Highlights from the 2023 Annual Meeting
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The LJCC is realizing a long-time goal of establishing an endowment thanks to the generous gift of 75K from the estate of Anita Herzfeld. The establishment of the L'dor V'dor fund is a significant step toward ensuring organizational stability and long-term fiscal health.
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New board line-up for FY24: President, Robin Rosenberg; Vice-President, Shelley Skie; Treasurer, Jordan Yochim; Corresponding Secretary, Suzanne Sherr; Past President, Carrie Caine. Members at large: Anne Eliades, Michael Hennecke, Bob Litan, Greg Rudnick, & Rebecca Swinburne Romine.
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LJCC membership is on the rise with an increase of 18% since the 2022 Annual Meeting. Program and Engagement Director, Lara Giordano, attributes this increase to more consistent activity; advanced planning; expanded offerings; increased quality of communications; and targeted member outreach
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The following programmatic and engagement goals were stipulated for FY24:
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We will seek to increase the number of monthly in-person Shabbat services; to bring in song-leaders for these services; and to re-establish the practice of sponsored onegs & kiddush luncheons.
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We will aim to foster relationships with area rabbis for the sake of being able to support our membership through lifecycle events and for the sake of connectivity with the greater Jewish network in NE Kansas.
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We aspire to increase our social, cultural, and educational offerings to engage a broader community of Jewish individuals and Lawrencians.
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We hope to pursue collaborative opportunities with area organizations such as the Lawrence Art Center and the Lawrence Public Library while enhancing already existing connections with area faith organizations (e.g. Hillel, Chabad, Temple Beth Sholom, etc.).
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We will engage in targeted fundraising efforts to increase organizational capacity and ensure long-term financial stability.
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The 2023 Blintz Brunch is scheduled for November 5. Volunteer now! See last week's announcements for a detailed description of our volunteer needs.
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The Religious School Advisory Committee is now the Family Programming Committee (FPC). The FPC now oversees all aspects of student religious education and family-focused programming.
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The religious school is thriving after its “post”-covid re-opening. As reported by Howard Lubliner (FPC chair) our students are highly engaged and - wonder of wonders! - find Hebrew school a pleasure. Kudos to Religious School Director, Rachel Downs-Doubrava, and our teachers, Sol Landman-Feldman and Bailey Kivett, for helping to foster a strong sense of community and friendship amongst our youngest members.
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The FPC is currently overseeing expansion of the religious school, including formalizing pre-K education and post-B’mitzvah teen programming. We continue to seek a curriculum facilitator for our teen program; please let potential candidates know!
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A chair is needed for the Cemetery Committee.
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A chair is needed for the Tikkun Olam Committee.
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The Ritual Committee seeks an additional member.
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A call was made for contributions to address pressing LJCC needs, including:
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Funding for a High Holidays Service Leader - goal of $8,500
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Funding for the Religious School - goal of $18,720
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Funding for Phase I of Landscaping proposal - goal of $10,400
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Sat, July 27 2024
21 Tammuz 5784
All Events
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 10 , 2024
Shabbat, Aug 10th 10:30a to 1:30p
Join us for Saturday Morning services led by Sam or Carrie Caine. This event will be followed by a Kiddush lunch. -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 11 , 2024
Sunday, Aug 11th 1:30p to 4:15p
Join the Lawrence Opera Theater, the LJCC, and the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education for this matinee performance of "The Path to Heaven." Premiered in 2018, "The Path to Heaven" is a powerful and moving one act opera with music by Adam Gorb and words by Ben Kaye. A tale of extremism, expedience and deceit, the work exposes the disintegration of the loves, lives and hopes of a family struggling to survive during the Holocaust. -
Thursday ,
AugAugust 15 , 2024Summer Trivia at the LJCC
Thursday, Aug 15th 7:00p to 9:00p
It's trivia summer at the LJCC with not one but two trivia nights! Join host Will Averill on Thursday, June 27th and host Morgan Hill on Thursday, August 15th for an evening of nachos (included with price of admission), drinks, and nerdy good times. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 16 , 2024
Friday, Aug 16th 7:00p to 8:30p
Join us for Friday Night services led by Judy & Caryn. This event will be followed by an oneg. -
Thursday ,
AugAugust 22 , 2024LINK
Thursday, Aug 22nd 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 ,
AugAugust 23 , 2024
Friday, Aug 23rd 7:00p to 8:30p
Join us for Friday Night services. This event will be followed by an oneg. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 24 , 2024
Shabbat, Aug 24th 8:00p to 10:00p
A Cocktail party to kick off the 2024-2025 academic year, reunite with old friends, and welcome new members of the Jewish community. We'll have small bites, dancing, and special guest DJ Megatouch, aka KU German Professor, Ari Linden. All members of the Lawrence Jewish community are invited to attend! -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 25 , 2024Monthly Board Meeting (Hybrid)
Sunday, Aug 25th 9:30a to 12:00p
If you wish to attend this board meeting and raise an issue with the board, please email Robin Rosenberg at robin.rosenberg@mac.com. Please Join the Zoom Room for this board meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84566367488?pwd=czZpU3Y1Uk1MempMejR2WloyWTRudz09 Meeting ID: 845 6636 7488 Passcode: BoardZoom -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 22 , 2024Monthly Board Meeting (Hybrid)
Sunday, Sep 22nd 9:30a to 12:00p
If you wish to attend this board meeting and raise an issue with the board, please email Robin Rosenberg at robin.rosenberg@mac.com. Please Join the Zoom Room for this board meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84566367488?pwd=czZpU3Y1Uk1MempMejR2WloyWTRudz09 Meeting ID: 845 6636 7488 Passcode: BoardZoom -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 22 , 2024On-site Historical Tour of Beni Israel Cemetery with Dr. David Katzman
Sunday, Sep 22nd 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. Recent improvements at the Cemetery have been made possible by a grant from the Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council.
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Sat, July 27 2024 21 Tammuz 5784