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

    AJC commemorates all life cycle events, celebration of Shabbat and holidays as well as offering social functions to enhance holiday observance. Religious school is provided for pre-school through confirmation and adult education programs are sponsored.

     

     

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    The Ames Jewish Congregation serves people who wish to identify with and participate in the practice of Judaism through religious observance, education, and community involvement. Although affiliated with the Reform movement, the congregation tries to meet the needs of all Jews in the Ames area. The congregation is served by a part time ordained rabbi, a cantorial soloist, and many volunteers.

     

     

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.
At the present time, most AJC events are being carried out via Zoom.
Contact ajciowa@gmail.com for information about Zoom connections.

Upcoming Events

  1. Fri 05

    Zoom Shabbat Service Led by Rabbi

    Mar 05 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  2. Sat 20

    Adult education

    Mar 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:15 am
  3. Sat 27

    Erev Pesach

    Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread
  4. Sun 28

    Pesach I

    Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread
  5. Mon 29

    Pesach II

    Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread
  6. Tue 30

    Pesach III (CH”M)

    Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread

 

 

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