Connection. Education. Compassion.
Gan Shalom Preschool
Build your child's foundation for learning—academically and spiritually. Families of all faiths are welcome at Gan Shalom.
Engman Camp Shalom
Engman Camp Shalom strives to provide a fun, engaging and safe environment for campers of all faiths. Check out what we have planned for 11 weeks of summer fun!
Iowa Jewish Historical Society
The IJHS is an award-winning institution that celebrates Iowa's Jewish heritage through education and preservation.
Jewish Family Services
We help our neighbors through outreach, family programs, senior adult services and financial assistance.
Our Mission
At the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines, our mission is to enrich Jewish living through connection, education, and compassion. Get to know us and the programs we offer in Central Iowa.
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We welcome you to join us for a wide range of local events! Use our calendar to find social, spiritual and educational gatherings.
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The entire Federation board and staff along with the whole community are heartbroken with sad news, the loss of Mark Finkelstein, Director of Jewish Community Relations. Mark served the Jewish community in Des Moines, the State of Iowa, and Nationally.
Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines
January 3, 2020
From time to time, we like to put up articles from our archive of Jewish Presses. For this month, we chose to share a recipe included in Vol. 26, Issue 3 from nearly a decade ago. This post is taken directly from the article, so some information may be outdated. Written by Karen Engman.
Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines
December 19, 2019
If you’re new to Des Moines or our active Jewish community, you may not be familiar with our city’s fun and educational activities for adults and seniors. We have a list of our favorites to share, including activities that allow you to connect with your heritage and strengthen your Jewish faith.
Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines
June 26, 2019