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Weekly News & Updates
October 9, 2025 - 17 Tishrei 5785
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CLICK HERE for this week's Healing List.
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Thus I realized that the only worthwhile thing there is for them is to enjoy themselves and do what is good in their lifetime
Ecclesiastes 3:12
We read the scroll of Ecclesiastes during the holiday of Sukkot.
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Pizza in the Hut
Friday, October 10, 6 pm
Join your BCC friends and family for a pre-Shabbat pizza party in BCC's beautiful Sukkah! There will be pizza! There will be gluten-free options! There will be salad! Don't miss out on this opportunity to dine in the Sukkah with your community!
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Shabbat Sukkot Evening Service
Friday, October 10, 7:30 pm
Join Rabbi Jillian Cameron and song leader Myles Cohen as we welcome Shabbat together through soulful song, prayer, creative teachings, and communal connection. 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.
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Shabbat Morning Minyan
Saturday, October 11, 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.
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Movie Night in the Sukkah
Saturday, October 11, 6 pm
We’re going to continue enjoying the BCC Sukkah with a movie night and popcorn! We’ll be watching The Last Repair Shop. Don’t wait to sign up! There’s limited space in the Sukkah so if you want to be there, be sure your name is on that list. Looking forward to a starry night and popcorn?
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Lunch & Learn + Games in the Sukkah
Sunday, October 12, 12 pm
Join us for a community prepared lunch in the BCC in the Sukkah with a little learning followed by board games and more together afterwards! Do you want to come early and help prepare lunch? Be in touch with Nicolasa Nevarez.
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Trans Havurah Hangout
Sunday, October 12, 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!
| | Office closures: Please note that the BCC office will be closed on Tuesday, October 14th in observance of Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah. Please expect delays in communication at this time. | | |
United in Memory: L.A. Remembers October 7th
Thursday, October 16, 7 pm
Join the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles on October 16, 2025, at the Saban Theatre for United in Memory: LA Remembers October 7th — Los Angeles’ gathering to honor the memories of the victims, support survivors, and stand in solidarity with the hostages. Tickets are free, but registration is required. Click here to RSVP!
| | 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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