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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July 5, 2023 Dear Friends, Following a difficult day in Israel, Israeli troops have withdrawn from Jenin, signaling the end of the two-day IDF operation there.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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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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