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WELCOME TO THE LAWRENCE JEWISH COMMUNITY CONGREGATION

Register now for the High Holy Days at the LJCC

 

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.

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Upcoming Events

 

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  • Friday ,
    AugAugust  29 , 2025
    Friday Night Services (Hybrid)
    Friday, Aug 29th 7:00p to 9:00p
    Azariah Betzalel leads with a potluck oneg to follow
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  • Sunday ,
    AugAugust  31 , 2025
     
     
    First Aid Training
    Sunday, Aug 31st 9:30a to 5:30p
    This First Aid Training includes training in identifying and responding to common sudden illnesses such as seizures, strokes, allergic reactions, poisoning and diabetic emergencies. It also will involve the following add-ons: *Life-Threatening Bleeding and Tourniquet Application *Head, Neck, Muscle, Bone, Joint Injuries and Splinting *Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Administration *Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-Injector Administration *Asthma and Quick Relief Medication Administration You will also receive: The Red Cross 2-year Certification and free digital training material Lunch and snacks will be provided. Class cost will be covered by the FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant we received in 2024.
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  • Friday ,
    SepSeptember  5 , 2025
    Friday Night Services with Barry Shalinsky (Hybrid)
    Friday, Sep 5th 7:00p to 9:00p
    Join us for Friday Night services. Services will be followed by a potluck oneg. Let us know in the notes section what you might bring.
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  • Sunday ,
    SepSeptember  7 , 2025
     
     
    Blintz Rolling!
    Sunday, Sep 7th 10:00a to 12:00p
    Participate in one of the longest running and deepest LJCC traditions: rolling blintzes together for the Annual Blintz Brunch! Come work with chef extraordinaire Michael Hennecke to prepare this special treat for sale at our annual fundraiser.
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  • Sunday ,
    SepSeptember  7 , 2025
     
     
    On-site Historical Tour of Beni Israel Cemetery with Dr. David Katzman
    Sunday, Sep 7th 4:00p to 5:30p
    We are delighted to again have the expertise of Dr. David Katzman, KU Professor Emeritus of American and Jewish Studies, to share with us the fascinating story of the founding, near abandonment, rededication and expansion of the Beni Israel Cemetery in Eudora Kansas. Beni Israel is listed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks. This event is made possible by the Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council. Participants are invited to gather in advance of the event at 2:30pm at the LJCC for refreshments and carpooling.
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  • Saturday ,
    SepSeptember  13 , 2025
    Shabbat Morning Services led by Sam Brody & Anna Yonas
    Shabbat, Sep 13th 10:30a to 1:30p
    Join us for Saturday Morning services led by Sam Brody & Anna Yonas.
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  • Sunday ,
    SepSeptember  14 , 2025
     
     
    Board Meeting (Hybrid)
    Sunday, Sep 14th 9:30a to 11:30a
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84566367488?pwd=czZpU3Y1Uk1MempMejR2WloyWTRudz09 Meeting ID: 845 6636 7488 Passcode: BoardZoom

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  • Friday ,
    SepSeptember  19 , 2025
    Nosh & Shabbat picnic
    Friday, Sep 19th 5:30p to 7:30p
    The Dubinsky family welcomes you to their home for a backyard BYO-picnic and candlelighting. Bring a blanket for the grass or extra chairs. We'll have wine, grape juice, and challah on hand. The Dubinsky’s home address will be provided day-of via email.
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  • Monday ,
    SepSeptember  22 , 2025
     
     
    Erev Rosh Hashanah Services & Dessert “Potluck” Oneg
    Monday, Sep 22nd 7:00p to 9:00p
    Please register at ljcc.shulcloud.com/hh

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  • Tuesday ,
    SepSeptember  23 , 2025
     
     
    Rosh Hashanah Day 1
    Tuesday, Sep 23rd 9:30a to 1:00p
    Please register at ljcc.shulcloud.com/hh

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  • Tuesday ,
    SepSeptember  23 , 2025
     
     
    Tashlich at Burcham Park
    Tuesday, Sep 23rd 3:00p to 4:00p
    Tashlich at Burcham Park South Powerhouse Rd Lawrence, KS 66044

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  • Wednesday ,
    SepSeptember  24 , 2025
     
     
    Rosh Hashanah Day 2
    Wednesday, Sep 24th 9:30a to 1:00p
    Please register at ljcc.shulcloud.com/hh

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  • Wednesday ,
    SepSeptember  24 , 2025
     
     
    Rosh Hashanah Open House
    Wednesday, Sep 24th 4:00p to 6:00p
    Robin Rosenberg & Barry Shalinsky invite you to join them at their home for a Rosh Hashanah happy hour. If you are so inclined, they invite you to bring treats to share as well. Please register at ljcc.shulcloud.com/hh

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  • Sunday ,
    SepSeptember  28 , 2025
     
     
    Reverse Tashlich at Burcham Park
    Sunday, Sep 28th 10:00a to 12:00p
    On Rosh HaShanah, Jews around the world participate in the ancient ritual of Tashlich. We go to a body of water and symbolically cast off the sins of the past year into the water to start the New Year with purity of heart. However, this is not the only time humans cast their “sins” into the sea. Every year, approximately six million tons of human-made trash enter the water, posing health and safety hazards to the animals that call the sea their home. Marine debris is a blatant violation of the fundamental Jewish ethical principle Bal Tashchit. Repair the Sea adds a modern ritual to the Jewish tradition: a local clean-up on the Sunday between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

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  • Wednesday ,
    OctOctober  1 , 2025
     
     
    Kol Nidre Services
    Wednesday, Oct 1st 7:00p to 8:30p
    Please register at ljcc.shulcloud.com/hh

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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. 
 

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