2026 Dates Announced!

The 24th Annual Omaha Jewish Film Festival

October 18 – 21, 2026 | 6:00 pm Showings

The Omaha Jewish Film Festival is back for another season of bold storytelling, unforgettable cinema, and vibrant community connection.

Whether you’re a devoted film buff, a fan of Jewish-themed storytelling, or simply looking for a great night out, the festival promises a fulfilling cinematic experience plus free popcorn.

Year after year, the festival has brought high-quality, thought-provoking Jewish films to the Omaha community, and the 24th Annual Omaha Jewish Film Festival continues that tradition. With films chosen through community input and hosted by community members who introduce and lead discussion after each screening, four evenings of Jewish-themed and inspired films await.

Mark your calendar – the big screen is calling!

Save the Date!

Join us for our Film Festival Trailer Screening. 

July 22 at 1:30 p.m. | Staenberg Omaha Jewish Community Center, Wiesman Room 

Mark your calendars to help select the 2026 festival lineup!

Get a first look at this year’s festival contenders! As we plan the 24th Annual Omaha Jewish Film Festival, we’re inviting the community to help shape the lineup before it’s finalized.

Join us for an afternoon preview of 20–25 trailers (about 2 minutes each), spanning powerful dramas, heartwarming stories, documentaries, and comedies, a true cross-section of this year’s submissions. After each batch of trailers, you’ll have the chance to share your reactions and vote on the films that resonate most with you.

Enjoy free popcorn, mingle with fellow community members, and play a real role in helping to shape the lineup for this fall’s film festival.

No expertise required, just bring your curiosity, opinions, and love for movies!

We can’t wait to see you there!