Leni & Neil Salkind
Leni & Neil Salkind
In 1973, my husband Neil and I moved to Lawrence straight out of graduate school. When we arrived, I called the LJCC right away to ask if there was a pool for us to use -- and instead found a warm and welcoming congregation in my new hometown. That same summer we arrived, so did a number of other young couples (Katzmans, Kleiners, Winerock/Elkins, and other families who were essential to the LJCC over the years). As we all settled in, we also quickly connected with the LJCC and with each other.
Over our years in Lawrence, Neil and I were highly involved in many aspects of the congregation - both serving as President; teaching Sunday school; chairing the Blintz Brunch and helping out with the bake sale; and as well serving on the LJCC board and the board of the Jewish Community Women. Neil and I also devoted ourselves to providing community meals - for Shabbat; latkes for Chanukah' casseroles for LINK; whatever was needed for the community Seder.
This wonderful, hamish community has always meant that if help was needed, then someone was helping. From baby naming and bris to bar and bat mitzvahs (one of each in our family) to the community joining us to sit shiva for Neil: we have always had support from our LJCC community in times of both joy and sadness. As time moved on, we became the older members of the community and younger membership seemed to slow. When I hear of the surge of new membership I am so pleased to know that those baby naming and bar/bat mitzvahs will continue to happen.
Now that Neil has passed and I no longer live in Lawrence, life is different. But years ago, we both made a commitment to the LJCC. Then as now, we wanted the center to flourish. When we revised our wills, we included the LJCC as a recipient of a planned contribution in addition to the annual donation that we already give.
We are so happy to be able to ensure that future Lawrencians benefit from the programs and services that have meant so much to us - and to our children.
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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