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We are an unaffiliated and lay-led Jewish community in Lawrence, KS.

We are locals, we are transplants, we are Jews by birth, we are Jews by choice, and we are family and neighbors who love Jewish community.

We are egalitarian and pluralistic and we welcome folks who want to be with us in that spirit.

Join us for Services

We provide Friday night or Saturday morning Shabbat services as well as holiday services and celebrations.

Given the diversity of our community and our commitment to inclusivity, our services are in both Hebrew and English, with lay leaders having the option to lead from Reform, Conservative, and Reconstructionist prayer books and handouts.

As a general rule, we have Friday night services (either in-person or virtually) every week save for the second weekend of the month when we hold Saturday Torah services.

Visit our upcoming schedule of services and other events here.

Contact us

Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation

917 Highland Avenue

Lawrence, KS 66044

lawrencejcc@gmail.com

785.841.7636

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Our Mission

We are a pluralistic and egalitarian community. Our mission is to be an inclusive and thriving center of Jewish spiritual, cultural, and social life in the Lawrence area. We welcome a diverse spectrum of Jews and people interested in Judaism.

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Thu, August 7 2025
13 Av 5785

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Friday ,
AugAugust 8 , 2025

Friday Night Services (Hybrid)
Friday, Aug 8th 7:00p to 9:00p
Barry Shalinsky leads with a potluck oneg to follow
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Friday ,
AugAugust 15 , 2025

Nosh & Shabbat (Hybrid)
Friday, Aug 15th 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 leading a musical services beginning at 6:30pm. The Family Programming Committee will provide a main. Potluck contributions are encouraged. If possible, let us know in the notes section what you will bring.
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Tuesday ,
AugAugust 19 , 2025

Community Mural Project: design meeting
Tuesday, Aug 19th 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 fourth working meeting with Dave.
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Thursday ,
AugAugust 21 , 2025

Welcome Back Mixer
Thursday, Aug 21st 8:00p to 9:30p
A Cocktail party to kick off the 2025 - 2026 academic year, reunite with old friends, and welcome new members of the Jewish community. We'll have small bites, tasty beverages, and music. All members of the Lawrence Jewish community are invited to attend!
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Friday ,
AugAugust 22 , 2025

Tour of Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
Friday, Aug 22nd 3:00p to 4:00p
The LJCC Tikkun Olam Committee invites you to take a tour of the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center to learn more about its work.
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Friday ,
AugAugust 22 , 2025

Shabbat-out-on-the-town!
Friday, Aug 22nd 6:00p to 8:00p
Join LJCC President Rita York Hennecke and other friends and members for a casual dinner and candlelighting at Aladdin Cafe in downtown Lawrence.
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Sunday ,
AugAugust 24 , 2025

Blintz 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.
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Friday ,
AugAugust 29 , 2025

Friday Night Services (Hybrid)
Friday, Aug 29th 7:00p to 9:00p
Azariah Betzalel leads with a potluck oneg to follow
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Sunday ,
AugAugust 31 , 2025

First Aid Training
Sunday, Aug 31st 9:30a to 5:30p
This First Aid Training includes training in identifying and responding to common sudden illnesses such as seizures, strokes, allergic reactions, poisoning and diabetic emergencies. It also will involve the following add-ons: *Life-Threatening Bleeding and Tourniquet Application *Head, Neck, Muscle, Bone, Joint Injuries and Splinting *Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Administration *Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-Injector Administration *Asthma and Quick Relief Medication Administration You will also receive: The Red Cross 2-year Certification and free digital training material Lunch and snacks will be provided. Class cost will be covered by the FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant we received in 2024.
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 7 , 2025

Blintz 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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Friday Night Services (Hybrid)

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Candle Lighting

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Thu, August 7 2025 13 Av 5785

Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation

917 Highland Drive

Lawrence, KS 66044

785.841.7636

lawrencejcc@gmail.com

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