On June 28, Beth Chayim Chadashim (BCC) the world’s first synagogue founded by and for lesbians and gay men, will honor the Golden Globe Award-winning actor Jeffrey Tambor for his work in the Amazon Original Series Transparent. This distinguished award will be presented to Tambor at the 2015 Beth Chayim Chadashim Annual Awards Brunch. More than 300 guests are expected to attend.
Tambor will be honored for his groundbreaking role as Maura Pfefferman and as an inspiration to the Transgender and LGB communities with the Rabbi Erwin & Agnes Herman Humanitarian Award, named for two leaders of Reform Judaism instrumental in BCC’s founding in 1972. The award recognizes those making outstanding and lasting contributions to the LGBT and Jewish communities.
A silent auction precedes the brunch and awards program that will also honor Sylvia Sukop and Bonnie Kaplan with the Harriet Perl Tzedek Award, which pays tribute to BCC community members for their efforts toward a just society.
Bruce Maxwell will receive the Presidents Award, BCC’s highest recognition of members for their exceptional leadership and service withinsynagogue life and in the community at large.
Juval Porat, Cantor at Beth Chayim Chadashim, will provide entertainment during the Brunch. Porat will perform a special rendition of “Here’s To Us” written by BCC member Tamara Kline for Transgender Remembrance Day at BCC.
Stephen Guarino, actor, will be Master of Ceremonies for the 2015 Beth Chayim Chadashim Annual Awards Brunch.
