LGBTQIA+ Caucus
LGBTQIA+ Caucus
The Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation has a sizable LGBTQIA+ cohort, which includes many trans and nonbinary people. The Queer Caucus was formed in May 2024 to strengthen community ties, empower and support each other, and to forward the goals of inclusivity at the congregation. We welcome new members who fall under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella, and we are looking forward to providing a welcoming, friendly, and inclusive community to Jewish queer and trans people in Lawrence and the greater KC Metro area. We are happy to support queer and trans teens (guardians welcome). For inquiries, please contact Nixx (they/them).
On June 1st 2024, the LGBTQIA+ Caucus convened for the first time and articulated the following founding principles:
We operate on principles of consensus, transparency, shared governance and rotating representation - there will be no formal leadership in the group.
We are committed to working with LJCC leadership and have the best interest of the congregation in mind at all times as we work towards a more inclusive and pluralistic future.
Mon, October 7 2024
5 Tishrei 5785
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Friday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2024
Friday, Oct 11th 7:00p to 9:00p
Please register at https://ljcc.shulcloud.com/hh. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024
Shabbat, Oct 12th 9:30a to 7:00p
Please register at https://ljcc.shulcloud.com/hh. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024
Shabbat, Oct 12th 7:00p to 9:00p
Please register at https://ljcc.shulcloud.com/hh. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 18 , 2024
Friday, Oct 18th 5:15p to 7:30p
Join us under the sukkah for pizza, refreshments, and some lulav-shaking-good-times. We'll follow our nosh with a musical services led by Molly Handelman. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 24 , 2024LINK
Thursday, Oct 24th 11:30a to 2:00p
The purpose of LINK is to share home-cooked, nutritious meals with kindness in a safe and welcoming environment with families, those who are unhoused or hungry, physically or mentally disabled, or simply desirous of company. Please consider supporting this crucial program. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2024
Friday, Oct 25th 7:00p to 9:00p
With services leaders Azariah Betzalel, Sam Brody, & Carrie Caine. Oneg to follow -
Friday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2024
Friday, Dec 6th 5:00p to 7:00p
Mark your calendars for Mezuzahpallooza, a fun festival celebrating the commandment to hang the words of the Shema on our doorposts, taking place Friday, December 6 at 5 pm! We’ll hang mezuzot in all the doorways of the LJCC, we’ll feast together, and we’ll celebrate Shabbat with a short, kid-friendly, service starting at 6:30 pm. Register to attend [link]. Members and friends of the LJCC are invited to sponsor a mezuzah for $90, and sponsorship is not required to attend this event. We hope to see you all there! -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 26 , 2024LINK
Thursday, Dec 26th 11:30a to 2:00p
The purpose of LINK is to share home-cooked, nutritious meals with kindness in a safe and welcoming environment with families, those who are unhoused or hungry, physically or mentally disabled, or simply desirous of company. Please consider supporting this crucial program.
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Upcoming Events:
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 6:29pm |
Erev Yom Kippur : 7:00pm |
Shabbat Day
Yom Kippur : 9:30am |
Break the Fast : 7:00pm |