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. 27 Apr

    AJC Book Club

    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  2. 18 May

    AJC Book Club

    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

 

 

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

The Nevas Family's Enduring Passover Tradition: A Celebration of Freedom, Justice, and Community

The Nevas Family's Enduring Passover Tradition: A Celebration of Freedom, Justice, and Community sdolgov

The Nevas family's history is deeply rooted in their desire to make a positive impact on the world. This year's Seder, marked the next chapter in the family's tradition.

Five Ways Adults Can Support Jewish Teen Mental Health

Five Ways Adults Can Support Jewish Teen Mental Health sdolgov

Here are five key takeaways from the study, “Strength, Stress, and Support: A Portrait of Jewish Well-Being,” for adults looking to support teens’ mental health.

Building Bridges, Not Walls: A Passover Message

Building Bridges, Not Walls: A Passover Message jemerman

As we gather around the Seder table this year, let's defy the divisions of our polarized world and model a different way of being together.

Welcoming Baby

Welcoming Baby sdolgov

A brand-new baby is an astonishing being! How a tiny human could emerge from a mere bundle of cells, and the simple fact that any human being exists earthside, is truly remarkable.