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. 21 Mar
  2. 28 Mar
  3. 29 Mar

    Adult Ed with Rabbi B

    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  4. 17 Apr

    Rabbi Led Reform Service

    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  5. 18 Apr

    Rabbi Led Torah Study

    10:00 am - 11:30 am
  6. 19 Apr

    Adult Ed with Rabbi B

    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

 

 

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