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Founded in 1972 as the world’s first synagogue by and for gay and lesbian Jews, BCC is a thriving, progressive, and welcoming Reform Jewish space for the LGBTQIA+ community, our friends, and our families. We invite you into our Beth Chayim Chadashim, House of New Life, to explore Judaism and all that we are through tradition, innovation, and our shared values.

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Pre-Shabbat Civil Rights Trip Slide Show
Friday, August 8, 6:15 pm

Join us before Shabbat services on the 8th in the BCC library for a slide show of pictures and anecdotes from BCC's Civil Rights trip! There will be snacks!

#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
Pre-Shabbat Civil Rights Trip Slide Show Friday, August 8, 6:15 pm Join us before Shabbat services on the 8th in the BCC library for a slide show of pictures and anecdotes from BCC's Civil Rights trip! There will be snacks! #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
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Kosher QueerFest
Sunday, August 10, 6 pm

This Pride season Kosher QueerFest! will bring the Queer, Jewish and surrounding communities together for a day of celebration and fun at Pico Union Project in the heart of Los Angeles. Kosher QueerFest! is the debut festival collaboration of Rainbow Shabbat and Mostly Kosher which will feature Jewish Queer musicians, comedians, clergy and more! Get your tickets at @kosherqueerfest !

BCC will be there! Interested in volunteering? Contact the BCC office at bcc@bcc-la.org.

#KosherQueerFest #KosherQueerFest2025 #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
Kosher QueerFest Sunday, August 10, 6 pm This Pride season Kosher QueerFest! will bring the Queer, Jewish and surrounding communities together for a day of celebration and fun at Pico Union Project in the heart of Los Angeles. Kosher QueerFest! is the debut festival collaboration of Rainbow Shabbat and Mostly Kosher which will feature Jewish Queer musicians, comedians, clergy and more! Get your tickets at @kosherqueerfest ! BCC will be there! Interested in volunteering? Contact the BCC office at bcc@bcc-la.org. #KosherQueerFest #KosherQueerFest2025 #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
23 hours ago
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Tonight Tisha B'Av, a Jewish communal day of mourning, begins at sunset.

Join us tonight at 6:30 pm at Beth Chayim Cahdashim for Tisha B’Av as we creatively commemorate communal loss and stoke the eternal flames of hope. Registration for this event is not required; we look forward to seeing you there.

Learn more about Tisha B'Av at myjewishlearning.com/article/tisha-bav-101/

#TishaBAv #9thOfAv #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
Tonight Tisha B'Av, a Jewish communal day of mourning, begins at sunset. Join us tonight at 6:30 pm at Beth Chayim Cahdashim for Tisha B’Av as we creatively commemorate communal loss and stoke the eternal flames of hope. Registration for this event is not required; we look forward to seeing you there. Learn more about Tisha B'Av at myjewishlearning.com/article/tisha-bav-101/ #TishaBAv #9thOfAv #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
5 days ago
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TOMORROW EVENING
Tisha B'Av
Saturday, August 2, 6:30 pm
At Beth Chayim Chadashim

Join us for Tisha B’Av as we creatively commemorate communal loss and stoke the eternal flames of hope.

Registration for this event is not required. We look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions, please reach out to the BCC office at bcc@bcc-la.org.

#TishaBAv #9thOfAv #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #JewishHoliday
TOMORROW EVENING Tisha B'Av Saturday, August 2, 6:30 pm At Beth Chayim Chadashim Join us for Tisha B’Av as we creatively commemorate communal loss and stoke the eternal flames of hope. Registration for this event is not required. We look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions, please reach out to the BCC office at bcc@bcc-la.org. #TishaBAv #9thOfAv #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #JewishHoliday
6 days ago
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Join Rabbi Jillian Cameron and Cantor Rebekah Mirsky tonight at 7:30 pm to bring in Shabbat through soulful song, prayer, creative teachings and communal connection.

You can join us here on Facebook Live, the BCC website, or on Zoom. To register for the Zoom, please click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYoduuvpj0pGtKmDkXRJwIl4tpjOv5ojBDI
Join Rabbi Jillian Cameron and Cantor Rebekah Mirsky tonight at 7:30 pm to bring in Shabbat through soulful song, prayer, creative teachings and communal connection. You can join us here on Facebook Live, the BCC website, or on Zoom. To register for the Zoom, please click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYoduuvpj0pGtKmDkXRJwIl4tpjOv5ojBDI
6 days ago
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5/12
Tisha B'Av
Saturday, August 2, 6:30 pm
At Beth Chayim Chadashim

Join us for Tisha B’Av as we creatively commemorate communal loss and stoke the eternal flames of hope.

Registration for this event is not required. We look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions, please reach out to the BCC office at bcc@bcc-la.org.

#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #TishaBAv #9thOfAv #JewishHoliday #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
Tisha B'Av Saturday, August 2, 6:30 pm At Beth Chayim Chadashim Join us for Tisha B’Av as we creatively commemorate communal loss and stoke the eternal flames of hope. Registration for this event is not required. We look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions, please reach out to the BCC office at bcc@bcc-la.org. #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #TishaBAv #9thOfAv #JewishHoliday #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
7 days ago
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6/12
What can you look forward to at BCC this week?

🥢 Friday, August 1 at 6 pm: Pre-Shabbat Dinner at Twin Dragon Restaurant. To RSVP, please see the BCC calendar.

✡️ Friday, August 1 at 7:30 pm: Shabbat Evening Service. In person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar.

🕍 Saturday, August 2 at 6:30 pm: Tisha B'Av. In person only. No RSVP required.

📖 Tuesday, August 5 at 7 pm: Torah Study. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar.

#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
What can you look forward to at BCC this week? 🥢 Friday, August 1 at 6 pm: Pre-Shabbat Dinner at Twin Dragon Restaurant. To RSVP, please see the BCC calendar. ✡️ Friday, August 1 at 7:30 pm: Shabbat Evening Service. In person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar. 🕍 Saturday, August 2 at 6:30 pm: Tisha B'Av. In person only. No RSVP required. 📖 Tuesday, August 5 at 7 pm: Torah Study. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar. #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
7 days ago
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7/12
THIS FRIDAY at 6 pm: Join your BCC friends and family for fun, camaraderie, and fabulous food! This pre-Shabbat dinner will take place at Twin Dragon which is only a short distance from BCC.

RSVP on the BCC calendar!

#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
THIS FRIDAY at 6 pm: Join your BCC friends and family for fun, camaraderie, and fabulous food! This pre-Shabbat dinner will take place at Twin Dragon which is only a short distance from BCC. RSVP on the BCC calendar! #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
1 week ago
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8/12
Tisha B'Av
Saturday, August 2, 6:30 pm

Join us for Tisha B’Av as we creatively commemorate communal loss and stoke the eternal flames of hope.

Registration for this event is not required. We look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions, please contact the BCC office at bcc@bcc-la.org.

#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #TishaBAv #9thOfAv #JewishHoliday #JewishGrief #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
Tisha B'Av Saturday, August 2, 6:30 pm Join us for Tisha B’Av as we creatively commemorate communal loss and stoke the eternal flames of hope. Registration for this event is not required. We look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions, please contact the BCC office at bcc@bcc-la.org. #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #TishaBAv #9thOfAv #JewishHoliday #JewishGrief #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
1 week ago
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9/12
THIS FRIDAY at 6 pm: Join your BCC friends and family for fun, camaraderie, and fabulous food! This pre-Shabbat dinner will take place at Twin Dragon which is only a short distance from BCC.

RSVP on the BCC calendar!

#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
THIS FRIDAY at 6 pm: Join your BCC friends and family for fun, camaraderie, and fabulous food! This pre-Shabbat dinner will take place at Twin Dragon which is only a short distance from BCC. RSVP on the BCC calendar! #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
1 week ago
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10/12
Join Rabbi Jillian Cameron and Cantor Rebekah Mirsky tonight at 7:30 pm to bring in Shabbat through soulful song, prayer, creative teachings and communal connection.

You can join us on the BCC website, or on Zoom. To register for the Zoom, please click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYoduuvpj0pGtKmDkXRJwIl4tpjOv5ojBDI

*Reminder: We're experiencing technical difficulties with our Facebook Live. Tonight's service will NOT be streamed on Facebook. If you'd like to join remotely, you can do so on Zoom using the above link or on the BCC website on the Livestream tab.*
Join Rabbi Jillian Cameron and Cantor Rebekah Mirsky tonight at 7:30 pm to bring in Shabbat through soulful song, prayer, creative teachings and communal connection. You can join us on the BCC website, or on Zoom. To register for the Zoom, please click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYoduuvpj0pGtKmDkXRJwIl4tpjOv5ojBDI *Reminder: We're experiencing technical difficulties with our Facebook Live. Tonight's service will NOT be streamed on Facebook. If you'd like to join remotely, you can do so on Zoom using the above link or on the BCC website on the Livestream tab.*
2 weeks ago
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11/12
What can you look forward to at BCC this week?

✡️ Friday, July 25 at 7:30 pm: Shabbat Evening Service. In person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar.

📚 Sunday, July 27 at 10 am: BCC Books & Bagels Group. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, contact Larry Nathenson at larrynath@aol.com

⛱️ Sunday, July 27 at 1:30 pm: Men of Kol Ami Pool Party. In person only. Tickets $39 in advance or $45 at the door. To register, please see the BCC calendar.

📖 Tuesday, July 29 at 7 pm: Torah Study. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar.

#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
What can you look forward to at BCC this week? ✡️ Friday, July 25 at 7:30 pm: Shabbat Evening Service. In person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar. 📚 Sunday, July 27 at 10 am: BCC Books & Bagels Group. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, contact Larry Nathenson at larrynath@aol.com ⛱️ Sunday, July 27 at 1:30 pm: Men of Kol Ami Pool Party. In person only. Tickets $39 in advance or $45 at the door. To register, please see the BCC calendar. 📖 Tuesday, July 29 at 7 pm: Torah Study. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar. #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
2 weeks ago
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