Cost: $15 / person

Late Nights at the Zoo with NextGen

Thursday, July 16 | 7:00 pm

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo - 3701 S 10th St

NextGen (young adults ages 21-35ish)- let's go to Late Nights at the Zoo! Your discounted ticket purchased through our link includes admission to the event and one drink ticket. Join your friends for a fun evening at the Omaha Zoo!

Whether this will be your tenth time visiting Israel or your first, this trip will provide you with a unique experience.

Omaha Community Trip to Israel

Registration deadline: July 31st



Join the Jewish Federation of Omaha October 15-25, 2026 for an exhilarating and meaningful ten-day mission to our Jewish homeland.

• Experience Israel’s culture and traditions
• Connect with our people and our story
• Explore the extraordinary beauty and hidden gems of this ancient land

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Schedule at a Glance:

8:30 AM – Rise & Pride Shabbat

9:00 AM – Parade Line Up

9:30 AM – Parade Begins

Heartland Pride Parade

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Register to walk with the Jewish community in the Heartland Pride Parade. Returning to the powerful theme of ahava (love), Omaha’s Jewish community is proud to continue the tradition of marching in solidarity with our Jewish and LGBTQIA+ community on Saturday, July 18. Organized by the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) our annual participation reflects a deep, ongoing commitment to inclusion, allyship, and building bridges across our diverse community. 

Omaha Jewish Film Festival Trailers Screening

Wednesday, July 22 | 1:30 pm

Benjamin and Anna E. Wiesman Family Reception Room - 333 S 132nd St

Join us for a special Film Festival Trailer Screening. Watch 20–25 exciting festival trailers (about 2 minutes each), share your feedback, and enjoy popcorn with fellow community members. Your input will help shape this year’s festival lineup! Mark your calendars for the Film Festival, October 18–21. Learn more

Teens must register before July 27th!

Tzedek Teens Volunteer Project

Thursday, July 30 | 12:45 - 3:30 pm

Foodbank for the Heartland - 4645 S. 84th Street

For our next Tzedek Teens project, we’ll be volunteering at Food Bank for the Heartland! During our time, volunteers will help pack food boxes, sort donated items, and portion bulk food into family-sized servings. This is a great opportunity to support families in our community while earning volunteer hours. Please register to join us—we hope to see you there!

Backyard Concert Series

Sundays | 5:00 - 7:00 pm

August 9 - Used Cars

August 16 - Omaha Broadway Bar

Howard Kaiman Pavillion - 333 S 132nd St.

Join us for the 2026 Backyard Concert Series. Musical acts Used Cars and Omaha Broadway Bar will be performing in August on the east side of the newly renovated Kaiman Family Pavilion. Simply show up and enjoy. Food trucks will be on campus providing food options during the concerts.

Join PJ Library at the Backyard Concert Series

Sunday, August 9 | 5-7 pm

Howard Kaiman Pavillion - 333 S 132nd St.

If you're attending the August 9th Backyard Concert Series, be sure to stop by the PJ Library table! We'll have books, fun giveaways, and refreshing lemonade waiting for families. We'd love to say hello and help you find your next favorite story.

Participants will receive a FREE SWAG bag and enjoy food while learning how to recognize and respond to antisemitism on campus.

Campus Connections

Tuesday, August 11 | 4:00-6:00 pm
Jewish Federation of Omaha - 333 S 132nd St.

Know a student headed off to college this fall? Help them start the semester informed, confident, and connected by signing up for Campus Connections. Each student will leave with a toolkit featuring resources, talking points, suggested actions, information about their rights, and a deeper understanding of antisemitism in the context of anti-Zionism. Whether they're incoming freshmen or returning students (at ANY college or university), Campus Connections will equip them with the knowledge and support they need to navigate campus life with confidence.

Registration is required; space is limited.

Sip. Create. Connect: Finding the Spark, Sharing the Flame

Sunday, August 16 | 3:30-5:00 pm

Staenberg Omaha JCC - 333 S 132nd St.

Join us for an afternoon of creativity, community, and connection designed for adults in their 30s and 40s.

Rabbi Mordechai Geiger will offer Jewish learning and reflection on themes of light, Shabbat, and the ways creativity can help us discover and share the divine spark within ourselves and our community. The guided art experience will be led by artists Jonnie Robinson and Annette van de Kamp-Wright.

The afternoon will include drinks, light refreshments, meaningful conversation, and a welcoming atmosphere as we create, connect, and celebrate together.

Babysitting and dinner for children will be provided, making it easy for parents to enjoy the afternoon together.

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

August 24: Dr. Boaz Cohen

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

We look forward to celebrating with you!

RSVP is required.

Open House for Rose Blumkin Jewish Home's New Expansion

Sunday, August 30 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join us as we celebrate the opening of the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home’s 28,000-square-foot expansion.

This milestone project includes 32 new rooms and a transition to nearly all single-occupancy spaces—enhancing comfort, privacy, and quality of life for our residents. 

The expansion also introduces the new Alan J. Levine Rehabilitation Center, dedicated to supporting short-term recovery and care.

We look forward to celebrating with you!