Beth Chayim Chadashim Celebrates 30th Anniversary
On June 2, 2002, Congregation Beth Chayim Chadashim of Los Angeles will gather to celebrate their 30th anniversary.
The oldest LGBT Jewish congregation in the world, and the first place of worship with a gay and lesbian outreach to be recognized by its parent organization, BCC’s history began in 1972 with a small group of Los Angeles Jews who shared a vision. They dared to dream of a safe place to worship, celebrate their heritage and create community. They called their dream Beth Chayim Chadashim, "House of New Life" -- the world’s first synagogue for lesbians and gay men. Today, BCC is a congregation inclusive of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, heterosexuals, their families and friends, with programs for all ages. And BCC continues to affirm the vision of its founders, that all people are created B’tzelem Elohim -- in G-d’s image.
Former members of BCC and out of town guests are invited to Los Angeles this year to help celebrate BCC’s 30th anniversary.