Category: Federation News
15 May 2023 |
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...
Continue Reading03 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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17 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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18 Oct 2021 |
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 ...
Continue Reading03 Sep 2021 |
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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30 Oct 2020 |
Meet the New Executive Director: Bob Goldberg
Bob Goldberg will begin as the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines’ new Executive Director soon. Continue reading to learn how Bob got to where he is today and his hopes for our community. This is the full version of the Q&A featured in the November/December 2020 Jewish Press. Please tell us about yourself I...
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20 Feb 2020 |
Behind the Scenes at Caspe by Bob Carpenter
Bob Carpenter gives his takeaway on the recent Behind the Scenes at Caspe Terrace event.
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03 Jan 2020 |
Obituary for Mark Finkelstein
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.
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01 Oct 2018 |
Welcome To Our New Website!
We’re excited to introduce you to our new Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines website! Through the new website, we worked to create a valuable tool for our community, updating information about our programs and making resources easier for you to find and use.
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