is the oldest continually operating Jewish Synagogue in its original location in Colorado and the mountain west. Today she is home to a resurgence of interest and open for a variety of cultural and religious events. In December 2023, Temple Aaron became a National Historic Landmark. In May 2024, it received the Endangered Places Progress Award from Colorado Preservation, Inc
Temple Aaron in Trinidad, Colorado
A beacon of faith, community, and heritage
Our Story & Mission
Temple Aaron of Trinidad, Colorado, a Colorado non-profit organization, aims to:
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Nurture an active, growing Jewish congregation for all who consider Temple Aaron a special place;
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Hold Jewish and appropriate secular events so that Temple Aaron remains a place of Jewish worship connected to its community;
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Preserve Temple Aaron for future generations.
Celebrate with us! Passover Seder Registration is open
Temple Aaron holds traditional services at major holidays, interfaith conversations and monthly Torah Studies on Zoom, musical events, and other community gatherings.
Registration for our Passover Seder (March 28) is now open!
March 18: Jordan Wax and Jake Shulman-Ment
live Klezmer show
Hitting the road together for the first time, Jordan Wax and Jake Shulman-Ment draw from many combined decades as bearers and innovators of klezmer and Yiddish song.
Tickets: $20 (via Venmo). Doors open 7:30, and show starts 8 pm Wed, March 18 at Temple Aaron
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Torah Studies
Torah Study Rabbi Rachel Isaacs June 8, 2025
Torah Study with Rabbi Caryn Aviv, November 8, 2025
Torah Study with Rabbi Joe Charnes, January 24, 2026
Seeking Sacred Understanding
Seeking Sacred Understanding: Bishop Phyllis A. Spiegel, 12th Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Utah November 11, 2025
Seeking Sacred Understanding: Rabbi Joe Charnes with Dr. Richard Joseph and Mario Serna, PhD, December 16, 2025
Seeking Sacred Understanding: Prof. Matthew Thiessen, Jan. 28, 2026 on the Jewish Nature of Paul
Temple Aaron extends sincere thanks to our entire community for making this year's Colorado Gives Day a tremendous success. Your generosity helped to raise over $19,000, which is being used to support Temple Aaron's preservation effort. Learn more HERE.
