogue ✍️ on the BCC website: bcc-la.org RSVP at the Pride Menu at our link in bio! #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
2 weeks ago
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What can you look forward to at BCC this week?

🍕 Friday, June 20 at 6:30 pm: Pre-Shabbat Pizza Party. In person only. To RSVP, please see the BCC weekly email.

✡️ Friday, June 20 at 7:30 pm: PRIDE Shabbat Evening Service. In person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar.

🏳️‍🌈 Saturday, June 21 from 2 - 7 pm: BCC @ Santa Monica Pride. In person only. To RSVP to staff the booth, please see the BCC website.

🪷 Saturday, June 21 at 4 pm: Sound Bath and Havdalah. In person only. To RSVP, please see the BCC website.

📖 Tuesday, June 24 at 7 pm: Torah Study. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar.

🫂 Wednesday, June 25 at 7 pm: Life Transitions Group. On Zoom only. For more information, contact bcc@bcc-la.org

#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
What can you look forward to at BCC this week?

🍕 Friday, June 20 at 6:30 pm: Pre-Shabbat Pizza Party. In person only. To RSVP, please see the BCC weekly email.

✡️ Friday, June 20 at 7:30 pm: PRIDE Shabbat Evening Service. In person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar.

🏳️‍🌈 Saturday, June 21 from 2 - 7 pm: BCC @ Santa Monica Pride. In person only. To RSVP to staff the booth, please see the BCC website.

🪷 Saturday, June 21 at 4 pm: Sound Bath and Havdalah. In person only. To RSVP, please see the BCC website.

📖 Tuesday, June 24 at 7 pm: Torah Study. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar.

🫂 Wednesday, June 25 at 7 pm: Life Transitions Group. On Zoom only. For more information, contact bcc@bcc-la.org

#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
What can you look forward to at BCC this week? 🍕 Friday, June 20 at 6:30 pm: Pre-Shabbat Pizza Party. In person only. To RSVP, please see the BCC weekly email. ✡️ Friday, June 20 at 7:30 pm: PRIDE Shabbat Evening Service. In person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar. 🏳️‍🌈 Saturday, June 21 from 2 - 7 pm: BCC @ Santa Monica Pride. In person only. To RSVP to staff the booth, please see the BCC website. 🪷 Saturday, June 21 at 4 pm: Sound Bath and Havdalah. In person only. To RSVP, please see the BCC website. 📖 Tuesday, June 24 at 7 pm: Torah Study. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar. 🫂 Wednesday, June 25 at 7 pm: Life Transitions Group. On Zoom only. For more information, contact bcc@bcc-la.org #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
3 weeks ago
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Happy Juneteenth from all of us at BCC!

#Juneteenth #FreedomDay #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQIA #BlackJews #JewsOfColor #JOC #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
Happy Juneteenth from all of us at BCC! #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQIA #BlackJews #JewsOfColor #JOC #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
3 weeks ago
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🏳️‍🌈 Pride Shabbat 🏳️‍🌈
⏰ Friday, June 20 at 7:30 pm

Join Rabbi Jillian Cameron and song leader Max Winer as we welcome Shabbat together through soulful song, prayer, creative teachings, and communal connection. Interested in sponsoring an aspect of a Shabbat service to celebrate a simcha (joyful occasion) or honor a loved one? Check out the sponsorship form on the BCC website (under "Shabbat").

And join us before Shabbat at 6:30 pm for a Pizza Party (which will include gluten free options)! You can RSVP for the Pizza Party on the BCC weekly email or by reaching out to the office at bcc@bcc-la.org!

#Pride #Pride2025 #PrideMonth #PrideShabbat #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
🏳️‍🌈 Pride Shabbat 🏳️‍🌈 ⏰ Friday, June 20 at 7:30 pm Join Rabbi Jillian Cameron and song leader Max Winer as we welcome Shabbat together through soulful song, prayer, creative teachings, and communal connection. Interested in sponsoring an aspect of a Shabbat service to celebrate a simcha (joyful occasion) or honor a loved one? Check out the sponsorship form on the BCC website (under "Shabbat"). And join us before Shabbat at 6:30 pm for a Pizza Party (which will include gluten free options)! You can RSVP for the Pizza Party on the BCC weekly email or by reaching out to the office at bcc@bcc-la.org! #Pride #Pride2025 #PrideMonth #PrideShabbat #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
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