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Welcome to the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation!

The LJCC is a lay-led and pluralistic community located in the heart of Lawrence, KS. As a non-denominational shul, we seek to be a home to all the Jews of Lawrence as well as their Jewish-adjacent loved ones. Ours is a community defined by egalitarianism and inclusivity. We achieve this inclusivity through respecting the variety of ways in which people live their Jewishness. We welcome those who wish to join us in that spirit of inclusivity and in our effort to lead more connected and meaningful lives through learning, worship, celebration and the collective pursuit of tikkun olam.

We hope that you will join us as we celebrate our 70th year!

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Upcoming Events

 

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  • Wednesday ,
    OctOctober  16 , 2024
    Decorate the Sukkah!
    Wednesday, Oct 16th 5:30p to 7:00p
    In advance of our communal celebration of Sukkot on Friday, October 18th, the Family Programming Committee invite you to join them on Wednesday, October 16th between the hours of 5:30 and 7pm decorate the Sukkah. Religious School Director, Rachel Downs-Doubrava will lead us in creating our own Sukkah decorations. Plus, it's our Synagogue Vegan Challenge event for the month! We'll enjoy vegan catering from Aladdin Cafe.
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  • Friday ,
    OctOctober  18 , 2024
    Sukkot - Pizza in the Hut!
    Friday, Oct 18th 5:15p to 7:30p
    Join us under the sukkah for pizza, refreshments, and some lulav-shaking-good-times. We'll follow our nosh with a musical services led by Molly Handelman.
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  • Thursday ,
    OctOctober  24 , 2024
     
     
    LINK
    Thursday, Oct 24th 11:30a to 2:00p
    The purpose of LINK is to share home-cooked, nutritious meals with kindness in a safe and welcoming environment with families, those who are unhoused or hungry, physically or mentally disabled, or simply desirous of company. Please consider supporting this crucial program.

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  • Friday ,
    OctOctober  25 , 2024
    Friday Night Services & Simchat Torah (Hybrid)
    Friday, Oct 25th 7:00p to 9:00p
    With services leaders Azariah Betzalel, Sam Brody, & Carrie Caine. Oneg to follow
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  • Friday ,
    NovNovember  1 , 2024
    Shabbat-out-on-the-town!
    Friday, Nov 1st 6:00p to 8:00p
    Join friends and community members for a casual dinner and candlelighting at Aladdin Cafe in downtown Lawrence.
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  • Sunday ,
    NovNovember  3 , 2024
    Blintz Brunch
    Sunday, Nov 3rd 10:00a to 3:00p
    Welcome to the 2024 LJCC Blintz Brunch This year, we're excited to continue our online ordering and to expand our bake sale and café offerings for order-pickup day! Don’t forget, our gift shop will also be open that day. NEW THIS YEAR We're bringing back savory blintzes! Homemade, fresh frozen, spinach and mushroom blintzes will be available at the Nov. 3 bake sale. We'll also have homemade bagels available on order-pickup day! And, to tease the silent auction returning in 2025, we'll have gift baskets & a 50/50 raffle. Come pick up your order, and stay awhile to nosh, chat, and shop. We can’t wait to see you!

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  • Friday ,
    NovNovember  8 , 2024
    Friday Night Services with Jack & Susan (Hybrid)
    Friday, Nov 8th 7:00p to 8:30p
    Join us for Friday Night services led by Jack & Susan. This event will be followed by an oneg.
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  • Saturday ,
    NovNovember  9 , 2024
    Moon observation and fall nosh with our in-house astronomer, Professor Greg Rudnick
    Shabbat, Nov 9th 5:30p to 7:30p
    Comfort food, warm cider, Havdalah, and planetary enlightenment with our in-house astronomer, Greg Rudnick
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  • Saturday ,
    NovNovember  16 , 2024
    Saturday Torah Services with Alyssa Appelman (Hybrid)
    Shabbat, Nov 16th 10:30a to 1:30p
    Join us for Saturday Morning services led by Alyssa. This event will be followed by a Kiddush lunch.
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  • Friday ,
    NovNovember  22 , 2024
    Friday Night Services with Caryn Mirriam- Goldberg and Daniel Lassman (Hybrid)
    Friday, Nov 22nd 7:00p to 8:30p
    Join us for Friday Night services led by Caryn and Daniel. This event will be followed by an oneg.
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  • Sunday ,
    NovNovember  24 , 2024
    "Needle in the Bone:" Stories of Polish Resistance - 5785 Lindenbaum Lecture
    Sunday, Nov 24th 5:00p to 7:00p
    Kansas Poet Laureate Emeritus Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg presents stories of Polish resistance. This event is sponsored in part by Humanities Kansas.
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  • Friday ,
    NovNovember  29 , 2024
    Friday Night Services
    Friday, Nov 29th 7:00p to 8:30p
    Join us for Friday Night services. This event will be followed by an oneg.
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  • Friday ,
    DecDecember  6 , 2024
    Mezuzahpalooza!
    Friday, Dec 6th 5:00p to 7:00p
    Mark your calendars for Mezuzahpalooza, a fun festival celebrating the commandment to hang the words of the Shema on our doorposts, taking place Friday, December 6 at 5pm! We’ll hang mezuzot in all the doorways of the LJCC, we’ll feast together, and we’ll celebrate Shabbat with a short, kid-friendly, service starting at 6:30 pm. Members and friends of the LJCC are invited to sponsor a mezuzah for $90, and sponsorship is not required to attend this event. We hope to see you all there!
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  • Thursday ,
    DecDecember  26 , 2024
     
     
    LINK
    Thursday, Dec 26th 11:30a to 2:00p
    The purpose of LINK is to share home-cooked, nutritious meals with kindness in a safe and welcoming environment with families, those who are unhoused or hungry, physically or mentally disabled, or simply desirous of company. Please consider supporting this crucial program.

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Contact us

Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation  
917 Highland Avenue
Lawrence, KS 66044
 
lawrencejcc@gmail.com
785.841.7636
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Our Mission

We are a pluralistic and egalitarian community. Our mission is to be an inclusive and thriving center of Jewish spiritual, cultural, and social life in the Lawrence area. We welcome a diverse spectrum of Jews and people interested in Judaism. 
 

Ritual Timing for Lawrence, KS

Earliest Tallit 6:43am
Netz (Sunrise) 7:31am
Latest Shema 10:18am
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