11/11/26

JCRC Holds Peer Empowerment Workshop

More than 100 local high school sophomores from public and private schools across the Omaha metro came together for a day of connection, learning, and meaningful conversation through JCRC’s Peer Empowerment Workshop (P.E.W.)!

Students built new friendships and engaged in important, sometimes difficult conversations about bullying and hate in schools. Through these shared experiences, they strengthened their ability to listen, learn from one another, and make a positive difference in their school communities. The shared moments of connection, laughter, and courage perfectly illustrate what happens when students come together to stand up against hate and build a more inclusive community.

A heartfelt thank-you to the generous volunteers and supporters who make this impactful program possible. Thank you to the Chesed Fund (formerly the Murray H. & Sharee C. Newman Supporting Foundation), the Shirley & Leonard Goldstein Supporting Foundation, Speedy & Debbi Zweiback, and Zoë & Carl Riekes. And, thank you to Beth El Synagogue for hosting this great group of kids.

Together, we’re building a more empathetic, inclusive, and connected community one conversation at a time.

The JCRC is an agency of the Jewish Federation of Omaha.