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Dec 2023

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A Journey from Grief to Action: Witnessing Tragedy, Offering Hope in Israel’s Time of Need Written by Sarah Cohen

On October 7th I saw the news of the horrifying events committed by Hamas unfolding. Immediately, I began messaging my friends in Israel to see if they were okay and to let them know that I was thinking of them. For days after, I felt paralyzed, and couldn’t stop scrolling on social media, wanting to...

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Oct 2023

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We Stand with Israel

Once again, on a holy day of the Jewish calendar, the people of Israel have come under attack.  Once again, the brave military forces of the State of Israel are responding and will defend our beloved Jewish state. And, once again,  Jewish Federations across North America will act immediately and comprehensively to support ...

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Sep 2023

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In Memory of David Wolnerman

Iowa’s Jewish community is greatly saddened by the passing of David Wolnerman, Iowa’s last survivor of the Holocaust’s concentration camps. His memory will forever be a blessing to his family and all who encountered him over the years, including through the many ways he shared his story of survival.  Thanks to the Iowa ...

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May 2023

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Welcome to our New Jewish Federation Executive Director, Jarad Bernstein

We have the pleasure of sharing with you the exciting news that the Federation Board of Governors has voted to approve Jarad Bernstein as the next Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines! Jarad will begin his tenure on May 15. The search committee executed a national search, yet found the person...

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Feb 2023

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Celebrate Tu BiShevat!

This Sunday evening and Monday (February 5-6, 2023) is the festival of Tu BiShevat. Named after its Hebrew date (the 15th of Shevat), the day served as way to help farmers count time regarding certain agricultural laws. It is one of the four “New Years Days” on the Hebrew calendar. In medieval times, it was...

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Dec 2021

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Finding My Des Moines Jewish Community

When I think back to my early days at the Federation, I would have never imagined my role would go beyond a college student Hebrew school teacher. Boy was I wrong.  Now, I leave a legacy as the editor of The Jewish Press, Judaic specialist for Gan Shalom Preschool and Beit Sefer Shalom, Engman Camp...

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07

Jul 2023

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JFNA Update on Israeli Military Operation in Jenin

July 5, 2023 Dear Friends, Following a difficult day in Israel, Israeli troops have withdrawn from Jenin, signaling the end of the two-day IDF operation there. One Israeli soldier was killed as the fighting drew to a close. Also yesterday, nine Israeli civilians were injured during a terror attack in North Tel Aviv. As we...

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Oct 2021

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Des Moines Community Visits Auschwitz Exhibit in Kansas City

On Monday, October 4, 2021, The Iowa Jewish Historical Society sponsored and organized a trip for 35 community members, including two high school students, to attend “Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.” This traveling exhibit displayed more than 700 original objects for the first time in history. Below are thoughts, reactions ...

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Sep 2021

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The Midwest’s New Consul General of Israel: Yinam Cohen

“There is no greater relation to Israel than its relationship with the United States,” says Yinam Cohen, Consul General of Israel to the Midwest. “The Midwest forms such an important part of the United states, so I feel a great responsibility for having received this opportunity to get acquainted with this part of the world...

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