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Weekly News & Updates
June 11, 2026 - 26 Sivan 5786
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CLICK HERE for this week's Healing List.
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Caleb hushed the people before Moses and said, “Let us by all means go up, and we shall gain possession of it, for we shall surely overcome it.”
Numbers 13:30
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Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, June 12, 7:30 pm
Join Rabbi Jillian Cameron and Cantorial Soloist Miranda Mower 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. And join us before Shabbat at 6 pm for dinner at Continental Kitchen! For directions and to RSVP, click here!
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Miranda Mower is a Jewish cantorial soloist, experiential educator, and jazz vocalist. Miranda lives in Fullerton, CA with her sweet tabby cat, Macie. She serves as a cantorial soloist for Temple Beth Tikvah in Fullerton and Temple Beth Ohr in La Mirada where she uses the magic of music to make prayer more meaningful. She most recently started working as the Event Coordinator for Congregation B’nai Israel in Tustin. Join us this Shabbat to welcome Miranda to our BCC bimah!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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POSTPONED: Lives Beyond Motion film screening with director/writer Keith Glassman
Sunday, June 14, 3 pm
This event has been postponed. If you have any questions, please contact the BCC office at bcc@bcc-la.org.
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Torah Study
Tuesday, June 16, 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 closure: Please note that the BCC office will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. Shabbat services will take place that evening as usual. | | |
Pre-Shabbat Pizza Party
Friday, June 19, 6:30 pm
Join your BCC friends and family for our monthly, pre-Shabbat pizza party! There will be gluten free options! There will be baked ziti! Click here to RSVP!
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Pride Shabbat
Friday, June 19, 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 will be a special, Pride Shabbat service. 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. Click here to register for Zoom!
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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.
- No banner brigade this weekend. HOWEVER, find a protest to celebrate our wonderful President’s birthday Sunday, June 14th. Even if you don’t go anywhere, put a birthday wish for all to see on your front lawn. Be creative!! 😤🤬🤣😩
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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