Check out the information below. We hope you’ll join us soon at a Shabbat service or event.
We welcome Shabbat most Friday evenings at 6 pm in the Aspen Chapel, indoors or in the garden during summer months. At least once a month, we hold Friday Shabbat services in Carbondale or at Camp Bashert along the Roaring Fork River near Glenwood Springs. During the summer months, we occasionally hold Saturday morning services atop Ajax Mountain. In the winter, we gather some Saturday mornings for a brief Shabbat service on Buttermilk Mountain.
All of these services include English and Hebrew, prayer and song, led by our clergy and professional musicians.
Dress comfortably. You’ll see everything from casual mountain wear (jeans and hiking boots) to business casual. There’s no formal dress code – just come as you are.
Absolutely! We love welcoming visitors. Whether you’re here for a weekend, a season, or longer, you’re always welcome at AJC.
Most of our services and programs are open and free to attend, especially regular Shabbat services. Some special events, holidays, or dinners may require an RSVP or suggested donation – please check our calendar or contact us to learn more.
Yes, we do! Every Friday, we gather to schmooze and nosh after services. We also host monthly community dinners after Shabbat services.
Yes! At Aspen Jewish Congregation, we are committed to creating a welcoming and accessible environment for all who are interested in participating in our community’s ritual, learning, and celebratory events, including people who do not identify as Jewish or were not raised Jewish.
Yes! We are a multigenerational congregation, offering programs that enable your family, children, and grandchildren to thrive in a connected Jewish community. We hold monthly tot-friendly Shabbat Sings. We always have child-friendly activities at Shabbat services. Lay-led family events, community events, such as our Mountaintop Shabbat and Concert, and holiday celebrations all provide opportunities to build community with your Jewish peers. Please check out our Young Families page for more information.
Yes, services at Aspen Chapel and the Aspen Chapel garden are wheelchair accessible, and we strive to accommodate all needs. If you have specific accessibility questions, please reach out in advance of your visit.
Reach out to our Executive Director, Jason Schnissel, at director@aspenjewish.org or 970-925-8245, ext. 5. We’re happy to help!
