All Joking Aside: Jewish Comedy is Serious Business

October 6
2:00 p.m.

Advanced registration is required.
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All guests must check in at the front desk upon arrival. The Jewish Federation of Omaha Security Team reserves the right to inspect all items brought onto the Staenberg Kooper Fellman Campus.

The Jewish Federation of Omaha will welcome Dr. Jennifer Caplan for a special daytime lecture exploring the enduring impact of Jewish humor on identity, culture, and community.

Dr. Caplan, the Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati Chair in Judaic Studies at the University of Cincinnati, will examine how Jewish comedy has reflected and shaped Jewish life across generations, offering insight into its role in preserving history, expressing resilience, and strengthening cultural identity. The program is presented in partnership with the Harris Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

All guests must check in at the front desk upon arrival. The Jewish Federation of Omaha Security Team reserves the right to inspect all items brought onto the Staenberg Kooper Fellman Campus.