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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.
So that all are comfortable attending our services, and out of concern for the health and safety of our community, the current Covid policy is that masks are optional, though encouraged. A section at the front of the sanctuary is reserved for only those who are masked. A Zoom option is available for all services. Please contact us at least 24 hours before the service at ajciowa@gmail.com if you need a Zoom link.
 

Upcoming Events

  1. 24 Sep

    Kol Nidre

    8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
  2. 25 Sep

    Yom Kippur Morning Service

    10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  3. 25 Sep

    Children's Service

    3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
  4. 25 Sep

    Afternoon Service

    4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
  5. 25 Sep

    Yizkor

    5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
  6. 25 Sep

    Neilah and Havdalah

    6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

 

 

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Judgment Days

Judgment Days jemerman September 21, 2023

High Holidays
an image of a prayer book opened, two shofars and a tallit on a white wooden surface
Some label Rosh HaShanah and the period between the New Year and Yom Kippur as "Judgment Days," a time during which the trajectory of our lives for the coming year is reached.

Enhancing Mitzvot on Simchat Torah with Three Nature Crafts for Children

Enhancing Mitzvot on Simchat Torah with Three Nature Crafts for Children jemerman September 18, 2023

Sh'mini Atzeret and Simchat Torah
an image of three young girls picking berries off a bush
As summer changes to autumn in St. Louis, we seek ways to find nature-based connections...

Jewish Women at War: Golda, You're So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah

Jewish Women at War: Golda, You're So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah jemerman September 18, 2023

Arts and Culture
an image of a pair of black glasses sitting next to movie theater popcorn on a red chair with a light shining bright behind
Two very different Jewish films have emerged on the 2023 late summer film scene. One depicts the trials and tribulations of a 75-year-old legislator during the greatest crisis of her life, the other portrays a 12-year-old girl on the cusp of adulthood.

Simple Ways to Make Yom Kippur Meaningful at Home with Young Children

Simple Ways to Make Yom Kippur Meaningful at Home with Young Children jemerman September 13, 2023

High Holidays
an image of a toddler boy and girl playing while other kids watch in the background
As the high holidays approach, we are reminded that there are so many meaningful Jewish moments to celebrate. Within the joy and ruach (spirit) of holidays like Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah, lies the solemn and serious Yom Kippur. There are a myriad of ways to make Yom Kippur meaningful for young children, for whom especially, Yom Kippur is not an easy holiday to understand.

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