Landsberg Fund
The Landsberg Fund for Jewish Adult Education
Melvin Lansberg
Melvin David Landsberg (1926-2016) taught literature in the KU English department from 1961 until he retired in 2009. A prize-winning John Dos Passos scholar, he earned his BA from New York’s City College, and taught high school while finishing his PhD at Columbia University in 1959. He is buried in the congregation’s B'nai Israel Cemetery.
For thirty years Landsberg was part of the circle of friends that Frances and Floyd Horowitz hosted at their Friday evening sabbath table. An urban New Yorker at heart, he never fully adapted to Lawrence or the Midwest, missing the Jewish world of his youth. A strong Zionist, he was a fierce defender of Israel. Landsberg’s endowment to the LJCC furthers his commitment to Jewish knowledge and education.
Sat, May 10 2025
12 Iyyar 5785
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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. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 18 , 2025Religious School Closing: Celebrating a year in learning
Sunday, May 18th 11:00a to 12:00p
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Tuesday ,
MayMay 20 , 2025LINK: informational session & discussion of our service at LINK (in person)
Tuesday, May 20th 5:30p to 6:30p
Gathering for current LINK volunteers to bring folks up to date and to discuss our participation in LINK -
Friday ,
MayMay 23 , 2025
Friday, May 23rd 4:30p to 6:30p
All LJCC members are invited to be a part of creating our community mural with local artist Dave Loewenstein! This will be our first working meeting with Dave. Come so that you can get to know Dave and so that Dave can get to know you/us! -
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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Friday ,
JunJune 6 , 2025
Friday, Jun 6th 7:00p to 9:00p
Friday Night Services with a potluck oneg to follow. Sarah Hinton of Global Midwives joins as part of our summer speaker series. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 8 , 2025Annual Meeting
Sunday, Jun 8th 10:30a to 1:00p
Doors open for the LJCC Annual Meeting at 10am! We'll enjoy mimosas, noshing, and schmoozing with the meeting beginning (virtually and in-person) at 10:30am. Please register to attend and let us know in the notes section if you will be there in person or online.
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