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. 23 Feb

    AJC Book Club

    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  2. 07 Mar

    Shabbat Service

    7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  3. 08 Mar

    Torah Study

    10:00 am - 11:00 am
  4. 09 Mar

    Adult education

    10:00 am - 11:30 am

 

 

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Meet Four Black Jewish Leaders

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Supporting Immigrants and Refugees in This Challenging Moment

Supporting Immigrants and Refugees in This Challenging Moment jemerman February 6, 2025 Immigration Justice Image Welcoming the stranger, or immigrant, is a core part of Jewish tradition, mentioned 36 times in the Torah. We affirm our commitment to create the same opportunities for today's immigrants that were so valuable to our own community not so many years ago.

Experiencing a Divorce? You are not Alone

Experiencing a Divorce? You are not Alone jemerman January 17, 2025 Divorce Image Starting from the Torah we see that divorce is acceptable in Judaism, that not all marriages are meant to last, and that one or both individuals in the couple have their reasons.

Unlock Sephardi Culture and Connection with these 10 Ladino Phrases

Unlock Sephardi Culture and Connection with these 10 Ladino Phrases jemerman January 17, 2025 Jewish Life Around the World Image Growing up in Seattle, I was fortunate to be surrounded by the city's vibrant Sephardi Jewish community. Seattle, with its large Sephardi population, was the perfect place to grow up immersed in the language and flavors of this unique Jewish culture.