Weekly Announcements September 27, 2016
Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation’s
Weekly Announcements
September 27, 2016
Shabbat Services this Week
Join us on Friday, September 30 at 7:30pm for Shabbat Services led by Susan Elkins & Jack Winerock.
High Holy Days Reminder - Rosh Hashanah Eve Oneg
Once again, JCW is requesting your help with the oneg following Rosh Hashanah eve services. Please bring refreshments to share for the Erev Rosh Hashanah oneg on Sunday, October 2. Have items ready for serving (cakes cut and on a serving platter, etc.). Call the office with any questions.
High Holiday Services at the LJCC
Plan to join us for High Holiday services beginning with Erev Rosh Hashanah on Sunday, October 2 at 7:30pm. We are happy to announce that Cantor Benjamin Matis will be participating in some of our services, and Rabbi Mark Levin will deliver the Kol Nidre sermon this year. No tickets are required. Your donations are gratefully accepted. For our High Holiday schedule, go here.
Community Shabbat Dinner October 7
We will again gather for a Community Shabbat Dinner at Oriental Bistro, 1511 W. 23rd, at 6:00pm on Friday, October 7. We will order our own meal from the menu, and share candle and wine blessings. Please RSVP your plans to attend by calling Martha Taylor at 841-3328 or emailing Marty at ljcc@sunflower.com no later than Wednesday, Oct. 5.
October Adult Education Classes with Rabbi Mark Levin
Thursday, Oct. 20 7:00pm
Pluralism and Israel: Much More than the Kotel Controversy
Thursday, Oct. 27 7:00pm
The Mitzvah: Do Not Put a Stumbling Block Before the Blind and Its Modern Meaning.
Rabbi Mark Levin gave two challenging and meaningful lectures in September. We are looking forward to more enlightening discussions! Plan to join us for these wonderful opportunities to learn with this “brilliant, creative and approachable” Jewish scholar. (Quote taken from Susan Elkins, class participant).
Pastoral Counseling with Rabbi Levin
If you wish to schedule an appointment on the Thurs. afternoons when Rabbi Levin is here, starting at 2pm, email him (a week in advance) at markhowardlevin@gmail.com.
Wise Aging Class – beginning Oct. 27
Rabbi Levin has recently been trained and will lead a Wise Aging discussion group at the LJCC. The book, Wise Aging, available on Amazon, will be our textbook. Participants must commit to all sessions and make a serious effort to attend. We have openings for 8 to 12 participants. Sessions will take place one Thursday per month, 4:30-6pm, for 8 months beginning Oct. 27. The discussion group is free to members; nonmember fee is $150, and associate member fee is $50. To sign up, contact Marty at ljcc@sunflower.com or 841-7636. Enrollment is already starting to fill, so don’t delay! Deadline is Monday, Oct. 17, or when class is full.
It’s time to sign up for the Blintz Brunch!
This important community event is the LJCC’s main fundraiser of the year, and it takes EVERYONE to make sure it’s a success. We’ll need many hands to show up on Saturday, November 5th to help with the Blintz Brunch set-up, and there are many positions to be filled on November 6th for the LJCC’s 53rd Annual Blintz Brunch! Contact Steve Hurst (hurstlaw@aol.com or 766-0029) to let him know how you’d like to help. Don’t forget to bake your specialties for the bake sale!
LJCC Silent Auction ~ Contributions Needed!
The Silent Auction will be held upstairs in the Sanctuary in conjunction with this year's Blintz Brunch on November 6. The Silent Auction makes a significant contribution, upwards of $5,000 each year, to the LJCC budget. Consider donating something to help make this year's sale a success. A few examples are listed below, but additional ideas are welcome:
¨ Antiques
¨ Art work--paintings, sculptures, glasswork, pottery
¨ Food-- homemade baked goods, a special meal in your home
¨ Furniture items in good condition--lamps, rocking chairs, small tables
¨ Services that you can provide--housecleaning, gardening
¨ Tickets for Lied Center Performances or KU Basketball games
¨ Unique jewelry
Contact Suzy Achleitner at achleits@ku.edu if you have something to donate. We reserve the right to politely refuse an item based upon whether we believe it will sell at a reasonable price.
Women’s Lunch Group
The Women's Luncheon group will meet on Saturday, October 29th, at 12:30pm at Nagoya Restaurant, at the Malls, 711 W. 23rd. Everyone is invited and encouraged to come and bring a friend.
Scheduling Events at the LJCC
Our calendar is currently complicated by renovations. Please contact LJCC Office, 785-841-7636, to schedule events at the center. Email is ljcc@sunflower.com. Deadline to submit items for Weekly Announcements is every Monday at noon. Deadline for newsletter is the 15th of the preceding month.
Shabbat Schedule:
Friday, September 30
7:30pm Shabbat Service with Susan Elkins & Jack Winerock
Friday, October 7
6:00pm Community Shabbat Dinner at Oriental Bistro
Friday, October 14
7:30pm Shabbat Service with Cantorial Soloist, Rachel Black
High Holiday Service Schedule:
Rosh Hashanah
Sun. Oct. 2 7:30pm Rosh Hashanah Eve
Cantorial Soloist Rachel Black, Cheryl Lester
Shiray Shabbat musical service downstairs
Mon. Oct. 3 9:30am First Day of Rosh Hashanah
Cantor Benjamin Matis
Jack Winerock
3:00pm Tashlich Services Burcham Park
7:30pm Evening of Rosh Hashanah
Jack Winerock
Tues. Oct. 4 9:30am Second Day of Rosh Hashanah
Jack Winerock, Erica Fox Zabusky
Yom Kippur
Tues. Oct. 11 7:30pm Kol Nidre
Sermon Rabbi Mark Levin
Cantor Benjamin Matis
Wed. Oct. 12 9:30am Yom Kippur Services
Cantor Benjamin Matis
Jack Winerock
1:00pm Yiskor Memorial Service
5:30pm Afternoon Services, Neilah
