Minyan for Alan

Tonight we had a nice turnout for our Minyan, Alan got to say kaddish for his dear grand-mother. If anyone ever needs a minyan just give us a call: 515-277-1770

Happy Birthday Fraidy Jacosbon

Mazel Tov on Fraidy Jacobson's 5th Birthday, May she give Much Nachas to her dear Parents, Grandparents and Klall Yisroel

Shluchim Conference

Click here to view a nice article about the Chabad Shlichims convention which took place last week in NYC

Two pillars of light in a country of Idolatry

This week marks the 1st Yahrtzeit of the 6 Jews which were brutally murdered in the Chabad House of Mumbai, India. Our sages tell us that a little bit of light can dispel darkness; by us doing Mitzvos we dispel this darkness of sadness, terror and of evil. It ultimately dispels this darkness forever with the coming of Moshiach, may he come right now!

Matisyahu at the deli

We had the great privalige of hosting Matisyahu today at the deli. First we prayed with him, he was the Chazzan so we heard him recite eevry word of the prayers with his sweet voice. Then we had lunch and discussion with him. Check out these pics!

member of JRC faught in the Yom Kippur war

One of our lovely members Haim Naggar spoke to the congregation about his experiences in the Yom Kippur war. He was commanded to drive tanks and army trucks on the Jordanian border up to the golan heights, and then to turn around and make a circle, in order to make the enemy think that the IDF is bringing up north much ammunition and soldiers, this actually helped them out in the war.

New Talmud Class!

Every Sunday Morning at 9 AM Rabbi Jacobson gives a class on Talmud Tractacte Bava Kama, which deals with disputes between one man and another over damage issues. Please RSVP by Thursday. Rabbi Goldstein also gives a class on Kabbala at 8 AM every Sunday at his home 1225 66th St. Apt. 2

The advantage of the flood

In this weeks Torah portion Noach we read about Noah's flood. The spiritual flood symbolizes the persons materiel1 distractions, distractions of making a living, childrens education etc. On may ask: why does G-d cause me to have such worries and distractions? I mean if G-d wants us to serve him properly why does he place these challenges in front of us? the answer: G-d wants us to appreciate Yiddishkeit, that is done when we serve him through challenges. This is the meaning of the verse in song of songs: "great waters cannot extinguish the love". the many waters of wordly worries cannot extinguish a Jews yearn and desire to become close to G-d by performing his Mitzvos. Shabbat Shalom!

Sukkos Party at the JRC

Sukkos on the go!

Rabbi's Ne'ila Sermon

story of the Baal Shemtov: he was praying with great tense, you could feel how there was something wrong, so everyone cried out together, then in walks in a simple sheppered and cries out: "koo-koo-ree-koo" everyone looks at him and wants to tell him to get out of the shul, but.... the besht signals everyone to calm down and explains the following: there was a terrible decree on the Jewish nation r"l, but when this sinple Jew cried out koo-koo (although you might of thought that he was indeed koo-koo) this stormed the heavens and the decree was abolished. So too when a Jew walks into the deli Erev Yom Kippur and buys 2 celery sodas this is his connection to YK, we must never judge any Jew!

New Year wishes

On behalf of Lubavitch of Iowa we would like to wish all Jewish people a most happy, sweet and prospers new year!

We are now on Twitter!

Check out the right collumn of this webpage and you will see all latest updates from Twitter including: Candle lighting times on Friday, and Erev Yom Tov, upcmoing events etc. or just click here

Round table discussion

Have you ever wondered why we don't blow the Shofar on Shabbos? why do we dip apples in honey? isn't sugar good enough? such questions and other similar questions can be answered and discussed, come on over to the JRC (943 Cummins Parkway) for a round table discussion on Thursday, September 10 8:00 PM. Panelists: Rabbi's Levi Goldstein and Yossi Jacobson. Light refreshments will be served.

Class about High Holidays part 2

Come and explore the true meaning of Repentance, Prayer and Charity. Friday, September 25 at Maccabees Deli 12:00 PM Lunch 'n learn with Rabbi Levi Goldstein

Israeli products

We now carry at Maccabees Kosher Deli a full line of new delicious products from the holy land of Israel. They include: 'Jump' juice drinks, roasted chick peas and corn snacks, ready to eat canned canned vegetables.

Lubavitch of Iowa reaches Mexico!

Remember our good friend Steve Emerman? he is now living in Utah, he recently traveled to Mexico for his work. He met a guy on top of a Volcano mountain who told him his mother was Jewish. Steve put Tefillin on with him!!. Steve tells me the following: "This is why you need to have tefillin with you at all times". "I guess I was representing the Rebbe on that volcano".

Class about high holidays

Come and explore the deeper meanings and insights of the upcoming high holidays. Why do we blow the Shofar? Do I really need to eat honey cake? What's this Tashlich thing all about? This Sunday August, 30 at 12:00 pm at Maccabees Deli.

Chabad of Davenport

Here are some pictures of Chabad of Davenport

The Rabbi and Ofir

Rabbi Jacobson putting on Teffillin with our dear friend Ofir Carmi at the JRC today, we had a Minyan in honor of Rosh Chodesh Elul, marking the beginning of the preporation of the high holidays.

Great weekly class

Click here to visit a most amazing website of a weekly class given by the renowned Rabbi Yossi Jacobson. It is FREE and inspiring. You can also download the curriculum of the class and even more, you can watch it as a live video! The class takes place weekly on Monday evening at 7:30 PM (CST). The class is then uploaded to the site as a mp3 file which you can then download onto your player.

Yahrtzeit of a special man

Rabbi Levi Yitzchok Schneerson was the Rabbi of a small town in russia named Yakatrineslav. he was arrested in 1939 by the KGB since he was comiting a "crime" of spreading Judaism, he was then exiled to Alma Ata, where he passed away at a young age. click here for more info. His Yahrtzeit took place on Monday, August 10

Class Tomorrow

Has the recession affected you? come and hear how the Torah can help you cope with the current financial meltdown. Rabbi Levi Goldstein will be giving a class on this topic tomorrow Sunday, August 9 12:00 PM at Maccabees Kosher Deli 1150 Polk Blvd.

Teffillin in Odebolt

Rabbi Levi Goldstein program director of Lubavitch of Iowa travels our lovely state. Today he met a Jew at a quick stop in Odebolt, IA this Jew was here for buisness he is an affiliate of Chabad of Omaha.

Mazal Tov!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to the Jacobson family upon the birth of a baby boy: Gavriel Noach, he is named after the Shliach in Mumbai India Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg which was brutally murdered in Nov 2008. May he grow up to be a CHAYAL and Shalich of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

Minyan @ JRC

All are welcome to join us for Minyans over the weekend, and during the week for special occasions (Yahrtzeit, Birthday. etc.) Please let us know if you need a Minyan.

Cool new SMS feature

We are excited to announce about our cool new feature. Send a text message from your PDA or Cell phone and receive the latest promotions and deals at Maccabees Kosher Deli instantly! Here is how it works: send the following message: TXTABC DELI (make sure there is a space between the 2 words) to: 368638, wait about 1 minute and you will receive a message. Take a look at the above picture for a sample of the message.

New website for the Deli!

We just launched a brand new website for our one and only Maccbees Kosher Deli. click here for the URL

Break of the Fast at JRC

Tonight we all gathered at the JRC for a Minyan Where Eli from Israel said Kaddish for his dear father which worked in the IDF air force, he was a kind man which did favors for many people. We then had a delicious break of fast after services.

Shabbos with Matisyahu

Here is a pose of the congregants of JRC with Matisyahu. He came to Des Moines to perform at the 80/35 festival. We had an amazing Shabbos with him.

May I pray on your behalf

This Thursday, the third of Tammuz, June 25, marks the Fifteenth Yahrtzeit of
our beloved Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson of blessed
memory (for more info visit: www.therebbe.org).

The *yartzait* of a dedicated, loving Jewish leader is an auspicious day and
a *time* when prayers are answered.

The resting place of a tzadik, is a special *place* where prayers are heard
and answered.

As in the years past, I will be visiting the Rebbe's resting place in New
York--together with tens of thousands of people--on this auspicious day; to
pray for our needs and rededicate ourselves to the Rebbe's lifelong legacy
of making this world a better, holier, more loving world.

I WOULD LIKE TO PRAY ON YOUR BEHALF AS WELL

If you would like me to do so, please SEND ME YOUR NAME AND MOTHER'S
NAME (preferably in Hebrew) and any special request you have (material or
spiritual) so that I can include you in my prayers.
May all our prayers be answered speedily, and may the world reach its
spiritual fulfillment with the coming of Moshiach now!

Rabbi Levi Goldstein
515-557-0531

Very inspiring and moving video

This is a video of a true story which gives you a glimpse of after life. If you would like to discuss this further please feel free to Call Rabbi Yossi Jacobson at: 515-277-1778 or just stop by at the Deli

New Live webcast!

We are excited to announce a new live webcast class which will take place weekly on Sunday 7:30 PM click here for the class

Video of CGI Iowa City

Day camp in Iowa City Iowa

here are some pictures of the Chabad day camp run by Rabbi and Mrs. Blesofsky in Iowa City. About 10 children attended. They prayed, sang painted, and even went on a trip!