Welcome to the Ames Jewish Congregation
AJC is a community that honors our Jewish traditions, applies our Jewish faith to today’s life, and works toward continuation of the Jewish people.

The Ames Jewish Congregation (AJC) is a special place that nurtures community, learning, and faith in a way that is welcoming and accessible to all. AJC is a home for Jews of all ages, stages of life, and degrees of religious observance, plus their families and household members of any faith. Students welcome!

We are:

  • A place to worship
  • A place to make friends
  • A place to celebrate holidays
  • A place to share life cycle events
  • A place to learn
  • A place to participate in social action
  • A place to play!

Please visit us at an upcoming service or event (or two or three) soon—no commitment required.

For more information, click here to contact us

 

AJC will be having a full High Holy Day schedule of worship services. For details, please refer to AJC’s recent High Holiday newsletter or the Blast or email ajciowa@gmail.com. 

Please use this link to indicate if you plan to come to any of the High Holiday services this year. This helps us with security, seating, and food needs. 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

There are no upcoming events at this time.

 

 

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

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Wearing Strength: Jewelry as a Symbol of Jewish Resilience

Wearing Strength: Jewelry as a Symbol of Jewish Resilience jemerman

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Nobody Wants This, Season Two: Netflix's Awkward Conversion Class

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