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
Temple Aaron is joining thousands of Colorado nonprofits for Colorado Gives Day on Tuesday, Dec. 8, a statewide day of giving that brings Coloradans together to support the causes and communities they care about.
This year, we have a $50,000 matching grant -- so every dollar donated during this time is matched, dollar for dollar, up to that amount.
Early giving is happening now - click HERE to make your donation and let your gift be matched!
And if you make a recurring monthly donation to Temple Aaron, Colorado Gives Day will match your first month's donation up to $100.
Thank you all for your support!
Give today to change someone's tomorrow
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.
Temple Aaron Historic Archive
Below please enjoy some of the historic documents and photos available in Temple Aaron’s growing Historic Archives. Other archived records about Temple Aaron can also be found at the American Jewish Archives in Cincinnati, the Beck Archives at University of Denver, and the Trinidad Carnegie Public Library, among others. We extend heartfelt thanks to these institutions for their collaboration and assistance in helping Temple Aaron to locate, access, and share these treasures with you.
Please note, the items below are in reverse chronological order, so the oldest items will appear on the last pages as you scroll through the archive. Please also note, this is not a complete archive; we will be adding more as we are able, and if you have documents or photographs that should be included, we invite you to submit them at info@templeaaron.org. Thank you!
Temple Aaron Online
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: Rabbi Joe Black with Rabbi Joe Charnes, Sept. 16, 2026 on Judaism
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
