Committees
Committees

As a lay-led community, there is always work to be done -from caring for the B'nai Israel Cemetery to organizing the High Holidays. Whether you are a musician, a baker, an accountant, a gardener, or an educator, your unique skills are valuable. The LJCC is a collective endeavor, its shape and vitality determined by those who choose to be involved.
No matter who you are we would love to work in partnership with you to keep our Jewish community active and fulfilled. Email us at lawrencejcc@gmail.com or call us at 785-841-7636 to find out how to get involved.
Ritual Committee
The ritual committee is at the heart of the LJCC, planning services, holidays, lifecycle events, and other religious observances. The committee meets monthly to make sure things run smoothly and that the community has lay leaders for all of its ritual needs.
Family programming Committee
Family Programming Committee Working closely alongside the religious school director, the Family Programming Committee (FPC) oversees education and youth and family programming from preschool to the post-B'mitzvah teen years. The FPC works to achieve the shared communal goal to integrate our youngest members (and their learning) into the broader life of the congregation.
blintz Brunch committee
The Blintz Brunch is one of our favorite (and most fabled) events - and our main annual fundraiser. Yearly, the Sunday before election day, the LJCC opens its doors to the entire Lawrence community. All are welcome to join, especially those with experience in marketing, organization, and administration.
CEMETERY COMMITTEE
The cemetery committee oversees and manages the B'nai Israel Cemetery on behalf of the LJCC board. The B'nai Israel Cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2013 and the LJCC is honored to serve as its steward.
Tikkun olam
The LJCC currently pursues Tikkun Olam through its Mitzah of the Month program as well as participation in LET-US (Lawrence Ecology Teams United in Sustainability) and the Lawrence Interdenominational Nutritional Kitchen (L.INK). We always need volunteers for LINK. You can help by providing casseroles, side-dishes, fruit, and desserts or by volunteering to serve lunch or making a financial contribution. The LJCC invites new and existing members to join the Tikkun Olam committee and to inspire our community to pursue social justice through educational and humanitarian programs.
BLESSINGS"/CHESED COMMITTEE
We might lack for a rabbi, but we don’t have to lack for care of one another. This volunteer list is contacted when someone in our community is in need of a little extra care - a meal train; a friendly face or a ride to an appointment; some flowers; whatever it might be.
Fri, April 25 2025
27 Nisan 5785
All Events
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Friday ,
AprApril 25 , 2025
Friday, Apr 25th 5:30p to 7:00p
Join us for an early family-friendly nosh and Shabbat. We'll Nosh and then Shabbat with services starting 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. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 26 , 2025"Transplanting Heritage:" Reception & Havdalah at the Watkins
Shabbat, Apr 26th 6:00p to 7:30p
The LJCC is partnering with the Watkins for a reception & Havdalah during the "Transplanting Heritage: Judaica from the Klein Collection" Exhibit. See the exhibit at 6pm before a Havdalah observance at 7pm with the LJCC Ritual Committee. -
Friday ,
MayMay 2 , 2025
Friday, May 2nd 7:00p to 9:00p
Join Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg and Barry Shalinsky for Friday Night Services and a potluck oneg. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 3 , 2025Havdalah hosted by the LJCC Queer Caucus
Shabbat, May 3rd 7:00p to 9:00p
The LJCC's Queer Caucus invites you to join them for Havdalah and socializing. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 4 , 2025
Sunday, May 4th 3:00p to 4:30p
A look at the daily prayer cycle, the weekly liturgical cycle, and the annual cycles of Torah readings and holidays. -
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. -
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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Fri, April 25 2025 27 Nisan 5785
Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation
917 Highland Drive
Lawrence, KS 66044
785.841.7636
lawrencejcc@gmail.com
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