Ames Jewish Congregation is a welcoming center for Jewish life in Ames, fostering faith, learning, and community through openness, participation, and shared responsibility. The congregation embraces Jews of all ages, life stages, and levels of observance, while also welcoming families and household members of any faith. Rabbi-led services, Torah study, and adult education provide regular opportunities for worship, study, and connection in an inclusive communal setting. Shaped by a Reform Zionist outlook and a strong ethic of mutual care, the congregation offers a communal home grounded in belonging, learning, and active involvement.