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:
Thu, June 26 2025
30 Sivan 5785
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Friday ,
JunJune 27 , 2025
Friday, Jun 27th 5:30p to 7:00p
This month, we gather for a nosh, kiddish, and motzi. The Family Programming will provide a "mediterranean" main and encourage potluck contributions of olives, hummus, pita, salads, etc. -
Friday ,
JulJuly 4 , 2025
Friday, Jul 4th 7:00p to 8:00p
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 12 , 2025
Shabbat, Jul 12th 10:30a to 1:00p
Alyssa Appelman and Barry Shalinsky lead with a kiddish lunch to follow. Please let us know in the notes section what you can bring. -
Sunday ,
JulJuly 13 , 2025
Sunday, Jul 13th 3:00p to 4:00p
An afternoon of show & tell of family heirlooms and other Judaica! We will be joined by Abby Magariel, curator of the Michael Klein Collection at the Temple B'nai Jehudah. Snap a photo of your piece(s) in advance and send to Lara, so that Abby can research the provenance of these vintage and historical items before we get together. -
Friday ,
JulJuly 18 , 2025
Friday, Jul 18th 5:30p to 7:00p
Join us for an early family-friendly nosh and Shabbat. We'll Nosh and then Shabbat with Religious School Director Rachel Downs-Doubrava and teacher Benjamin Rosenthal leading a musical services beginning at 6:30pm. The LJCC will provide a main. Potluck contributions are encouraged. If possible, let us know in the notes section what you will bring. -
Friday ,
JulJuly 25 , 2025
Friday, Jul 25th 7:00p to 9:00p
Friday Night Services with a potluck oneg to follow. Daniel Smith of Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center joins as part of our summer speaker series. -
Sunday ,
JulJuly 27 , 2025Fragments of Sinaiism: a conversation with Sam Brody & Ken Lassman
Sunday, Jul 27th 4:00p to 5:30p
In advance of Tisha B'Av, Professor of Religion Sam Brody will speak about his new piece for the Halachic Left, "Sinaiism." -
Thursday ,
JulJuly 31 , 2025Summer Trivia at the LJCC: Singo Fundraiser!
Thursday, Jul 31st 7:00p to 9:00p
Join us for a night of Singo - musical bingo! All proceeds go to support the LJCC Religious School. -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 24 , 2025Blintz Rolling!
Sunday, Aug 24th 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. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 7 , 2025Blintz 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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