Beth Chayim Chadashim

BCC is an extraordinary community. Rabbi Lisa Edwards is such a wise, kind, and empathic person, and clearly cares wholeheartedly for the congregation. This shul is a precious resource.

What a cool shul in LA. Great people. Warm and friendly. Contemporary design. Thought provoking Rabbi and very accessible. The services involve you and the community genuinely cares.

Beautiful, simply put.

I cannot say anything else amazing about this PLACE! I was first introduced to BCC through one of my Mother’s friends, and ever since then, BCC has been like a huge warm family towards me, especially now that i’m a Member! This is very different from my last Temple where I didn’t really feel the connection/​vibe like I do with BCC. Rabbi Lisa Edwards who usually leads the service does a SUPERB job at really capturing and «getting you into the spirit.» I have enjoyed my time with this Community and really look forward to connecting with them now and more in the future!

I was raised Catholic and have lived a mostly secular adult life. However, a friend of mine invited me to come along with him to their Shabbat service that included an «After Shul» concert. I came along with the mentality of having open eyes and an open heart. Change can be a good thing, and I was certainly curious to see how service was conducted in a Jewish Synagogue.
I arrived a few minutes early with my friend and coffee/​tea was being served amongst the chatting congregation. It wasn’t long until I found a very charming and sweet woman talking to me about my day. She was one of the most genuine people I’d ever met. I felt very welcome here.
The service was amazing and filled with wonderful music. For me, it was a big change from Catholic church where there can be prolonged periods of sermon-​ing.
I immediately felt a strong connection with Rabbi Lisa Edwards as she spoke during the service. It was the feeling of, «If I ever get married, this is the person I want performing my ceremony.»
I haven’t been a religious person for a long time, but I wouldn’t mind returning to this place of worship. Thank you, BCC.

One of the warmest and most friendly synagogues you’ll find in LA. The new building is beautiful and Rabbi Lisa gives the best sermons. Plus this is a congregation that loves to sing, not just the cantor performing for a silent audience.

BCC is now online with free live-​streaming services and many classes. Other classes available via conference call. So no matter where you are, you can be part of a supportive Reform Jewish congregation that welcomes everyone. Including those of other or no religious tradition, Jews-​by-​Choice and families of all kinds. Several members have been so inspired here, they’ve gone on to become cantors and rabbis themselves. BCC’s new physical home is one of the first houses of worship to be certified «green.» Their «eternal light» is solar powered ! Their bima is people-​powered by Rabbi Lisa Edwards and Cantor Juval Porat, the first cantor to be ordained in Germany since WWII.

Great group of people !

BCC is as warm and wonderful as it gets.
Rabbi Lisa and Cantor Porat hold a beautiful and uplifting ceremony every week and the congregation is open and full of fantastic people.

I attended with a friend December 17^th and was blown away by the warmth and welcoming atmosphere. Rabbi Lisa responded to an email that I had regarding attending and some other personal notes, she responded with kindness. I felt nothing less than the graciousness and care that she obviously felt, it was a wonderful experience, I’ll be going back.

8om services are a bit late for me, since I have a baby. Rabbi Lisa Edwards is great, as is her rebbetzin. Great music, friendly congregation. Moving to larger quarters in March 2011.
Beautiful stained glass windows designed by congregant Davi Chang, and made by congregation members.