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Weekly News & Updates
May 21, 2026 - 5 Sivan 5786
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CLICK HERE for this week's Healing List.
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On Shavuot we read the Book of Ruth
But Ruth replied, “Do not urge me to leave you, to turn back and not follow you. For wherever you go, I will go; wherever you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. Thus and more may God do to me if anything but death parts me from you.”
Ruth 1:16-17
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TONIGHT - Shavuot: A Queer Kaleidoscope
Thurday, May 21, 6 pm
Join us on Zoom for a late night Shavuot study session with Queer shuls from across the United States! Curious about what the different sessions are? Read the full schedule here.
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Shabbat Shavuot Evening Service
Friday, May 22, 7:30 pm
Join Rabbi Jillian Cameron and BCC member Robin Berkovitz as we welcome Shabbat together through soulful song, prayer, creative teachings, and communal connection. This shabbat we will also be celebrating Shavuot with a special Torah reading by Dave Parkhurst! 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 for our monthly clothing swap, beginning at 6:45 pm!
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Torah Study
Tuesday, May 26, 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!
| | Office closures: Please note that the BCC office will be closed on Friday, May 22nd in observance of Shavuot and on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Please expect delays in communication at this time. | | |
BCC Books & Bagels
Sunday, May 31, 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.
The book for this month is The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak. In a best-selling novel, "Death" relates the story of Liesel--a young German girl whose book-stealing and story-telling talents help sustain her family and the Jewish man they are hiding, as well as their neighbors.
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BCC @ WeHo Pride
Sunday, June 7, 10:30 am
Join your BCC friends and family as we march in WeHo Pride representing our historic, sacred community! We're encouraging you to wear your BCC gear for this event (t-shirts, hats, etc.). Click here to RSVP!
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Lives Beyond Motion screening with director/writer Keith Glassman
Sunday, June 14, 3 pm
Join us for a screening of the film “Lives Beyond Motion” followed by a Q&A with director/writer Keith Glassman. “Lives Beyond Motion” is an inspirational film about dancers and their significance in our culture. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $10 to BCC members and $18 to non-members. Click here to register! And click here to watch the trailer!
| | 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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