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🏳️‍⚧️ Shavua tov! Join us TOMORROW for Transgender Day of Remembrance with JQ International; ALL ARE WELCOME 🏳️‍⚧️
Sunday, November 17 at 6 pm
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Join your BCC and JQ International friends as we observe the Transgender Day of Remembrance where we will gather in community to hold space for healing, reflection, and solidarity. After trans centered activities and light refreshments, we will have a havdalah vigil commemorating the lives lost due to transphobia, ⚠️ UPDATE:  featuring special guest speaker Joey Soloway, the creator of Transparent. Learn more about Joey at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Soloway
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RSVP jqinternational.org/events/tdor2024/
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@jqinternational 
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#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance #TDoR #TransDayOfRemembrance #JoeySoloway #Transparent #TransparentShow #JewishLA #LosAngeles #TransJews #NonbinaryJews #QueerJews #GNCJew
🏳️‍⚧️ Shavua tov! Join us TOMORROW for Transgender Day of Remembrance with JQ International; ALL ARE WELCOME 🏳️‍⚧️ Sunday, November 17 at 6 pm . Join your BCC and JQ International friends as we observe the Transgender Day of Remembrance where we will gather in community to hold space for healing, reflection, and solidarity. After trans centered activities and light refreshments, we will have a havdalah vigil commemorating the lives lost due to transphobia, ⚠️ UPDATE: featuring special guest speaker Joey Soloway, the creator of Transparent. Learn more about Joey at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Soloway . RSVP jqinternational.org/events/tdor2024/ . . . @jqinternational . #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance #TDoR #TransDayOfRemembrance #JoeySoloway #Transparent #TransparentShow #JewishLA #LosAngeles #TransJews #NonbinaryJews #QueerJews #GNCJew
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🏳️‍⚧️ THIS SUNDAY; ALL ARE WELCOME: Transgender Day of Remembrance 🏳️‍⚧️
Sunday, November 17 at 6 pm
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Join your BCC and JQ International friends as we observe the Transgender Day of Remembrance where we will gather in community to hold space for healing, reflection, and solidarity. After trans centered activities and light refreshments, we will have a havdalah vigil commemorating the lives lost due to transphobia, ⚠️ UPDATE:  featuring special guest speaker Joey Soloway, the Emmy-award winning creator of Transparent. 
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RSVP at jqinternational.org/events/tdor2024/
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@jqinternational #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #JQInternational #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance #TDoR #TransDayOfRemembrance #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #TransJews #NonbinaryJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #JoeySoloway
🏳️‍⚧️ THIS SUNDAY; ALL ARE WELCOME: Transgender Day of Remembrance 🏳️‍⚧️ Sunday, November 17 at 6 pm . Join your BCC and JQ International friends as we observe the Transgender Day of Remembrance where we will gather in community to hold space for healing, reflection, and solidarity. After trans centered activities and light refreshments, we will have a havdalah vigil commemorating the lives lost due to transphobia, ⚠️ UPDATE: featuring special guest speaker Joey Soloway, the Emmy-award winning creator of Transparent. . RSVP at jqinternational.org/events/tdor2024/ . . . @jqinternational #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #JQInternational #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance #TDoR #TransDayOfRemembrance #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #TransJews #NonbinaryJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #JoeySoloway
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2/12
Join us for the second session of Cantillation Class with Dave Parkhurst this Sunday at 4 pm!
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Sundays, November 17 & 24 at 4 pm
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Do you want to learn how to chant Torah or brush up on your skills? Join BCC member Dave Parkhurst at BCC on three Sundays in November to learn the ins and outs of Torah trope! Join us for the second session this Sunday!
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RSVP at bit.ly/BCCcantillation
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#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #TorahTrop #TorahTrope #Cantillation #Trope #Trop
Join us for the second session of Cantillation Class with Dave Parkhurst this Sunday at 4 pm! . Sundays, November 17 & 24 at 4 pm . Do you want to learn how to chant Torah or brush up on your skills? Join BCC member Dave Parkhurst at BCC on three Sundays in November to learn the ins and outs of Torah trope! Join us for the second session this Sunday! . RSVP at bit.ly/BCCcantillation . . . #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #TorahTrop #TorahTrope #Cantillation #Trope #Trop
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The Klezmatics & Mostly Kosher
Thursday, December 12 at 6 pm, 8 pm
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Join your friends from BCC to enjoy an evening of musical fun and get into the Hanukah spirit at the Carpenter Center, on the Cal State Long Beach campus. We will meet for dinner at a restaurant TBD at 6 pm. A double-bill treat with the bands Klezmatics and Mostly Kosher! A night of joyous song and superb musicianship!
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Register at bethchayimchadashim.shulcloud.com/form/KlezmaticsAndMostlyKosher
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#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #JewishLB #LosAngeles #LongBeach #TheKlezmatics #MostlyKosher
The Klezmatics & Mostly Kosher Thursday, December 12 at 6 pm, 8 pm . Join your friends from BCC to enjoy an evening of musical fun and get into the Hanukah spirit at the Carpenter Center, on the Cal State Long Beach campus. We will meet for dinner at a restaurant TBD at 6 pm. A double-bill treat with the bands Klezmatics and Mostly Kosher! A night of joyous song and superb musicianship! . Register at bethchayimchadashim.shulcloud.com/form/KlezmaticsAndMostlyKosher . . . #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #JewishLB #LosAngeles #LongBeach #TheKlezmatics #MostlyKosher
5 days ago
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What can you look forward to at BCC this week? 
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🍕 Friday, November 15 at 6:30 pm: Pre-Shabbat Pizza Party. In person only. To RSVP, please see your BCC weekly email.
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✡️ Friday, November 15 at 7:30 pm: Shabbat Evening Service. In person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar.
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🎵 Sunday, November 17 at 4 pm: Cantillation Class with Dave Parkhurst. In person only. To RSVP, please see the BCC calendar.
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🏳️‍⚧️ Sunday, November 17 at 6 pm: Transgender Day of Remembrance with JQ International. In person only. To RSVP, please see the BCC calendar.
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📖 Tuesday, November 19 at 7 pm: Torah Study. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar.
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📝 Wednesday, November 20 at 12 pm: BCC and Kol Ami - Lunch & Learn. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar.
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#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #LunchAndLearn #TorahStudy #TorahCantillation #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance #TDoR
What can you look forward to at BCC this week? 
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🍕 Friday, November 15 at 6:30 pm: Pre-Shabbat Pizza Party. In person only. To RSVP, please see your BCC weekly email.
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✡️ Friday, November 15 at 7:30 pm: Shabbat Evening Service. In person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar.
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🎵 Sunday, November 17 at 4 pm: Cantillation Class with Dave Parkhurst. In person only. To RSVP, please see the BCC calendar.
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🏳️‍⚧️ Sunday, November 17 at 6 pm: Transgender Day of Remembrance with JQ International. In person only. To RSVP, please see the BCC calendar.
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📖 Tuesday, November 19 at 7 pm: Torah Study. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar.
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📝 Wednesday, November 20 at 12 pm: BCC and Kol Ami - Lunch & Learn. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar.
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#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #LunchAndLearn #TorahStudy #TorahCantillation #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance #TDoR
What can you look forward to at BCC this week? . 🍕 Friday, November 15 at 6:30 pm: Pre-Shabbat Pizza Party. In person only. To RSVP, please see your BCC weekly email. . ✡️ Friday, November 15 at 7:30 pm: Shabbat Evening Service. In person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar. . 🎵 Sunday, November 17 at 4 pm: Cantillation Class with Dave Parkhurst. In person only. To RSVP, please see the BCC calendar. . 🏳️‍⚧️ Sunday, November 17 at 6 pm: Transgender Day of Remembrance with JQ International. In person only. To RSVP, please see the BCC calendar. . 📖 Tuesday, November 19 at 7 pm: Torah Study. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar. . 📝 Wednesday, November 20 at 12 pm: BCC and Kol Ami - Lunch & Learn. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar. . . . #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #LunchAndLearn #TorahStudy #TorahCantillation #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance #TDoR
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🏳️‍⚧️ THIS SUNDAY: Transgender Day of Remembrance 🏳️‍⚧️
Sunday, November 17 at 6 pm
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Join your BCC and JQ International friends as we observe the Transgender Day of Remembrance where we will gather in community to hold space for healing, reflection, and solidarity. After trans centered activities and light refreshments, we will have a havdalah vigil commemorating the lives lost due to transphobia, ⚠️ UPDATE:  featuring special guest speaker Joey Soloway. 
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RSVP at jqinternational.org/events/tdor2024/
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@jqinternational #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #TransgednerDayOfRemembrance #TDoR #TransDayOfRemembrance #TransJews #QueerJews #NonbinaryJews #GNCJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
🏳️‍⚧️ THIS SUNDAY: Transgender Day of Remembrance 🏳️‍⚧️ Sunday, November 17 at 6 pm . Join your BCC and JQ International friends as we observe the Transgender Day of Remembrance where we will gather in community to hold space for healing, reflection, and solidarity. After trans centered activities and light refreshments, we will have a havdalah vigil commemorating the lives lost due to transphobia, ⚠️ UPDATE: featuring special guest speaker Joey Soloway. . RSVP at jqinternational.org/events/tdor2024/ . . . @jqinternational #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #TransgednerDayOfRemembrance #TDoR #TransDayOfRemembrance #TransJews #QueerJews #NonbinaryJews #GNCJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
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6/12
THIS SUNDAY: Transgender Day of Remembrance
Sunday, November 17 at 6 pm
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Join your BCC and JQ International friends as we observe the Transgender Day of Remembrance where we will gather in community to hold space for healing, reflection, and solidarity. After trans centered activities and light refreshments, we will have a havdalah vigil commemorating the lives lost due to transphobia.
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RSVP at jqinternational.org/events/tdor2024/
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@jqinternational 
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#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #JQInternational #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance #TDoR #TransDayOfRemembrance #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #TransJews #NonbinaryJews #GNCJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
THIS SUNDAY: Transgender Day of Remembrance Sunday, November 17 at 6 pm . Join your BCC and JQ International friends as we observe the Transgender Day of Remembrance where we will gather in community to hold space for healing, reflection, and solidarity. After trans centered activities and light refreshments, we will have a havdalah vigil commemorating the lives lost due to transphobia. . RSVP at jqinternational.org/events/tdor2024/ . @jqinternational . . #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #JQInternational #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance #TDoR #TransDayOfRemembrance #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #TransJews #NonbinaryJews #GNCJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
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7/12
🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day from all of us at BCC! We honor all who have served today. 🇺🇸
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#VeteransDay #veteransday🇺🇸 #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day from all of us at BCC! We honor all who have served today. 🇺🇸 . . . #VeteransDay #veteransday🇺🇸 #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
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8/12
What can you look forward to at BCC this week? 
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🥗 Friday, November 8 at 6 pm: Pre-Shabbat Dinner at Continental Kitchen. In person only. To RSVP, please see the BCC weekly email.
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✡️ Friday, November 8 at 7:30 pm: Shabbat Evening Service. In person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar.
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🎭 Saturday, November 9 at 8 pm: Mother Son show at Kol Ami. In person only. To register, please see the BCC calendar.
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🎵 Sunday, November 10 at 4 pm: Cantillation Class with Dave Parkhurst. In person only. To RSVP, please see the BCC calendar.
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🏳️‍⚧️ Tuesday, November 12 at 12 pm: Trans Havurah Hangout. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar.
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📖 Tuesday, November 12 at 7 pm: Torah Study. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar.
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#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
What can you look forward to at BCC this week? 
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🥗 Friday, November 8 at 6 pm: Pre-Shabbat Dinner at Continental Kitchen. In person only. To RSVP, please see the BCC weekly email.
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✡️ Friday, November 8 at 7:30 pm: Shabbat Evening Service. In person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar.
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🎭 Saturday, November 9 at 8 pm: Mother Son show at Kol Ami. In person only. To register, please see the BCC calendar.
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🎵 Sunday, November 10 at 4 pm: Cantillation Class with Dave Parkhurst. In person only. To RSVP, please see the BCC calendar.
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🏳️‍⚧️ Tuesday, November 12 at 12 pm: Trans Havurah Hangout. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar.
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📖 Tuesday, November 12 at 7 pm: Torah Study. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar.
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#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
What can you look forward to at BCC this week? . 🥗 Friday, November 8 at 6 pm: Pre-Shabbat Dinner at Continental Kitchen. In person only. To RSVP, please see the BCC weekly email. . ✡️ Friday, November 8 at 7:30 pm: Shabbat Evening Service. In person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar. . 🎭 Saturday, November 9 at 8 pm: Mother Son show at Kol Ami. In person only. To register, please see the BCC calendar. . 🎵 Sunday, November 10 at 4 pm: Cantillation Class with Dave Parkhurst. In person only. To RSVP, please see the BCC calendar. . 🏳️‍⚧️ Tuesday, November 12 at 12 pm: Trans Havurah Hangout. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please see the BCC calendar. . 📖 Tuesday, November 12 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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9/12
Join us for Cantillation Class with Dave Parkhurst
Sundays, November 10, 17, & 24 at 4 pm
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Do you want to learn how to chant Torah or brush up on your skills? Join BCC member Dave Parkhurst at BCC on three Sundays in November to learn the ins and outs of Torah trope!
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RSVP at bit.ly/BCCcantillation
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#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #TorahTrope #TorahTrop #Trope #Trop #Cantillation
Join us for Cantillation Class with Dave Parkhurst Sundays, November 10, 17, & 24 at 4 pm . Do you want to learn how to chant Torah or brush up on your skills? Join BCC member Dave Parkhurst at BCC on three Sundays in November to learn the ins and outs of Torah trope! . RSVP at bit.ly/BCCcantillation . . . #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #TorahTrope #TorahTrop #Trope #Trop #Cantillation
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10/12
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Sunday, November 17 at 6 pm
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Join your BCC and JQ International friends as we observe the Transgender Day of Remembrance where we will gather in community to hold space for healing, reflection, and solidarity. After trans centered activities and light refreshments, we will have a havdalah vigil commemorating the lives lost due to transphobia.
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RSVP at jqinternational.org/events/tdor2024/
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@jqinternational #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #TDOR #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance #TransDayOfRemembrance #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #TransJews #QueerJews #GayJews #LesbianJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
Transgender Day of Remembrance Sunday, November 17 at 6 pm . Join your BCC and JQ International friends as we observe the Transgender Day of Remembrance where we will gather in community to hold space for healing, reflection, and solidarity. After trans centered activities and light refreshments, we will have a havdalah vigil commemorating the lives lost due to transphobia. . RSVP at jqinternational.org/events/tdor2024/ . . . @jqinternational #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #TDOR #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance #TransDayOfRemembrance #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #TransJews #QueerJews #GayJews #LesbianJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
2 weeks ago
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11/12
Join us for Cantillation Class with Dave Parkhurst
Sundays, November 10, 17, & 24 at 4 pm
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Do you want to learn how to chant Torah or brush up on your skills? Join BCC member Dave Parkhurst at BCC on three Sundays in November to learn the ins and outs of Torah trope!
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RSVP at bit.ly/BCCcantillation
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#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #TorahTrope #TorahTrop #Trope #Trop #Cantillation #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
Join us for Cantillation Class with Dave Parkhurst Sundays, November 10, 17, & 24 at 4 pm . Do you want to learn how to chant Torah or brush up on your skills? Join BCC member Dave Parkhurst at BCC on three Sundays in November to learn the ins and outs of Torah trope! . RSVP at bit.ly/BCCcantillation . . . #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #TorahTrope #TorahTrop #Trope #Trop #Cantillation #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
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12/12

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