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Weekly News & Updates
June 4, 2026 - 19 Sivan 5786
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CLICK HERE for this week's Healing List.
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And whenever the cloud lifted from the Tent, the Israelites would set out accordingly; and at the spot where the cloud settled, there the Israelites would make camp.
Numbers 9:17
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Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, June 5, 7:30 pm
Join Rabbi Jillian Cameron 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. Join us after services as we make signs together for Pride!
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BCC @ WeHo Pride
Sunday, June 7,
Interfaith Pride Service: 10:15 am
Meeting for marching: 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.). The Interfaith Pride Service will also be taking place before the parade at 10:15 am at the corner of LaCienega and Santa Monica Boulevards!
Our number in the parade is 48 and our meeting location is on north Crescent Heights between Santa Monica and Fountain.
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Torah Study
Tuesday, June 9, 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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Shabbat Morning Minyan
Saturday, June 13, 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 for Zoom!
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BCC @ SaMo Pride
Saturday, June 13, 11 am
Represent BCC in the Santa Monica community at our booth on the SaMo Pride on the Promenade! Not looking to volunteer? that's fine! Just stop by to say hi and grab some freebies! Click here to represent BCC at the booth!
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Trans Havurah Hangout
Sunday, June 14, 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 for Zoom!
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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! RSVP by June 10th!
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Pride Reflection
Saturday, June 27, 4 pm
After a joyful, spirited, meaningful, fun month of Pride; join us to reflect on this special season. We will get to know each other, be led in a sound bath, and end the evening with havdalah. Bring your yoga mat and/or a blanket (and a pillow, if you really want to get cozy) as we bid adieu to Pride month and Shabbat and focus on what we want to bring with us into the rest of the year. Light refreshments will be served. The popular BCC clothing swap will also be open for our afternoon together. This is a free event. Click here to RSVP!
| | 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. | | |
Social Action: Actions and Demonstrations
Our banner brigade is now going on a bi-weekly schedule. Please see below for details about the upcoming activity.
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ACTION: Banner Brigade at the Arlington Overpass |📍Arlington overpass on the 10. | ⏰ Friday, June 5 at 4:30 PM | ✍️ Contact Carol Saragossi for more information.
Social Action: Rapid Response Networks and More Resources
If you see ICE Activity anywhere you go, you can report it to the Rapid Response hotlines in your area. A full list of these is available on the BCC website. Click here to see the list. More social action resources and newsletters are also available on the BCC website. Click here to see the list.
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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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