Nov. 10 – Swedishkayt: YidLife Crisis in Stockholm Hosted by David Finkelstein Get ready to laugh and kvell with Swedishkayt: YidLife Crisis in Stockholm as self-proclaimed international Yiddish-ish icons YidLife Crisis—comedy duo Eli Batalion and Jamie Elman—bravely step onto Swedish soil to unearth a hidden treasure trove of Jewish culture. From the moment they arrive […]

Nov. 11 - Matchmaking 2 Hosted by Patty and Steve Nogg. Baruch, a Yeshiva student who missed every opportunity to marry, is left to live in a small room in the Yeshiva where he studies and serves as the faithful assistant to the matchmaker, Malki. From there it gets humorously complicated. Whether you’re a film […]

Nov. 12 - The Property Hosted by Mary-Beth & Bruce Muskin Regina and her granddaughter Mika embark on a journey to Poland to reclaim their family property seized during World War II. But their quest quickly unravels. Regina unexpectedly decides to abandon the mission entirely, leaving Mika lost and confused. To complicate matters further, an […]

Join us for a virtual Community One Read featuring Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, the first female Senior Rabbi of Central Synagogue in New York City, and author Abigail Pogrebin. A stir­ring account of one woman’s jour­ney from feel­ing like an out­sider to becoming one of the most admired reli­gious lead­ers in the world. Rabbi Angela Buchdahl […]

November 19 | Rabbi Mordechai Geiger of Beth Israel Synagogue 12:00-1:00 pm All sessions are held at the Staenberg Omaha JCC. Light Kosher lunch served at each session. No cost to attend. Drop in for one session, or become a regular attendee – everyone is welcome. Beit Midrash (house of study) gives all of Jewish […]

JBL Members - Thank you for all of your incredible support throughout the year. We’re hosting a special, free event to show our appreciation. Come for some holiday cheer, a little mingling, and great conversation! Drinks are on us! JBL members and their guests are all welcome.

Speaker: Kelly Kirk, Chair, Institute for Holocaust Education Kelly Kirk will lead a thought-provoking discussion on the complexities of intergenerational trauma, drawing from her graduate research in Holocaust and Genocide Studies and her personal family history as all four of her grandparents were Holocaust survivors. Through her presentation, participants will gain deeper insight into how […]

In this concluding program, a panel of experts will unpack the movie A Real Pain through the lens of trauma, memory, and healing. Selected clips from the film will be analyzed and discussed in accessible, meaningful ways, illuminating key themes and responses that resonate across generations. Panel: Teresa Drelicharz, Itay Rahamim, and Annie Rifkin

December 17 | Hazzan Michael Krausman of Beth El Synagogue 12:00-1:00 pm All sessions are held at the Staenberg Omaha JCC. Light Kosher lunch served at each session. No cost to attend. Drop in for one session, or become a regular attendee – everyone is welcome. Beit Midrash (house of study) gives all of Jewish […]

Enjoy a fun-filled evening with friends and family as we celebrate the last night of Hanukkah together! Location: Omaha Children's Museum 500 S 20th St, Omaha, NE 68102 Cost: $18 per family - includes Kosher pasta dinner, dessert, and museum entrance.

Join Tzedek Teens on Sunday, January 4 from 11:30-1:30 at the Stephen Center We will be meeting at 2723 Q St. (the back-alley way entrance of Pettigrew Emergency Shelter), where teens will spend the afternoon making a real difference at the emergency shelter. Stephen Center is dedicated to providing essential services to those in need, […]

January 21 | Rabbi Eli Tennenbaum of Chabad of Nebraska 12:00-1:00 pm All sessions are held at the Staenberg Omaha JCC. Light Kosher lunch served at each session. No cost to attend. Drop in for one session, or become a regular attendee – everyone is welcome. Beit Midrash (house of study) gives all of Jewish […]