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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 347

Des Moines

Rabbi David Kaufman told Vice President Mike Pence that he does not think it is safe to resume in-person services. (C-SPAN screenshot via JTA)
May 11, 2020, 5:45 am
Des Moines rabbi tells Pence ‘it’s too early’ to resume religious services
David Kaufman of Temple B’nai Jeshurun says risks are too high to reopen as coronavirus cases continue to rise in his area
By JTA
Beth El Jacob Synagogue in Des Moines, Iowa. Screen capture:YouTube)
December 22, 2016, 8:51 pm
Only Orthodox synagogue in Des Moines, Iowa, to close
Congregation founded in 1885 to sell 50-year-old building and move prayer services to local Reform temple
By JTA
The largest kosher slaughterhouse in the United States is located in Postville, Iowa, and has been renamed Agri Star. (Josh Tapper)
February 7, 2016, 6:40 am
Scandal-ridden Iowa kosher slaughterhouse is back in business
Years after raid on Agriprocessors and arrest of CEO, Canadian billionaire breathes life into Postville’s small but committed Jewish community
By Josh Tapper
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks to supporters as his wife Jane O'Meara Sanders looks on February 2, 2016 in Concord, New Hampshire. (Alex Wong/Getty Images/AFP)
February 2, 2016, 2:45 pm
Sanders jubilant after nearly edging out Clinton in Iowa
Jewish Democratic hopeful says ‘political revolution’ has begun; Clinton barely ekes out win, declares victory before results finalized: Cruz trumps Trump
By AFP, AP and ToI Staff
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pauses with a sign with his autograph on it while greeting his supporters at a rally Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
February 1, 2016, 2:30 pm
Democratic, GOP races tight as Iowa kicks off 2016 voting
After months of campaigning and more than $200 million spent on advertising, bid for caucus victory still close for both parties
By Julie Pace and Catherine Lucey
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks at Boutwell Auditorium, January 18, 2016 in Birmingham, Alabama (Hal Yeager/Getty Images/AFP)
January 21, 2016, 11:50 pm
Bernie Sanders’ religion a non-issue for Iowa voters
Democrat presidential candidate’s Jewishness hasn’t caused him any setbacks during the early stages of his campaign
By Josh Trapper
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