Beth Chayim Chadashim

Join Rabbi Jillian Cameron and Cantor in Residence 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

What can you look forward to at BCC this week?

✡️ Friday, January 4 at 7:30 pm: Shabbat evening service. In person and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYoduuvpj0pGtKmDkXRJwIl4tpjOv5ojBDI
🧶 Sunday, January 7 at 2:30 pm: Crochet 101 class, part one. In person only. Click here to register before Friday: https://bethchayimchadashim.shulcloud.com/event/Crocheting101
🏳️‍⚧️ Tuesday, January 9 at 12 pm: Trans Havurah Hangout. On Zoom only. Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqde2orj4oG9FYn4592vMFdWT3I-C5O-uE #/registration
📖 Tuesday, January 9 at 7 pm: Weekly Torah Study. On Zoom only. Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsd--rqTkpHNSAEb-ngLi8OUq3Dr0OpBje #/registration

It's not too late! Don't forget to contribute to BCC's End of Year Campaign! We are the world's first LGBTQIA+ synagogue and support from people like you has sustained us and our essential role in the Jewish community for over 50 years.

Click here to make your donation today: https://bethchayimchadashim.shulcloud.com/form/donation.html

Mah Jongg Classes
Sundays, January 21 at 12 pm and January 28 at 1 pm

Join us for Mah Jongg lessons in January! No experience is necessary. Materials and light snacks will be provided. This class is free for BCC members and $10 per session for non-members. Click here to register: https://bethchayimchadashim.shulcloud.com/event/mahjonggclasses

Happy New Year from all of us at BCC! We hope for a year of joy and peace!

What are your wishes for 2024?

Donate to the end of year campaign here: https://bethchayimchadashim.shulcloud.com/form/donation.html

As the sun sets on 2023, don't forget to contribute to BCC's End of Year Campaign! We are the world's first LGBTQIA+ synagogue and support from people like you has sustained us and our essential role in the Jewish community for over 50 years. Click here to make your donation today: https://bethchayimchadashim.shulcloud.com/form/donation.html

Don't miss it!
BCC Presents: Crocheting 101: Scarf Making
Sundays, January 7 and 14, 2:30 pm

Long-time BCC member Mara Silverberg offers a two-part Crocheting 101: Scarf-making class. No experience is necessary. The class is free for BCC members and $10 per session for non-members. Materials will cost approximately $25.

Find more information and register here: https://bethchayimchadashim.shulcloud.com/event/Crocheting101

Join Rabbi Jillian Cameron and Song Leader Michael Rothbart 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

BCC has been a spiritual home for generations of LGBTQIA+ Jews, our families, and our friends. And it is so much more! It is a community where people come together to learn, fight for social justice, immerse themselves in Jewish music, celebrate, and support one another.

Every donation, regardless of size, supports these programs and our mission to provide an affirming, nurturing, and brave Jewish space for LGBTQIA+ people, our friends, and our families.

Click here to donate today: https://bethchayimchadashim.shulcloud.com/form/donation.html

BCC Presents: Crocheting 101: Scarf Making
Sundays, January 7 and 14, 2:30 pm

Long-time BCC member Mara Silverberg offers a two-part Crocheting 101: Scarf-making class. No experience is necessary. The class is free for BCC members and $10 per session for non-members. Materials will cost approximately $25.

Click here to register: https://bethchayimchadashim.shulcloud.com/event/Crocheting101

During this year’s end-of-year campaign, we want to highlight a couple of key components that make us who we are, and invite you to contribute to our work.

Jewish Music: BCC has a reputation as a “singing congregation,” and we are committed to musical excellence. We have been fortunate to engage Cantor Rebekah Mirsky as our cantor in residence and introduce our community to a cadre of talented service leaders, and musicians. Your donations allow us to continue to engage outstanding musical service leaders.

Every donation, regardless of size, supports these programs and our mission to provide an affirming, nurturing, and brave Jewish space for LGBTQIA+ people, our friends, and our families.

Click here to donate today: https://bethchayimchadashim.shulcloud.com/form/donation.html

During this year’s end-of-year campaign, we want to highlight a couple of key components that make us who we are, and invite you to contribute to our work.

Jewish Education: Your contribution enables us to provide a diverse range of educational and cultural experiences that celebrate all of who we are and deepen our understanding of Jewish traditions and history for all ages. Donations allow us to bring engaging and interesting speakers and scholars to BCC.

Every donation, regardless of size, supports these programs and our mission to provide an affirming, nurturing, and brave Jewish space for LGBTQIA+ people, our friends, and our families.

Click here to donate: https://bethchayimchadashim.shulcloud.com/form/donation.html

During the holiday of Hanukkah--which means "rededication" in Hebrew--we rededicated BCC's historic Tree of Life. Those of you who have been a part of our community for a long time will remember the Tree of Life with leaves honoring and commemorating community members.

You can purchase a leaf in memory of a loved one or to honor someone you care about. There are three options: Gold leaves = $1,000; silver leaves = $750; bronze leaves = $500.

As part of BCC’s end-of-year campaign, we offer a 50% discount! From now until January 8, you can purchase a gold leaf for $500, a silver leaf for $375, and a bronze one for $250.

Click here to purchase: https://bethchayimchadashim.shulcloud.com/form/BCCtreeoflife

Beth Chayim Chadashim wishes a very Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! We hope that your day is full of light and joy!

BCC has been a spiritual home for generations of LGBTQIA+ Jews, our families, and our friends. And it is so much more! It is a community where people come together to learn, fight for social justice, immerse themselves in Jewish music, celebrate, and support one another.

Every donation, regardless of size, supports these programs and our mission to provide an affirming, nurturing, and brave Jewish space for LGBTQIA+ people, our friends, and our families.

Click here to donate today:

Donate to BCC! - Form - Beth Chayim Chadashim Thank you for making a gift to BCC. We are the country's first LGBTQIA+ synagogue. For more than 50 years, we have provided a spiritual and social home for Jews across the country. Your gift makes that possible.

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Join Rabbi Jillian Cameron and Cantorial Soloist Raymond Zachary tonight at 7:30 pm to bring in a musical, Ruach Chayim 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

During this year’s end-of-year campaign, we want to highlight a couple of key components that make us who we are, and invite you to contribute to our work.

Jewish Education: Your contribution enables us to provide a diverse range of educational and cultural experiences that celebrate all of who we are and deepen our understanding of Jewish traditions and history for all ages. Donations allow us to bring engaging and interesting speakers and scholars to BCC.

Every donation, regardless of size, supports these programs and our mission to provide an affirming, nurturing, and brave Jewish space for LGBTQIA+ people, our friends, and our families.

Click here to donate today: https://bethchayimchadashim.shulcloud.com/form/donation.html

Havdalah for Peace
Saturday, December 23, 6 pm

Join us for a special havdallah at BCC as we continue to process our feelings, express our concerns and offer prayers for peace as the war in Israel and Gaza continues.

Click here to RSVP: https://forms.gle/9g7SpzEFhHwfwKxZ6

Beth Chayim Chadashim has been a spiritual home for generations of LGBTQIA+ Jews, our families, and our friends. And it is so much more! It is a community where people come together to learn, fight for social justice, immerse themselves in Jewish music, celebrate, and support one another. Every donation, regardless of size, supports these programs and our mission to provide an affirming, nurturing, and brave Jewish space for LGBTQIA+ people, our friends, and our families.
Donate to BCC today: https://bethchayimchadashim.shulcloud.com/form/donation.html

Happy 150th birthday, URJ! Thanks to our EVP Nicolasa Nevarez for representing BCC in Washington D.C.!