Shalom!

🌳 Tu B'Shvat 🌳 Sunday, February 1, 10:30 am Join us for a gentle nature walk as we celebrate the birthday of trees! Tu B’shvat snacks (fruits and nuts) will be provided. This event will take place at the Tree People location on Mulholland in Coldwater Canyon. For RSVP and directions, go to forms.gle/3XEb6oQsrEooPRZ2A #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #TuBShvat #TuBiShvat #NewYearOfTheTrees

🎞️ "UNSPOKEN" Film Screening with Writer/Director Jeremy Borison 🎞️ Saturday, January 24, 7 pm “UNSPOKEN” is a new, award-winning feature-length film about an Orthodox teenager grappling with his own identity who discovers a love letter written to his late grandfather by another man before the Holocaust. The evening will begin with Havdalah, followed by the film, Q&A with Jeremy Borison, the film’s writer/director, and refreshments. 🎥 “Jeremy Borison’s “UNSPOKEN” is a triumph for a debut director…a brilliantly understated film” — Forward. 🎥 RSVP today at bit.ly/BCCunspoken

What can you look forward to at BCC this week? 🍕 Friday, January 16 at 6:30 pm: Pre-Shabbat Pizza Party. In person only. To RSVP, please see the BCC weekly email. ✡️ Friday, January 16 at 7:30 pm: Shabbat Evening Service. In person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, please go to the calendar on bcc-la.org. 🚫 Monday, January 19, ALL DAY: BCC Office Closed: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 🫂 Monday, January 19 at 7 pm: Life Transitions Group. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, contact the BCC office at bcc@bcc-la.org. 📖 Tuesday, January 20 at 7 pm: Torah Study. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please go to the calendar on bcc-la.org. #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles

💄👕👗 BCC Monthly Clothing Swap 👗👕💄 Friday, January 23, 6:45 pm and after Shabbat services! Join us before Shabbat for a clothing swap! A clothing swap provides an opportunity create a safe, affirming space for trans folks (and everyone!) to explore Shabbat-ready styles. Please bring gently used clean clothes in all sizes, as well as unopened/unused hair and makeup products. No sign up is necessary; we look forward to seeing you there! #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #JewishMutualAid #ClothingSwap

Celebrating a simcha (joyful occasion) like a birthday or anniversary? Honor your loved ones and friends by sponsoring the oneg (post-service snacks) or other aspects of Shabbat service--this includes if you are a Zoom attendee, there are virtual aspects to sponsor as well! Sponsor at bit.ly/BCConeg #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #Oneg

Rabbi Jillian and Rabbi Lisa along with a few BCC members and friends joined a protest this weekend in Beverly Hills. #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #TzedekTzedekTirdof #Protest #RightToProtest #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #BeverlyHills

TONIGHT 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! Please note: There is a new Zoom link for Torah Study, please be sure to sign up on the calendar at bcc-la.org so you can join us! #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #JewishLA #LosAngeles #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #TorahStudy #ZoomTorahStudy

We invite you to join us to participate in the 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, an annual initiative of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). The Homeless Count is critical to helping the thousands of individuals experiencing homelessness across Los Angeles County by identifying the areas of greatest need and allowing for a more effective allocation of resources and services. If you can’t join us on January 22nd, you may also sign up to count in your local neighborhood. LAHSA Homeless Count Thursday, January 22, 2026 — 6:30 - 11:00 PM* Pico-Robertson address provided in advance of the event Light Kosher dinner will be available at 6:30 PM *The volunteer experience is typically completed before 11:00 PM Volunteers must be 18 or older. Register at tinyurl.com/picocount26 #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LAHSA #HomelessCount #PicoRobertson #JewishLA #LosAngeles

Join us this Friday at 6:30 pm for our monthly Pizza party before Shabbat! There will be: 🍕 Pizza! Including Gluten-free options! 🍝 Pasta! 🥗 Salad! RSVP at forms.gle/1tQdfYcaMcPsNx1YA #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #PizzaParty

🎞️ "UNSPOKEN" Film Screening with Writer/Director Jeremy Borison 🎞️ Saturday, January 24, 7 pm “UNSPOKEN” is a new, award-winning feature-length film about an Orthodox teenager grappling with his own identity who discovers a love letter written to his late grandfather by another man before the Holocaust. The evening will begin with Havdalah, followed by the film, Q&A with Jeremy Borison, the film’s writer/director, and refreshments. 🎥 “Jeremy Borison’s “UNSPOKEN” is a triumph for a debut director…a brilliantly understated film” — Forward. 🎥 RSVP today at bit.ly/BCCunspoken #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #UnspokenFilm #FilmScreening

We invite you to join us to participate in the 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, an annual initiative of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). The Homeless Count is critical to helping the thousands of individuals experiencing homelessness across Los Angeles County by identifying the areas of greatest need and allowing for a more effective allocation of resources and services. If you can’t join us on January 22nd, you may also sign up to count in your local neighborhood. LAHSA Homeless Count Thursday, January 22, 2026 — 6:30 - 11:00 PM* Pico-Robertson address provided in advance of the event Light Kosher dinner will be available at 6:30 PM *The volunteer experience is typically completed before 11:00 PM Volunteers must be 18 or older. Register at tinyurl.com/picocount26 #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LAHSA #HomelessCount #PicoRobertson #LosAngeles #JewishLA

💄👕👗 BCC Monthly Clothing Swap 👗👕💄 Friday, January 23, 6:45 pm and after Shabbat services! Join us before Shabbat for a clothing swap! A clothing swap provides an opportunity create a safe, affirming space for trans folks (and everyone!) to explore Shabbat-ready styles. Please bring gently used clean clothes in all sizes, as well as unopened/unused hair and makeup products. No sign up is necessary; we look forward to seeing you there! #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #JewishMutualAid #ClothingSwap