Temple Aaron in Trinidad, CO is the oldest continually operating Jewish Synagogue in CO 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 Commemorative Coins Available Now!
Temple Aaron of Trinidad has created beautiful commemorative coins in celebration of the 140th anniversary of the founding of Congregation Aaron in 1883, and in honor of its designation as a National Historic Landmark in December 2023. Proceeds will support restoration including replacement of the synagogue’s original roof.
Minted of pure silver, the front of each coin features Temple Aaron, while the back depicts a proud image of Fishers Peak.
June 2024: Temple Aaron receives State Historic Fund grant for new roof
May 20, 2024: Temple Aaron receives Endangered Places Progress Award
May 3, 2024: PBS Colorado Voices: How to Save a Synagogue
May 1, 2024: National Park Service: Trinidad'sTemple Aaron
May 27, 2024: LISTEN: Colorado Matters on CPR: Temple Aaron's Historic Achievement.
City of Trinidad declares Temple Aaron Day Dec. 22, 2023
May 2023: Jewish Colorado: The Trinidad Yahrzeit Project
Temple Aaron holds Torah studies on Zoom each month. Upcoming dates include the following, all at 10 am MT:
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December 14, 2024 - Rabbi Harry Rosenfeld
Hanukkah Celebration at Temple Aaron
Friday and Saturday, Dec 27-28: Shabbat services + an all-out Hanukkah celebration Dec. 28
Click below for more info on all events.