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Weekly News & Updates
December 18, 2025 - 28 Kislev 5786
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CLICK HERE for this week's Healing List.
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Pharaoh further said to Joseph, “See, I put you in charge of all the land of Egypt.”
Genesis 41:41
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Hanukkah Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, December 19
Pizza party: 6:30 pm
Menorah lighting: 7 pm
Shabbat service: 7:30 pm
Join Rabbi Jillian Cameron and Cantorialist Emerita Fran Chalin as we welcome a Shabbat and Hanukkah together! Bring your favorite menorah/hanukiah and we will light them all together before services begin at 7:00 PM! Celebrating a simcha (joyful occasion) like a birthday or anniversary? Honor your loved ones and friends by sponsoring the oneg (post-service snacks) other aspects of the Shabbat service! Click here to sponsor. And join us before Shabbat at 6:30 pm for a pizza party! Click here to RSVP!
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Hanukkah in Santa Monica
Saturday, December 20, 5 pm
This year, the city of Santa Monica invited BCC to light the menorah on the Third Street Promenade for the 7th night of Hanukkah! Join Rabbi Jillian Cameron, Cantorial Soloist Raymond Zachary as we celebrate this honor and add our special BCC light to Hanukkah in Santa Monica.
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Torah Study
Tuesday, December 23, 7 pm
Join BCC's Rabbi Jillian Cameron every Tuesday from 7 pm - 8:30 pm on Zoom to explore the week's Torah portion through thoughtful discussion and conversation. All are welcome; friends, familiar faces, and new ones. No prior experience needed!
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Chinese Christmas Eve Dinner
Wednesday, December 24, 6 pm
Members and friends of BCC and Kol Ami are invited to Chinese Christmas Eve dinner at 6 pm on Wednesday, December 24th in a private banquet room at Fu's Palace, 8751 W. Pico Blvd. All inclusive 4 course meal (with tea) is $34, including tax and tip. Please bring cash to pay at the restaurant. There is a bar at the restaurant if you want to buy a drink. Please RSVP to Maggie at the BCC office.
| | Upcoming office closures: Please note that the BCC office will be closed on Thursday, December 25th. Please expect delays in communication during this time. | | |
BCC Monthly Clothing Swap
Friday, December 26
Join us before Shabbat for a clothing swap! A clothing swap provides an opportunity create a safe, affirming space for trans folks (and everyone!) to explore Shabbat-ready styles. Please bring gently used clean clothes in all sizes, as well as unopened/unused hair and makeup products. No sign up is necessary; we look forward to seeing you there! Learn more about clothing swaps and their significance here.
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BCC Books & Bagels
Sunday, December 28, 10 am
Join fellow BCC book lovers for our monthly book group meeting on Zoom to discuss Jewish fiction or non-fiction book selections, sometimes with LGBT content. Space is limited. Please contact Larry Nathenson for the Zoom link at larrynath@aol.com.
December's book is Hotel Cuba, by Aaron Hamburger. This is a novel about Jewish immigrants who go to Cuba in the 1920s when they are unable to reach New York.
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One Value at a Time Class
Sunday, January 4, 4 pm
During the High Holy Days, Rabbi Jillian spoke about using our moral voices and living our values in real ways every day. Watch the sermon here.
Each month we will explore a different Jewish value from their origins in our texts to practical application in our lives now. Let’s strengthen our knowledge of our values together! In person at BCC, the first Sunday of each month. Led by Rabbi Jillian Cameron. Click here to RSVP!
| | Upcoming office closures: Please note that the BCC office will be closed on Thursday, January 1st. Please expect delays in communication during this time. | | Volunteering Opportunities | | We are always seeking volunteers to help with BCC's programming! Click the button below to see this month's list of volunteer roles and sign up. Have something else in mind? Reach out to the BCC office at bcc@bcc-la.org to share your volunteering idea. | | Do you need a ride to BCC on a Friday night or other events? Or, can you offer someone a ride? We'll try to connect people in need of a ride with people who can offer one. Click here to offer or request a ride. Email the office for questions at bcc@bcc-la.org. | | The BCC Jewish Library project is a new initiative to help Los Angeles Jewish community members rebuild their Jewish libraries in the wake of the January 2025 wildfires. To learn more about the initiative and how you can take part, click here. | | |
Social Action: Rapid Response Networks
If you see ICE Activity anywhere you go, you can report it to the Rapid Response hotlines in your area.
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Los Angeles Raids Rapid Response Network (LARRN) 📞 888-624-4752 | Covers: Los Angeles County
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Immigrant Defenders Law Center 📞 213-833-8283 | Covers: Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, and Imperial counties | Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4 PM
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CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights) 📞 213-353-1333 | Covers: Los Angeles County
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Boyle Heights Immigrant Rights Network 📞 323-922-5644 | Covers: Boyle Heights
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Koreatown Rapid Response Network 📞 323-894-1504 | Covers: Koreatown
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ORALE (Long Beach Community Defense Network) 📞 562-269-1083 | Covers: Long Beach
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Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice 📞 909-361-4588 | Covers: San Bernardino and Riverside counties
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Orange County Rapid Response Network 📞 714-881-1558 | Covers: Orange County
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805 Immigrant Rapid Response Network 📞 805-870-8855 | Covers: Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties
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San Diego Rapid Response Network 📞 619-536-0823 | Covers: San Diego County
Social Action: More Resources
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Chop Wood, Carry Water - Jessica Craven. A weekly bulletin filled with IMPORTANT and UPLIFTING information.
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Bend the Arc - Bend the Arc is building a multiracial, multiethnic, intergenerational movement of Jews and allies all across the country who are rising up to build an American future free from white supremacy, antisemitism, and racism. In Washington, D.C. and cities across the country.
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Indivisible - A grassroots movement of thousands of local Indivisible groups with a mission to elect progressive leaders, rebuild our democracy, and defeat the current agenda.
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Seeking announcement-makers!
Do you care about all the many things happening at BCC each week? Want to share them with the community? We are looking for BCC members who would like to make post-service announcements on Friday night. A template and guidelines will be provided. If you’re interested, please reach out to Maggie at bcc@bcc-la.org. We are also always seeking greeters for Shabbat! If you are interested in volunteering for this task, please reach out to Maggie at bcc@bcc-la.org.
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Did You Know...
You can watch past and current BCC services on the BCC website! When you go to the BCC homepage, click "Livestream" in the menu in the upper right corner. On that page, you can watch the current service being livestreamed. If you scroll to the bottom of the page, you can click the link that says "Watch past services here" to see older services. Click here to visit the Livestream page!
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Support Beth Chayim Chadashim
The World's First LGBTQIA+ Synagogue
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At BCC, we are dedicated to growing and sustaining our synagogue family - virtually and in person. We are grateful to so many of you who share your time, wisdom and resources with our community.
Your continued support and generosity are critical. It allows us to ensure the breadth and depth of all we offer throughout the year, maintain our physical space, sustain our human resources and guarantee our place as a safe, progressive and vibrant LGBTQIA+ Jewish space in the Los Angeles community now and for generations to come. Thank you for your care and commitment to our beloved community.
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