Volume 47, No. 3
January/February 2019
Tevet/Shevat/Adar 5779
BCC’s updated Calendar of Events
Rabbi’s Column: They Intended Harm, but God and We Turned it into Good
Rabbi Lisa Edwards shares her thoughts on the last portion of Genesis and the protesters who darkened our door on December 21. Read the Rabbi’s column here
Meet our new Executive Director, Rabbi Jonathan Klein
We are pleased to introduce BCC’s new Executive Director, Rabbi Jonathan Klein, who started with BCC on December 17. Click here to read his first G’vanim column
President’s Column: Rabbinic Search Update, and new Anti-Harassment Policy
Our President Richard Lesse updates us on the various upcoming steps in our rabbinic search process, and we also introduce a new anti-harassment policy for BCC. Click here to read
Cantor’s Column: Hope is on my Mind
Cantor Juval Porat offers some thoughts and a new video regarding hope for the New Year and the settings (places, music, spirituality) where it can be found. Also, read about our new “Coffee Corner” at BCC. Hope is here
Jewish Learning at BCC
Rabbi Dr. Rachel Adler returns to BCC to offer a course on Post-Holocaust Theology. Also, read about another upcoming bat mitzvah and our monthly book group. Read
Social Justice Corner
Our Social Justice Corner highlights our Tzedakah Council donations to combat the crisis of homelessness. Also, some photos from recent social justice events, our Life Transitions Group, and some “mazel tovs.” Click here to read
Cultural Enrichment at BCC
Our film series continues into the New Year. Also enjoy reviews of the Cantors Concert and Theatre Dybbuk performance at BCC in December. Read here