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At Tifereth Israel, Judaism is personal! Founded in 1901, today we are a thriving egalitarian Conservative congregation in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa. We look to Judaism to provide meaning and guidance in our daily lives, and we honor diversity in all its forms, welcoming Jewish and non-Jewish people to our synagogue. Interfaith families, same-sex couples, and people of all cultural backgrounds are invited to join our community. We hope to see you at one of our many events. View calendar now. |
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News & Events
Tifereth’s New Facebook Page!
Tifereth has a new home on the web! Please visit us on our new Facebook page to connect, share, and interact with Tifereth friends everywhere. Remember to Like us to receive calendar updates and information about upcoming events.
David Bear Memorial Interfaith Lecture
Wednesday, May 2nd at 7:00pm @ Plymouth Congregational Church
The 2nd Annual DMARC David Bear Memorial Interfaith Lecture will be held in Waveland Hall at Plymouth Congregational Church (4126 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines). Speaking on “The Role of Music in Worship” and leading us in song will be Kyle Lechtenberg, Director of the Office of Worship for the Diocese of Des Moines and Cantor Linda Shivers of Tifereth Israel Synagogue. Please see your May Bulletin or the DMARC website (www.dmreligious.org) for more information on the David Bear Memorial lecture series.
Class: “Making Prayer Real”
Thursdays at 7:30pm @ Tifereth Israel Classroom
Due to popular demand, Cantor Shivers’s class “Making Prayer Real” has resumed. If you’ve ever had trouble relating to Jewish prayer or immersing yourself in Jewish services, this class is designed with you in mind. Class content is based on Rabbi Michael Comins’s book of the same name. Newcomers are welcome!
Tifereth Israel Garden Planting Day
Sunday, May 6th @ Tifereth Israel Garden
Join us for the first of several family-friendly garden planting events! The garden is a great place for any member of any age to be involved, learn something new and contribute to our congregational effort! We are collecting seeds: cucumbers, squash, pumpkin, carrots, climbing and bush beans, peas, spinach and watermelon. We also need tomato, pepper, kale and herb plants. Drop off seeds in the office and leave your name if you are willing to donate plants so you can be called about date needed. Future garden planting events are planned for May 20th and June 3rd.
Kadima Youth Lounge Day
Sunday, May 20th at 2:00-4:00pm @ Tifereth Israel Youth Lounge
Attention Kadima members and parents! Kadima will get together for games and fun in the Youth Lounge on May 20th. Please note the time change; we discovered a conflict with a Federation event planned for earlier in the day, so we’ve pushed the start time back by an hour. Join us for a special celebration at the close of another year of Religious School! Parents, please note this event will coincide with our Annual Meeting (see below).
Annual Meeting
Sunday, May 20th at 3:00pm @ Tifereth Israel Sanctuary
Please plan to attend this year’s annual congregational meeting! We will receive updates from all of the congregation’s committees and programs, and we will also vote to approve next year’s budget and Board members.
Performance of Kol Shalom
Friday, May 25th at 8:00pm @ Tifereth Israel Sanctuary
Join us as the choir of Tifereth Israel Synagogue and the Nollen String Quartet perform the Friday evening service Kol Shalom, composed by Ben Steinberg. The service is free, and all are welcome to join us in celebrating Shabbat with glorious Jewish music. The event will be conducted and accompanied on organ by Francine Griffith. The Nollen String Quartet is made up of members of the Des Moines Symphony Orchestra. Soloists include Cantor Linda Shivers, Ira Lacher, and several other very accomplished Des Moines singers. The choir is enhanced by section leaders LuGene Isleman, soprano, Louis Sachs, baritone, and Ed Griffith, tenor. This event is made possible in part by the Larry and Suzanne Engman Fund.
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 Linda Shivers and much more! Please enjoy our March 2012 Bulletin.
