Tessa Veksler to speak at Annual Campaign Kick-off



The Jewish Federation of Omaha will welcome Tessa Veksler as the featured speaker for its 2027 Annual Campaign Community Kick-Off Event on Monday, October 12. Veksler, a public speaker, content creator, and Jewish advocate, has become a national and international voice for Jewish pride, college campus leadership, and the fight against antisemitism.

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The 2026 JCRC Survey Has Arrived

Every two years, JCRC conducts a community survey to better understand how you engage with the JCRC and which issues matter most to you and Omaha's Jewish community. Our world has changed since 2024, and mid-term elections are just around the corner. This is your opportunity to weigh in with your observations and concerns. Tell us how you engage with the JCRC and how you feel about Israel, community safety, civil rights, and public policy.

Chabad presents Rosh Hashanah Opening Day

Sunday, August 30 | 1:00-2:30 pm

1866 South 120th Street

The adventure begins with a high-energy Rosh Hashanah celebration packed with games, hands-on activities, music, and Jewish pride. It's the perfect way to start an unforgettable journey through the Jewish year!

Partnership2Gether Stones & Stories Session

Sunday, August 23 | 12pm | via Zoom

The next session of P2G Stones & Stories session is L’dor v’dor Limestone Legacies:

The Jewish Architects who shaped Indiana.

Join Michael Brown, Director of the Indiana  Jewish Historical Society and host of the "IN Jewish History" podcast to learn more about this interesting topic.

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Academic Lecture Series

Monday, August 24: Dr. Boaz Cohen

Tuesday, October 20: Prof. Gábor Balázs



Join Western Galilee, US Central Area Consortium and Budapest! This Academic Lecture Series brings together scholars and faculty from Western Galilee College, Budapest Jewish University, and U.S.-based colleges and universities within our Partnership communities. Learn more

Honoring the Aged

Tuesday, September 1 | 5:30-6:30 pm

Staenberg Omaha JCC - 333 S 132nd St.

Jewish Family Services in partnership wtih the University of Nebraska Omaha’s Gerentology department, are excited to bring professor Israel Issi Doron. LL.B, LL.M, PhD to Omaha. Dr. Doran specializes in human rights for older adults, dignity in aging, empowerment, and advocacy for both older adults and their caregivers. There is no cost to attend.

Babies, Bagels, & Beats

Thursday, September 17 | 10-11 am

Join us for a joyful morning of music, movement, bagels, coffee, and community for babies, littles, and their grown-ups. Come connect, play, dance, and enjoy a relaxed morning together. Good vibes, great bagels, and plenty of fun!

IHE Third Thursday Lunch & Learn with Scott Littky

Thursday, September 17 | 1:00 pm | via Zoom

Join IHE Executive Director Scott Littky as he shares insights from his recent participation as a staff member in the Kaiman Nuremburg to the Hague program with Creighton University. Scott will share his reflections on his visit to Warsaw, Krakow, and Prague, and how it relates to the work that IHE is doing.

Dr. Ari Kohen, Schlesinger Professor of Social Justice, Director of the Norman and Bernice Harris Center for Judaic Studies and Itay, Omaha Community Shaliach

Understanding Israel's Elections

Thursday, September 24 | 7:00 pm

Jewish Federation of Omaha -

333 S 132nd St

With Israel's upcoming elections approaching, many people are asking: how does the process actually work?

Join Dr. Ari Kohen, and Itay for a nonpartisan educational session exploring how Israelis vote, why there are so many political parties, how coalition governments are formed, and what makes Israel's electoral system so different from that of the United States.

Whether your interest is history, philosophy, ethics, or current events, this series is a chance to connect with some of Nebraska's leading Jewish academics.

Each session takes place in the Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater at the Staenberg Omaha JCC. A reception will follow each evening’s talk in the Eisenberg Gallery.

The Three Chairs

Join us this fall and winter for a thought-provoking three-part lecture series featuring the scholars behind Nebraska's three endowed chairs in Jewish Studies.

September 29, 6:00 pm: Dr. Marat Grinberg, Klutznick Chair in Jewish Civilization, Creighton University, explores how Soviet Jews preserved their identity after the Holocaust and what those efforts mean for us today.

November 4, 7:00 pm: Dr. Omri Senderowicz, Schwalb Center Chair, University of Nebraska at Omaha, examines what the rise and impasse of the Israeli kibbutz can teach us about sustaining a community built on social justice.

December 3, 6:00 pm: Dr. Ari Kohen, Harris Center for Judaic Studies, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, discusses how practicing civil discourse across difference can strengthen our communities.

To sign up, please email pmonsky@jewishomaha.org

Registration Now Open for Peer Empowerment Workshop

Teachers and school counselors, register your high school sophomores for the Peer Empowerment Workshop on Thursday, October 29, a full-day, anti-bias experience designed to help students learn how to resolve conflicts, solve problems, share life experiences, develop empathy, think critically, and work effectively in diverse teams.

Legacy Of Laughter presents 
Willie Farrell

Sunday, October 18 | 2:00-3:30 pm

Shirley & Leonard Goldstein Community Engagement Venue • 333 South 132nd St.

Willie is a sure bet when it comes to laughter. He’s played almost every showroom on the Vegas Strip including The Tropicana, Sahara and Riviera Casinos. And closer to home at Omaha’s Funny Bone. Now, you can hit the jackpot of good times at Omaha’s JCC. After the show, you’ll get FREE food, goodies and a chance to chat with Silly Willie! MeyersFamilyLOL.org