Tifereth Israel Synagogue

Tifereth Israel Synagogue Tifereth Israel is a progressive, egalitarian Conservative Jewish congregation in Des Moines, Iowa. Connect with Tifereth Israel and find your spiritual home!

We are a sacred community. We come together to celebrate the heritage of our ancestors, express our modern Jewish identity, and create a vibrant and dynamic future for ourselves and our children. We are unique Jewish souls. We each follow our own path, seeking to become the Jews we want to be. We honor diversity in all its forms, welcoming interfaith families, same-sex couples, and people of all c

ultural backgrounds. We are a caring and engaging family. We support each other in word and deed, fostering an open atmosphere in which all forms of Judaism and levels of observance are able to thrive side-by-side. We are a transformational force. We are committed to social justice, to repairing our world, to making the broken whole again, and to seeing and redeeming the spark of divine fire in the heart of every person. We are the foundation for your search. We are here to help you (re)connect to Judaism in whatever ways are most meaningful to you at this moment in your life.

Tifereth had its own personal snowflake last week! This is what our skylight looked like after the snowfall! ❄️
01/24/2023

Tifereth had its own personal snowflake last week! This is what our skylight looked like after the snowfall! ❄️

03/07/2022

Tifereth Israel Synagogue is seeking a qualified Executive Assistant to work with our Rabbi and Executive Director in our office. We are a congregation of more than 200 families serving the Des Moines area for over 100 years. This position will coordinate our communications, assist with programing, and help our staff and board with various other tasks. While not required, previous experience in a synagogue, church, or other non-profit setting would be helpful. Qualified applicants should be friendly, dependable, and want to learn!

Duties and Responsibilities include:

- Help coordinate all regular synagogue internal and external written communications (email newsletters, physical mailings, etc.)
- Work with staff, board and committees to organize and execute programming and events for the benefit of the congregation
- Coordinate engagement from congregants on committees and other volunteer opportunities
- Manage and respond to incoming phone calls, emails, and other communications
- Update website with current information and ensure events calendar is regularly updated
- Utilize social media accounts to communicate with congregants and community
- Maintain the synagogue database with congregant and family information
Assist with fundraising initiatives
Assist with other duties as assigned

Key Qualifications for this person include:

- Independent worker who can protectively complete tasks while working on multiple projects
- Detail-oriented to ensure that all communication sent on behalf of the synagogue is free of errors
- Friendly, outgoing demeanor to answer phones and make calls to congregants
- Comfortable working with Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with (or ability to learn) email marketing and website content management platform
- Able to work occasional nights and weekends as needed
- Previous experience working with a non-profit or church would be helpful, but Not required

12/23/2021

The TI office will be CLOSED tomorrow, Thursday December 24th. We will also be closed on Friday December 31st in observance of New Years Eve. We will look forward to getting back to you when we return to the office.

12/14/2021

Good morning TI friends and family! We have extended the deadline to order food for this upcoming Shabbos (12/18). Please refer to your TI email for registration details. If you have any questions, please call the office at 515-255-1137.

12/13/2021

This adorable group of preschoolers at Beit Sefer Shalom are also helping refugees! From their teacher, Dori:

Last week we counted our money that we collected for tezdakah. We voted on what we wanted to buy based off the list.

This week we talked about the Jewish value of welcoming guests and how we need to welcome everyone. It is important to help people feel at home and this kettle will help our new Afghan neighbors feel at home.

And then we made welcome signs, to help with feeling welcome!

We love that everyone is getting involved! ❤️❤️

Don't Forget‼️ Today is the last day to RSVP for Shabbat Cafe this Saturday morning and the Community Hanukkah Party on ...
11/30/2021

Don't Forget‼️ Today is the last day to RSVP for Shabbat Cafe this Saturday morning and the Community Hanukkah Party on Saturday evening! See your TI email for registration details, or call the office at 515-255-1137. Hanukkah Sameach!

11/28/2021

Our website is currently down - we are working to get it fixed. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Happy Hanukkah TI friends and families! Reminder that the Louis and Marilyn Hurwitz Judaica Shop will be open THIS Sunda...
11/24/2021

Happy Hanukkah TI friends and families! Reminder that the Louis and Marilyn Hurwitz Judaica Shop will be open THIS Sunday, November 28th from 11 am-1 pm for Hanukkah shopping! They will also be open on December 1st before and after the Hanukkah Mentalist program. Please reach out to the TI office with any questions.

Happy Thanksgiving from Tifereth Israel! Please note that the office will be closed Thursday AND FRIDAY in honor of Than...
11/24/2021

Happy Thanksgiving from Tifereth Israel! Please note that the office will be closed Thursday AND FRIDAY in honor of Thanksgiving. We look forward to being back in the office on Monday.

Don't forget! We are still accepting items for Des Moines Refugee Support and Central Iowa Shelter & Services. Items can...
11/17/2021

Don't forget! We are still accepting items for Des Moines Refugee Support and Central Iowa Shelter & Services. Items can be dropped off at TI until this Friday, November 19 at 3 pm.

Attention TI families: Join us in-person this Friday for Acoustic Shabbat, and on Saturday morning for Tot Shabbat & Jr....
11/16/2021

Attention TI families: Join us in-person this Friday for Acoustic Shabbat, and on Saturday morning for Tot Shabbat & Jr. Congregation! For more details, please check your TI email. Reminder that masks and vaccinations (for those eligible) are required. We hope to see you soon!

Address

924 Polk Boulevard
Des Moines, IA
50312

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+15152551137

Website

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