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What can you look forward to at BCC this week?

🍛 Friday, January 9 at 6 pm: Pre-Shabbat Dinner at Natalee Thai restaurant. In person only. To RSVP, please see the BCC weekly email.

✡️ Friday, January 9 at 7:30 pm: Shabbat Evening Service. In person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, please go to the calendar at bcc-la.org.

🌅 Saturday, January 10 at 10 am: Shabbat Morning Minyan. In person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, please go to the calendar at bcc-la.org.

🏳️‍⚧️ Sunday, January 11 at 12 pm: Trans Havurah Hangout. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please go to the calendar at bcc-la.org.

📖 Tuesday, January 13 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
What can you look forward to at BCC this week? 🍛 Friday, January 9 at 6 pm: Pre-Shabbat Dinner at Natalee Thai restaurant. In person only. To RSVP, please see the BCC weekly email. ✡️ Friday, January 9 at 7:30 pm: Shabbat Evening Service. In person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, please go to the calendar at bcc-la.org. 🌅 Saturday, January 10 at 10 am: Shabbat Morning Minyan. In person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, please go to the calendar at bcc-la.org. 🏳️‍⚧️ Sunday, January 11 at 12 pm: Trans Havurah Hangout. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, please go to the calendar at bcc-la.org. 📖 Tuesday, January 13 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
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"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
"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
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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
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
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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
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
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"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 #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #UnspokenFilm #FilmScreening
"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 #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #UnspokenFilm #FilmScreening
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THIS SUNDAY
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 channel!

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 #JewishValues #JewishEthics #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
THIS SUNDAY 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 channel! 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 #JewishValues #JewishEthics #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
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Happy New Year from all of us at BCC!

#HappyNewYear #NewYear #NewYears #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
Happy New Year from all of us at BCC! #HappyNewYear #NewYear #NewYears #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles
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What can you look forward to at BCC this week?

🚫 Thursday, January 1, ALL DAY: BCC Office Closed

✡️ Friday, January 2 at 7:30 pm: Shabbat Evening Service. In person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, please go to the calendar at bcc-la.org

🤝 Sunday, January 4 at 4 pm: One Value at a Time: A Class Exploring Jewish Values. In person only. To RSVP, go to bit.ly/BCCvalues

🫂 Monday, January 5 at 7 pm: Life Transitions Group. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, contact the BCC office at bcc@bcc-la.org

📖 Tuesday, January 6 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 #JewishValues #JewishEthics
What can you look forward to at BCC this week? 🚫 Thursday, January 1, ALL DAY: BCC Office Closed ✡️ Friday, January 2 at 7:30 pm: Shabbat Evening Service. In person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, please go to the calendar at bcc-la.org 🤝 Sunday, January 4 at 4 pm: One Value at a Time: A Class Exploring Jewish Values. In person only. To RSVP, go to bit.ly/BCCvalues 🫂 Monday, January 5 at 7 pm: Life Transitions Group. On Zoom only. To register for Zoom, contact the BCC office at bcc@bcc-la.org 📖 Tuesday, January 6 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 #JewishValues #JewishEthics
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THIS SUNDAY
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 channel!

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
THIS SUNDAY 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 channel! 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
1 week ago
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"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 #UnspokenFilm #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #FilmScreening
"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 #UnspokenFilm #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #FilmScreening
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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
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
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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 the Zoom at bcc-la.org!

#BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #TorahStudy #WeeklyTorahStudy #ZoomTorahStudy
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 the Zoom at bcc-la.org! #BCC #BethChayimChadashim #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #GayJews #LesbianJews #TransJews #QueerJews #JewishLA #LosAngeles #TorahStudy #WeeklyTorahStudy #ZoomTorahStudy
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