924 Polk Blvd
Des Moines, IA 50312
515.255.1137

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Welcome Home

Tifereth Israel is a warm, welcoming, and thriving egalitarian Conservative congregation in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa. Since the synagogue’s founding in 1901, Tifereth has been a spiritual home for generations of Jewish families in Des Moines.

At Tifereth Israel, your spirit will be invigorated by inspirational worship services conducted by our dynamic Rabbi and gifted Cantor. Your mind will be nourished by creative, interactive educational activities. Your soul will be nurtured by a compassionate, supportive, and lively Jewish community. Jewish traditions, old and new, are embraced at Tifereth. We honor diversity in all its forms and welcome to our synagogue Jewish people of all cultural backgrounds as well as interfaith and same-sex couples.

At Tifereth Israel, we look to Judaism to provide meaning and guidance in our daily lives.

At Tifereth Israel, Judaism is personal.

News & Announcements

Spring 2010 Adult Education Classes — Are you ready to nourish your mind? Our fantastic adult education classes are underway and new classes begin throughout the Spring. Don’t delay… Register today! For more information, go to our Adult Education page.

Women’s League Shabbat & Luncheon — Join us on Saturday, March 6th for a festive Shabbat Luncheon sponsored by the Women’s League.  This event is in celebration of the 90th anniversary of the founding of Women’s League!

Erev Nashim — Join a multi-generational group of Jewish women for a purely social evening of schmoozing and kibitzing while dining at a fabulous local restaurant.  This monthly event is a great way to meet and get to know other women.  Our next Erev Nashim will be Wednesday, March 17th at 6:30pm at Fire Creek Grill (800 South 50th Street, West Des Moines).  Hope to see you there!

Save the Date: Cantor’s Concert — This year’s highly anticipated musical concert will feature the beautiful and inspiring voices of our own Cantor Deborah Bletstein and Cantor Meir Finkelstein of Congregation Shaarey Zedek of Southfield, MI. It is scheduled for Sunday, April 25th at 4:00pm at Tifereth Israel. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Tifereth Office at 515.255.1137 at a price of $18 for seniors and students and $36 for general admission.

Tifereth’s Winter Closure Policy — Tifereth will cancel activities, events, and services due to weather when necessary for the safety of our community. Typically, when the Des Moines and West Des Moines public schools are closed, Tifereth will be as well. Morning minyan will be cancelled if there are 5+ inches of snow. Check KCCI and WHO for announcements about closings.

To learn more about Tifereth Israel Synagogue, you are invited to read our monthly newsletter which contains additional information about upcoming events at Tifereth and in the Des Moines community, articles by Rabbi Steven Edelman-Blank and Cantor Deborah Bletstein, and much more!  Please enjoy reading our February 2010 Bulletin.