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Weekly News & Updates
April 24, 2025 - 26 Nisan 5785
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Moses and Aaron then went inside the Tent of Meeting. When they came out, they blessed the people; and the Presence of God appeared to all the people. Fire came forth from before God and consumed the burnt offering and the fat parts on the altar. And all the people saw, and shouted, and fell on their faces.
Leviticus 9:23-24
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Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, April 25, 7:30 pm
Join Rabbi Jillian Cameron, Rabbinic Intern Ian Perry, and song-leader Myles Cohen 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? Click here to sponsor. And join us before Shabbat a 6:30 pm for a pre-Shabbat pizza party! Click here to RSVP!
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BCC Books & Bagels
Sunday, April 27, 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. This month's book is: Long Island Compromise, by Taffy Brodesser-Akner. A novel about the kidnapping of a wealthy Jewish businessman and his family's efforts to deal with the trauma even after he is returned to them.
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(Re)defining Zionism: An Evening of Art, Music, and Community at Hillel at UCLA
Sunday, April 27, 7:30 pm
Join us for a moving and thought-provoking evening as Temple Beth Am hosts a private showing of (Re)Defining Zionism: Portraits and Perspectives from a Post-October 7 Israel: a powerful photo exhibit by artist Shlomit Levy Bard. Enjoy heavy appetizers, an open bar, and a live musical performance as we gather to explore the diverse personal stories and faces that make up modern Israeli identity. The $18 ticket prices will go toward the catering for the event, but any further donations will go the artist.
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Civil Rights Trail Tour
The Civil Rights Trail Tour is taking place May 24 - May 31. Join Rabbi Jillian Cameron and your friends at Beth Chayim Chadashim, along with Congregation Sha'ar Zahav and the World Congress of LGBTQ+ Jews, as we follow in the footsteps of civil rights pioneers and mark important milestones in LGBTQ+ Jewish history.
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Shabbat Morning Minyan
Saturday, May 10, 10 am
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. Click here to register!
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Trans Havurah Hangout
Sunday, May 11, 12 pm
Na'avor (let's cross), BCC's trans Havurah, invites you to join our monthly Zoom hangout. We welcome people who are trans, nonbinary, genderqueer, GNC, intersex, and allies. Join us to catch up and schmooze! Contact transhavurah@bcc-la.org if you need more information! Click here to register!
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Voices from the Shadows: LGBTQ Experiences During the Nazi Era
Wednesday, May 14, 7 pm
Eric Marcus, founder and host of the award-winning Making Gay History podcast provides an introduction to MGH’s current 12-episode series on the experiences of LGBTQ people during the rise of the Nazi regime, World War II, and the Holocaust. Drawing on extensive research conducted for this first-of-its-kind audio documentary, Eric will share clips from archival interviews that bring this painful, often hidden history to life through the voices of the people who lived it. Click here to register!
| | 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. | | |
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.
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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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