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:
Fri, April 25 2025
27 Nisan 5785
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Friday ,
AprApril 25 , 2025
Friday, Apr 25th 5:30p to 7:00p
Join us for an early family-friendly nosh and Shabbat. We'll Nosh and then Shabbat with services starting 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. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 26 , 2025"Transplanting Heritage:" Reception & Havdalah at the Watkins
Shabbat, Apr 26th 6:00p to 7:30p
The LJCC is partnering with the Watkins for a reception & Havdalah during the "Transplanting Heritage: Judaica from the Klein Collection" Exhibit. See the exhibit at 6pm before a Havdalah observance at 7pm with the LJCC Ritual Committee. -
Friday ,
MayMay 2 , 2025
Friday, May 2nd 7:00p to 9:00p
Join Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg and Barry Shalinsky for Friday Night Services and a potluck oneg. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 3 , 2025Havdalah hosted by the LJCC Queer Caucus
Shabbat, May 3rd 7:00p to 9:00p
The LJCC's Queer Caucus invites you to join them for Havdalah and socializing. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 4 , 2025
Sunday, May 4th 3:00p to 4:30p
A look at the daily prayer cycle, the weekly liturgical cycle, and the annual cycles of Torah readings and holidays. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 10 , 2025
Shabbat, May 10th 10:30a to 1:00p
Join us for a special Saturday Morning Services. Professor Steve Bien-Aime will give a talk on inclusive language and veganism at the conclusion of our Synagogue Vegan Challenge. -
Friday ,
MayMay 16 , 2025Annual Backyard Nosh and Shabbat Picnic at Lara & Ari's - it's (basically) Lag BaOmer!
Friday, May 16th 5:30p to 7:30p
It's almost summer, which means it's time to kick off our Shabbat picnic season! Lara and Ari are happy to be able to welcome you to their home for a BYO-picnic to mark Lag BaOmer - and to celebrate the respective graduations of Henry and Yoni. -
Friday ,
MayMay 23 , 2025
Friday, May 23rd 7:00p to 9:00p
Potluck oneg to follow -
Friday ,
MayMay 30 , 2025
Friday, May 30th 6:00p to 8:00p
A casual dinner and candlelighting at Oriental Bistro -
Sunday ,
JunJune 1 , 2025Shavuot
Sunday, Jun 1st 3:00p to 6:00p
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