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. 16 Jan

    Rabbi Led Service

    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  2. 17 Jan

    Rabbi Led Torah Study

    10:00 am - 11:30 am
  3. 18 Jan

    Adult Ed with Rabbi B

    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  4. 27 Jan

    AJC Book Club

    4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  5. 07 Feb
  6. 21 Feb

    Rabbi Led Service

    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

 

 

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Jewish Tailgating: 7 Recipes That Will Score Big with Fans

Jewish Tailgating: 7 Recipes That Will Score Big with Fans jemerman

Try these Jewish-inspired recipes with bold, global flavors for a crowd-pleasing game day.

10 Jewish Athletes You Need to Know About

10 Jewish Athletes You Need to Know About jemerman

Meet 10 Jewish athletes leaving their mark on the sports world.

Sh'mot Haikus 5786

Sh'mot Haikus 5786 jemerman

Haikus about the weekly Torah portions.

When Antisemitism Comes to School

When Antisemitism Comes to School jemerman

This was not the first time a stranger or acquaintance asked for guidance or a listening ear. I've been approached with concerns about antisemitism in schools, at the grocery store, and even after exiting the bathroom at my temple.