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.

Upcoming Events

  1. 01 Feb

    AJC Book Club

    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  2. 07 Feb
  3. 21 Feb

    Rabbi Led Service

    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  4. 22 Feb

    Adult Ed with Rabbi B

    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  5. 07 Mar
  6. 27 Mar

    Rabbi Led Service

    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

 

 

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

The Power of Israeli Campers and Teens at URJ Camps

The Power of Israeli Campers and Teens at URJ Camps jemerman

URJ Camps connect Israeli and North American Jewish teens by helping them unplug.

The Jewish Origins of the American Toy Industry

The Jewish Origins of the American Toy Industry jemerman

How first-generation American Jews shaped middle-class childhoods of the 20th century.

Growing Good People, Training Great Athletes at 6 Points

Growing Good People, Training Great Athletes at 6 Points jemerman

How URJ 6 Points Sports Academy combines Jewish values and athletic excellence for an amazing summer.

Facing Finitude

Facing Finitude jemerman

While it's true that much of life is uncertain, one thing we can all be