An egalitarian & inclusive shul
History
The Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC) was founded in 1954 by a small group of Jewish families living in the Lawrence area. Prior to 1954, there had been no place of worship for Jews, and today the LJCC is still the area’s only egalitarian congregation. It is both a synagogue and a center for Jewish life in Lawrence. The LJCC provides Friday night Shabbat services, either in-person or virtually, a single Saturday Torah service a month, and full High Holiday and festival services. Services are in Hebrew and English, with much community singing. The LJCC is unaffiliated and alternates the use of Reform, Conservative, and Reconstructionist prayer books.
Community Norms & Values
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 their Jewish-adjacent loved ones. The LJCC is currently striving to become a safe and affirming congregation for queer and trans members of our community. If you have any questions or feedback and wish to help us succeed in becoming a truly safe space, please send an email to Program and Engagement Director, Lara Giordano at lgiordanoljcc@gmail.com.
These congregational values lay out Jewish principles and practices that we strive to follow:
Mon, October 7 2024
5 Tishrei 5785
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Friday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2024
Friday, Oct 11th 7:00p to 9:00p
Please register at https://ljcc.shulcloud.com/hh. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024
Shabbat, Oct 12th 9:30a to 7:00p
Please register at https://ljcc.shulcloud.com/hh. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024
Shabbat, Oct 12th 7:00p to 9:00p
Please register at https://ljcc.shulcloud.com/hh. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 18 , 2024
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. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 24 , 2024LINK
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. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2024
Friday, Oct 25th 7:00p to 9:00p
With services leaders Azariah Betzalel, Sam Brody, & Carrie Caine. Oneg to follow -
Friday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2024
Friday, Dec 6th 5:00p to 7:00p
Mark your calendars for Mezuzahpallooza, a fun festival celebrating the commandment to hang the words of the Shema on our doorposts, taking place Friday, December 6 at 5 pm! 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. Register to attend [link]. 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! -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 26 , 2024LINK
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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Upcoming Events:
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 6:29pm |
Erev Yom Kippur : 7:00pm |
Shabbat Day
Yom Kippur : 9:30am |
Break the Fast : 7:00pm |