Funeral services for Maryan Nadel will take place as planned at 3:30 pm. Also the Rabbi's Adult Education Class on The Evolution of the Concept of Salvation will take place at 7 pm.

Due to the winter weather conditions the Temple will be closed today until 12:00 pm. We will be sending out updates throughout the day of any other cancellations and closures.

RSVP Today to JAM Out! at Tangerine

Shabbat Shalom! Have you RSVP'd for the December 24th dinner yet?? We've made reservations at Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet (1801 22nd Street in West Des Moines) for this Sunday, December 24th at 5:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Wendy Beckerman (tropemaven@yahoo.com) if you plan on coming so we know how many to expect. Hope to see you there!

RSVP Today!! We've made reservations at Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet (1801 22nd Street in West Des Moines) for this Sunday, December 24th at 5:30 p.m. Please RSVP to the Temple Office (Office@templebnaijeshurun.com or 515.274.4679 or Wendy Beckerman (tropemaven@yahoo.com) if you plan on coming so we know how many to expect. Hope to see you there!

You still have time to bring your donated items to the Temple!! Please help our Temple Social Action and Temple Youth Groups help Iowa Homeless Youth Centers (IHYC) by donating any of the following items. Please drop off donations to the Temple Office no later than December 20. Needed Items: • · New underwear (men & women's) • · New t-shirts • · New bras • · New sweatshirts (including XL and XXL sizes) • · New sweatpants (including XL and XXL sizes) • · Deodorant • · FULL SIZE Shampoo and Conditioner • · African-American Hair Care Products • · Brushes and wide-tooth combs • · FULL SIZE body wash • · Feminine hygiene items • · New or gently used twin sheets and blankets • · New or gently used towels • · New or gently used plates/cups/silverware/pots & pans • · Backpacks • · Diapers • · Non-perishable food (beef jerky, trail mix, granola bars, fruit snacks, snack crackers, bottles of juice, cereal, peel top fruit) • · Water bottles • · Sunscreen • · Chapstick • · FULL SIZE body lotion • · Earbuds • · Men & women's razors and shaving cream Please note IHYC CANNOT accept the following items: • · Old electronics • · Cribs • · Baby/Child clothing • · Collectibles (such as Precious Moments) • · Medicines • · Used undergarments • · Knick knack items • · Work out equipment • · Toys • · Office Furniture • · Open or expired food & spices If you have any questions about donations, please contact Rachele Hjelmaas at rhjelmaas@gmail.com or 515-419-5388 or Wendy Beckerman at tropemaven@yahoo.com.

Shabbat Shalom! Have you RSVP'd for the December 24th dinner yet?? We've made reservations at Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet (1801 22nd Street in West Des Moines) for December 24th at 5:30 p.m. Please RSVP to the Temple Office (Office@templebnaijeshurun.com or 515.274.4679) or Wendy Beckerman (tropemaven@yahoo.com) if you plan on coming so we know how many to expect. Hope to see you there!

Please join us for a special Chanukah Music Shabbat this Friday, December 15th at 6:00 p.m. with guest musicians and festive songs! Wine and cheese at 5:30 before the service, delicious treats in the Social Hall after, and lots of laughter, celebration, and song all the way through! We hope to see you there! Sisterhood/Brotherhood Game night to follow 😁

Toys for Tots Donations Wanted! The Temple B'nai Jeshurun and Christ Community Church social action teams are partnering up and collecting toys for our local Toys for Tots program. Toys can be brought to the Temple and dropped off in our collection box. Toys for tots are looking to collect toys for children 0-3 (non-gender specific toys), 4-8 (gender specific) and 9-14 (gender specific). All toys need to be brought to the Temple by December 15th. Please contact the office with any inquires.

Shabbat Shalom! Please help our Temple Social Action and Temple Youth Groups help Iowa Homeless Youth Centers (IHYC) by donating any of the following items. Please drop off donations to the Temple Office no later than December 20. Needed Items: • · New underwear (men & women's) • · New t-shirts • · New bras • · New sweatshirts (including XL and XXL sizes) • · New sweatpants (including XL and XXL sizes) • · Deodorant • · FULL SIZE Shampoo and Conditioner • · African-American Hair Care Products • · Brushes and wide-tooth combs • · FULL SIZE body wash • · Feminine hygiene items • · New or gently used twin sheets and blankets • · New or gently used towels • · New or gently used plates/cups/silverware/pots & pans • · Backpacks • · Diapers • · Non-perishable food (beef jerky, trail mix, granola bars, fruit snacks, snack crackers, bottles of juice, cereal, peel top fruit) • · Water bottles • · Sunscreen • · Chapstick • · FULL SIZE body lotion • · Earbuds • · Men & women's razors and shaving cream Please note IHYC CANNOT accept the following items: • · Old electronics • · Cribs • · Baby/Child clothing • · Collectibles (such as Precious Moments) • · Medicines • · Used undergarments • · Knick knack items • · Work out equipment • · Toys • · Office Furniture • · Open or expired food & spices If you have any questions about donations, please contact Rachele Hjelmaas at rhjelmaas@gmail.com or Wendy Beckerman at tropemaven@yahoo.com. Thank you to those that have donated already!!