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

 
2024-09 high hoildays anouncement

Upcoming Events

  1. 28 Sep

    Selichot service via Zoom

    8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  2. 02 Oct

    Erev Rosh Hashanah service

    8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
  3. 03 Oct

    Rosh Hashanah morning service

    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  4. 03 Oct

    Children's service

    3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
  5. 03 Oct

    Taschlich

    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  6. 11 Oct

    Kol Nidre

    8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

 

 

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Creating High Holiday Memories for Children

Creating High Holiday Memories for Children sdolgov

Finding ways to make the High Holidays meaningful for your child is an important way to nurture their Jewish identity. There are many ways to celebrate at home, like reading books, making crafts, or discussing what the holiday means to you and them.

Jewish Pride + Jewish Community = Strong Jewish Future

Jewish Pride + Jewish Community = Strong Jewish Future jemerman

In North America, our community has been dealing with rising levels of antisemitism and fears about being attacked for the crime of being Jewish. It was against this backdrop that I arrived in the safe haven that is URJ's Crane Lake Camp.

Why is Jewish Summer Camp Important?

Why is Jewish Summer Camp Important? jemerman

Jewish summer camps provide children the opportunity to immerse themselves in Jewish culture, engage in ritual and education, challenge themselves physically and spiritually, and prepare to be leaders in and out of the Jewish community.

Meet These Hispanic Jews Impacting the World

Meet These Hispanic Jews Impacting the World jemerman

Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from September 15 - October 15 and is a month-long celebration of Latinx history and culture. Meet some notable Hispanic Jews who have made a noteworthy difference in the world-whether that's through influencing policy, magic, or writing a catchy song!