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Weekly News & Updates
July 30, 2026 - 16 Av 5786
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CLICK HERE for this week's Healing List.
| | If you are experiencing or caring for someone experiencing health concerns, please be in contact with Rabbi Jillian Cameron. You can reach her by email at jillian@bcc-la.org. | | Upcoming Services & Events | | |
Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, July 31, 7:30 pm
Join Rabbi Emerita Lisa Edwards and Cantorialist Emerita Fran Chalin 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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Torah Study
Tuesday, August 4, 7 pm
Join BCC's Rabbi Emerita Lisa Edwards this 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, August 8, 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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Trans Havurah Hangout
Sunday, August 9, 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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One Value at a Time: A Class Exploring Jewish Values
Sunday, August 9, 4 pm
Each month we will explore a different Jewish value from their origins in our texts to practical application in our lives now. Let’s strengthen our knowledge of our values together! Led by Rabbi Jillian Cameron. Click here to RSVP!
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Shabbat Tikvah
Friday, August 14,
Starting at 6 pm
It's a first: Shabbat Tikvah! This service will bring together for the first time in worship members of Kol Ami and BCC. At the very core of the evening will be "Hope". The evening was inspired by several things: the challenge of antisemitism, the acclaimed book, Choosing Hope: The Heritage of Judaism by David Arnow, and the desire to further connections between Kol Ami and BCC.
Please circle Friday, August 14th on your calendars! The Service will feature Rabbi Jillian Cameron (BCC), Rabbi Lindy Reznick (Kol Ami), Rabbi Suzy Stone (of LA Voice), and Cantor Kerith Spencer-Shapiro, and will be at BCC at 6090 Pico Blvd. Services will start at 7:30 PM, and will be preceded with a meal at 6 PM. Don't miss this special evening!
Click here to RSVP for the pizza party (or meal)!
Click here if you plan to attend on Zoom!
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Elul Classes
Tuesday, August 18 & 25, September 1 & 8 at 7 pm
Join a cadre of teachers in this weekly class on Zoom as we prepare ourselves for the High Holy Days!
- August 18 - Rabbi Jillian Cameron
- August 25 - Cantorial Soloist Raymond Zachary
- September 1 - Rabbi Emerita Lisa Edwards
- September 8 - Cantorial Soloist Raymond Zachary
Please note: the Elul Classes take place during the weekly Torah Study time slot. Torah Study will not be taking place during the month of Elul. Click here to register for Zoom!
| | Keep an eye on this spot for upcoming BCC events in your neighborhood! Want to learn more about the Neighborhood Project? Contact the BCC office at bcc@bcc-la.org. | | |
B(ee)CC Honey!
Jonathan Falk and George Garcia have a harvest of organic, backyard honey this year to sell, just in time for Rosh Hashanah, benefiting BCC. The cost is $12 for a 16 fl oz jar (approx 23 oz by weight), with profits going to BCC, until we run out. Please see Jonathan at services Friday July 31 or August 7, or email him at jonfalk@aol.com. Cash, check, Zelle, and Venmo are accepted.
| | 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. The banner brigade will not be meeting this week.
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ACTION: 📮 Postcard writing. | BCC Social Action Committee has postcards to help get the vote out in critical states. Please help support this cause by picking up some postcards at BCC and filling them out. BCC will provide the postage. Please reach out to Lana Soroko or Carol Saragossi through the BCC office for more information. You can reach the BCC office by email at bcc@bcc-la.org or by phone at (213) 290-6139.
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ACTION: ✡️ High Holy Days. | We will be collecting dog and cat food, diapers, and menstrual care products on Kol Nidrei and Yom Kippur. Please bring these items to Kol Nidrei and Yom Kippur services.
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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