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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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Sun, April 28 2024
20 Nisan 5784

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Sunday ,
AprApril 28 , 2024

Dying Well Series: On Spiritual Aging with Rabbi Mark Levin
Sunday, Apr 28th 5:00p to 7:00p
The second installment of the LJCC Dying Well series features Rabbi Mark Levin, the founding rabbi of Congregation Beth Torah in Overland Park. Rabbi Levin will speak on the topic of “spiritual aging,” how we are able to create meaning and purpose in life not despite of but precisely in view of death.
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Friday ,
MayMay 3 , 2024

Shabbat Services
Friday, May 3rd 7:00p to 8:30p
Friday Night Services
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Saturday ,
MayMay 11 , 2024

Saturday Torah Services with Sam & Carrie & Alyssa
Shabbat, May 11th 10:30a to 12:00p
Join us for Saturday morning services.
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Friday ,
MayMay 17 , 2024

Nosh and Shabbat: Backyard Picnic Edition with the Benjamin Cartel Band
Friday, May 17th 5:30p to 8:30p
Join Lara Giordano (LJCC Program and Engagement Director) and Ari Linden at their home for a special Nosh and Shabbat BYO picnic, featuring musician Benjamin Cartel and his band. Lara and Ari will have challah, grape juice, kosher wine, and treats for the kiddos on hand. Bring a blanket and picnic to enjoy this al fresco concert with the fireflies.
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Sunday ,
MayMay 19 , 2024

Religious School Closing: Celebrating a year in learning
Sunday, May 19th 11:00a to 12:30p
Come celebrate a year in learning with the religious school kids and their families. The entire congregation is invited to enjoy food and refreshments and presentations from the youngest members of our community about what they've learned and why they love the LJCC. We do hope all will join and make this a rich intergenerational event!
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Thursday ,
MayMay 23 , 2024

LINK
Thursday, May 23rd 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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Thursday ,
MayMay 23 , 2024

"What Israel Means to Me:" a panel discussion
Thursday, May 23rd 7:00p to 9:00p
A panel of LJCC members discuss the ways in which Israel - as a place, an historical reality, a political state, an idea - has shaped their own Jewish identity.
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Friday ,
MayMay 24 , 2024

Virtual Candlelighting
Friday, May 24th 7:00p to 8:30p
Join us on Zoom for candlelighting.
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Sunday ,
MayMay 26 , 2024

Lag BaOmer Celebration with Chabad House of KU
Sunday, May 26th 4:30p to 6:30p
It's a joint celebration this year with KU's Chabad! Join LJCC President Robin Rosenberg and Rabbi and Rebbetzin Zalman for an afternoon of kosher BBQ (with veggie options), beer, and other refreshments and fun. Rachel D-D, our estimable Religious School Director, will be there with a collective origami art project.
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Friday ,
MayMay 31 , 2024

Friday Night Services with Barry & Caryn
Friday, May 31st 7:00p to 8:30p
Join us for Friday Night Services
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Shabbat Services

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Candle Lighting

: 7:58pm

Sun, April 28 2024 20 Nisan 5784