Shalom!

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate from all of us at BCC! #MerryChristmas #HappyChristmas #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #InterfaithJews #InterfaithFamilies #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles

One Value at a Time: A Class Exploring Jewish Values Coming up: Sunday, January 4, 4 pm During the High Holy Days, Rabbi Jillian spoke about using our moral voices and living our values in real ways every day. Watch the sermon on BCC's Youtube! Each month we 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! In person at BCC, the first Sunday of each month. Led by Rabbi Jillian Cameron. RSVP at bit.ly/BCCvalues #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #JewishValues #JewishEthics

What can you look forward to at BCC this week? 🚫 Thursday, December 25, ALL DAY: BCC Office Closed 👖 Friday, December 26 at 6:45 pm: BCC Monthly Clothing Swap. In person only. No RSVP required. ✡️ Friday, December 26 at 7:30 pm: Ruach Chayim Shabbat Evening Service. In person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, please go to the calendar at bcc-la.org 📚 Sunday, December 28 at 10 am: BCC Books & Bagels. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, contact Larry Nathenson at larrynath@aol.com 📖 Tuesday, December 30 at 7 pm: Torah Study. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please go to the calendar at bcc-la.org #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #ClothingSwap

THIS FRIDAY BCC Monthly Clothing Swap Friday, December 26, 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! #ClothingSwap #ClothingSwapLosAngeles #MutualAid #MutualAidLosAngeles #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles

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

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 so you can join us! Register for Zoom on the calendar at bcc-la.org! #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #TorahStudy #ZoomTorahStudy

Thank you to everyone who joined us for BCC's vibrant and joyful Hanukkah Party last Sunday on December 14th! What was your favorite part of the celebration? #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #Hanukkah #Chanukah #Hanoucca #Janukah

What can you look forward to at BCC this week? 🍕 Friday, December 19 at 6:30 pm: Pre-Shabbat Pizza Party. In person only. To RSVP, please see the BCC weekly email. ✡️ Friday, December 19 at 7:30 pm: HANUKKAH Shabbat Evening Service. In person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, please go to the calendar at bcc-la.org. 🕎 Saturday, December 20 at 5 pm: Hanukkah in Santa Monica. In person only. At the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica. 📖 Tuesday, December 23 at 7 pm: Torah Study. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please go to the calendar at bcc-la.org 🥢 Wednesday, December 24 at 6 pm: Chinese Christmas Eve Dinner with Kol Ami. In person only. RSVP at bcc@bcc-la.org. #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #Hanukkah #Hanoucca #Janukah #ChineseChristmasDinner

🕎 Hanukkah Shabbat 🕎 Friday, December 19 6:30 pm - Pizza Party begins 7:00 pm - Menorah lighting 7:30 pm - Shabbat service begins Join us for a special, Hanukkah-themed Shabbat service and candle lighting! Bring your menorahs! Join Rabbi Jillian Cameron and Cantorialist Emerita Fran Chalin as we welcome a Shabbat and Hanukkah together! Bring your favorite menorah/hanukiah and we will light them all together before services begin at 7:00 PM! Look forward to: 🕎 Candle lighting 🕎 Shabbat evening service that is Hanukkah-themed 🕎 Communal connection with your BCC family 🍕 RSVP for the Pizza Party at forms.gle/6D5ZkYiFTkcDvCbq8 #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #Hanukkah #Hanouca #Chanukah #Janukah

BCC Monthly Clothing Swap Friday, December 26, 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! #ClothingSwap #ClothingSwapLosAngeles #MutualAidLosAngeles #ClothingSwapLA #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles

We just crossed an awesome milestone on our Instagram, thanks to you! Thank you for getting us to 1,000 followers! Thank you for spreading the word about the world's first LGBTQIA+ synagogue! #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles

Hanukkah in Santa Monica Saturday, December 20, at 5 PM This year, the city of Santa Monica invited BCC to light the menorah on the Third Street Promenade for the 7th night of Hanukkah! Join Rabbi Jillian Cameron, Cantorial Soloist Raymond Zachary as we celebrate this honor and add our special BCC light to Hanukkah in Santa Monica. #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #SantaMonica #HanukkahInSantaMonica #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles