Frances & Floyd Horowitz
The Horowitz Fund for B’nei Mitzvah Tutoring & Music
Frances & Floyd Horowitz
Floyd R. Horowitz (1930-2014) and Frances Degen Horowitz (1932-2021) played major roles in the Jewish community, at KU, and in Lawrence. Both, but especially Frances, were a national and international presence. They had met as youths in Long Beach, L.I., NY.
Floyd received a BA from Adelphi University and earned an MFA at Iowa’s Writer’s Workshop and a PhD in English at Iowa. He came to KU in 1961, taught in the English Department and chaired both the English Department and the Computer science Department. He served as president of the LJCC and headed the Lawrence and state ACLU. In 1991 he joined Hunter University, where he retired in 1996.
Frances Degen Horowitz graduated from Antioch College, then taught elementary school before earning her PhD from Iowa in 1959. When the Horowitzes moved to Lawrence in 1961, Frances joined the Domestic Science Department. Her research on early child development established her as a world renowned scholar and she transformed her department into the Department of Human Development and Family Life. From chair of Human Development she became an associate dean and then served as Vice Chancellor of Research and Graduate studies from 1978 to 1991, leaving KU to become President of the CUNY Graduate Center until 2005.
For 30 years, the Horowitz home at 505 Ohio hosted spirited Friday night sabbath dinners before the family attended services. Their table included a circle of regulars enhanced weekly by newcomers, Jewish visitors to Lawrence, Israelis, Horowitz students, and anyone who could use a good meal, engaging company and more Jewish knowledge. Floyd was the chef, and led the repartee and puns. And more puns, exchanged with sons Jason and Benjamin. The Horowitzes invited the entire Jewish community and others to their home on the second day of Rosh Hashanah and hosted Jewish visitors to KU. For decades Frances led a Saturday afternoon study group at 505 Ohio. Frances also initiated the adult women b’nai miztvot class and ceremony, which both resulted in her own bat mitzvah and produced a new generation of Torah readers at the Center. At the university and LJCC, she empowered women.
Frances, as a pioneering women academic and as a world-class scholar and administrator stood out as a model for integrating Judaism with other aspects of her life. She was engaged in life around her, both Jewish and the larger world. In addressing annually the graduate hooding ceremony in the spring, Frances would always provide a precept from Perkei Avot—the book of ethics—bringing Jewish learning and ethics to the occasion.
Fri, September 5 2025
12 Elul 5785
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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. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 7 , 2025On-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. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 13 , 2025
Shabbat, Sep 13th 10:30a to 1:30p
Join us for Saturday Morning services led by Sam Brody & Anna Yonas. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 14 , 2025Board Meeting (Hybrid)
Sunday, Sep 14th 9:30a to 11:30a
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 19 , 2025
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. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 21 , 2025Guided tour at the Spencer Museum of Art
Sunday, Sep 21st 12:00p to 1:00p
In advance of Reverse Tashlich on Sept 28, we will visit the KU's Spencer Art Museum for a guided tour of its special exhibit "Soundings: Making Culture at Sea". All ages are welcome. -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 22 , 2025Erev Rosh Hashanah Services & Dessert “Potluck” Oneg (Hybrid)
Monday, Sep 22nd 7:00p to 9:00p
Please register at ljcc.shulcloud.com/hh -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 23 , 2025Rosh Hashanah Day 1 (Hybrid)
Tuesday, Sep 23rd 9:30a to 1:00p
Please register at ljcc.shulcloud.com/hh -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 23 , 2025Tashlich at Burcham Park
Tuesday, Sep 23rd 3:00p to 4:00p
Tashlich at Burcham Park South Powerhouse Rd Lawrence, KS 66044 -
Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 24 , 2025Rosh Hashanah Day 2 (Hybrid)
Wednesday, Sep 24th 9:30a to 1:00p
Please register at ljcc.shulcloud.com/hh
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