Los Alamos Jewish Center, Los Alamos

WELCOMING YOU HOME

The Los Alamos Jewish Center stands in unwavering support of Israel as the eternal homeland of the Jewish people.

The Los Alamos Jewish Center is our community's resource for Jewish worship, education,
life-cycle events, and social gatherings.

ABOUT US

We are a small, unaffiliated, egalitarian congregation that welcomes Jews from a variety of Jewish backgrounds.

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL REGISTRATION

The 2025-2026 Hebrew & Religious School meets weekly.

Classes are September through May

SERVICES

Please join us for our weekly Friday night Shabbat services (5:30 pm most weeks; 7pm second Fri), biweekly Saturday morning Torah service (10 am), and monthly community Shabbat dinners.

Jewish Holidays 2026

May 1 Pesach Sheni 14th of Iyyar 5786
May 5 Lag B'Omer 18th of lyyar 5786
May 21-23. Shavuot 5th -7th of Sivan

Upcoming Events

Multiple Dates
Fri, May 01
5:30pm Erev Shabbat & Oneg
Los Alamos
RSVP
May 01, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Los Alamos, 2400 Canyon Rd, Los Alamos, NM 87544, USA
Friday night service with food provided by one of our families
Multiple Dates
Sat, May 02
First Saturday Shabbat Morning Service / Torah Discussion and Prayers
Los Alamos Jewish Center
RSVP
May 02, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Los Alamos Jewish Center , 2400 Canyon Rd, Los Alamos, NM 87544, USA
All are welcome. In-person and on Zoom.
Sun, May 03
Learn to Bake Rugelach: Beginners to Advanced
Los Alamos Jewish Center
RSVP
May 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Los Alamos Jewish Center , 2400 Canyon Rd, Los Alamos, NM 87544, USA
Details below. Limited registration. (Free event but RSVP required.)
Mon, May 04
Lag B'Omer Nosh & Hike
Los Alamos Cooperative Market
RSVP
May 04, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Los Alamos Cooperative Market, 95 Entrada Dr, Los Alamos, NM 87544, USA
Meet at the Los Alamos Co-op, 95 Entrada, at 6pm for a quick no-host nosh. At 6:30pm we'll take the easy, walking 'Canyon Rim Trail' in celebration of Lag B'Omer.
Multiple Dates
Fri, May 08
7pm Kabbalat Shabbat & Oneg
Los Alamos
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May 08, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Los Alamos, 2400 Canyon Rd, Los Alamos, NM 87544, USA
All are welcome. Please join us for our 7pm Kabbalat Shabbat & Oneg
Multiple Dates
Sat, May 16
Third Saturday Torah Discussion / Shabbat Full Torah Service / Potluck
Los Alamos Jewish Center
RSVP
May 16, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Los Alamos Jewish Center , 2400 Canyon Rd, Los Alamos, NM 87544, USA
In-person and on Zoom. Please bring a beverage, side, or dessert to share.
Multiple Dates
Tue, May 19
Monthly Online Torah Study with Rabbi Jack
See newsletter link or email rabbi@lajc.org
RSVP
May 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
See newsletter link or email rabbi@lajc.org
Monthly close reading of text and discussion of upcoming Jewish holidays.
Multiple Dates
Fri, May 29
5:30pm Erev Shabbat & Community Dinner
Los Alamos
RSVP
May 29, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Los Alamos, 2400 Canyon Rd, Los Alamos, NM 87544, USA
Friday night service followed by a Community Dinner. Please bring a beverage, side, or dessert to share.

NEWS

Community Dinners, Onegs, & Holiday Meals

Check our website Event Page and Calendar for Holiday Meals and Community Dinners. Community Dinner sponsorships and Co-hostings are available for May and June. Your contribution is an appreciated community mitzvah, a good deed, while celebrating/honoring a special person or event in your life. Email president@lajc.org for more information. Thank you.

2026 Community 2nd Night Seder Dinner

LAJC's annual, family-friendly second night community seder was held on Thursday, April 2, 2026. A beautiful, well-attended event, attendees feasted on a delicious, catered dinner and camaraderie was enjoyed all around.

Religious Service Hours

Shabbat services are held every Friday evening. Join us for Shabbat services at 5:30 pm, followed by an Oneg (refreshments) provided by one of our member families. Monthly late service starts 7pm on the second Friday of the month. Join in person or on Zoom. ( Check your email for the Zoom link ). We customarily hold a catered community shabbat dinner on the last Friday of the month. Please check the website calendar to confirm the date and RSVP if you are planning to join

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