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, and monthly

community Shabbat dinners.

Jewish Holidays 2026

May 1 Pesach Sheni 14th of lyyar 5786
May 5 Lag B'Omer 18th of lyyar 5786
May 17 Rosh Chodesh 1 Sivan
May 21-23 Shavuot 5th -7th of Sivan 5786

Upcoming Events

Fri, May 22
Shabbat and Shavuot Festival Services 4pm Teaching / 5pm Yizkor / 5:30pm Service
Los Alamos
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May 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Los Alamos, 2400 Canyon Rd, Los Alamos, NM 87544, USA
Please join us to celebrate Shavuot, the day 3,000 years ago, when G‑d gave the Torah to the Jewish people at Mount Sinai. Dairy to commemorate: Cheesecake.
Sat, May 23
Tot Shabbat
Los Alamos
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May 23, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Los Alamos, 2400 Canyon Rd, Los Alamos, NM 87544, USA
The whole family is welcome to join us for Shabbat songs, fellowship and fun with a Tot Shabbat service for young kids (ideally 0-10 yrs old, but ALL ages are welcome). Stay for a small nosh afterwards.
Multiple Dates
Fri, May 29
5:30pm Graduation Shabbat & Community Dinner
Los Alamos
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May 29, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Los Alamos, 2400 Canyon Rd, Los Alamos, NM 87544, USA
Special blessings, kiddush, and Community Dinner of celebration. Please bring a beverage, side, or dessert to share.
Multiple Dates
Fri, Jun 05
5:30pm Erev Shabbat & Oneg
Los Alamos
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Jun 05, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 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, Jun 06
First Saturday Shabbat Morning Service / Torah Discussion and Prayers
Los Alamos Jewish Center
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Jun 06, 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.
Multiple Dates
Fri, Jun 12
7pm Kabbalat Shabbat & Oneg
Los Alamos
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Jun 12, 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, Jun 13
Tot Shabbat
Los Alamos
RSVP
Jun 13, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Los Alamos, 2400 Canyon Rd, Los Alamos, NM 87544, USA
The whole family is welcome to join us for Shabbat songs, fellowship and fun with a Tot Shabbat service for young kids (ideally 0-10 yrs old, but ALL ages are welcome). Stay for a small nosh afterwards.
Multiple Dates
Mon, Jun 15
The People of the Book(s) with Rabbi Jack
Mesa Public Library
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Jun 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave, Los Alamos, NM 87544, USA
Have a Blast with a three-part Introduction to the Jewish Canon. Join Rabbi Jack Shlachter for a three-part series on consecutive Monday evenings upstairs at the library beginning on June 15 at 6 PM.
Multiple Dates
Tue, Jun 16
Monthly Online Torah Study with Rabbi Jack
See newsletter link or email rabbi@lajc.org
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Jun 16, 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
Sat, Jun 20
Third Saturday Torah Discussion / Shabbat Full Torah Service / Potluck
Los Alamos Jewish Center
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Jun 20, 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 dish 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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