OPEN TO ALL Includes a candle lighting ceremony with members of our local Holocaust survivor family community FEATURED SPEAKER: Kenneth D. Wald A pioneer in the study of religion and politics, Wald’s Foundations of American Jewish Liberalism (Cambridge University Press) won the 2020 National Jewish Book Award in American Jewish Studies. Ken became interested in […]
Join us to enjoy post Passover treats, read a story together, and enjoy relaxed time connecting with one another. This event is designed for babies under 2 and their parents or caregivers.
Open for in-person dining today at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home - 323 S 132nd St April 17th Special - Smoked Brisket Star Deli dishes up (among other delights) overstuffed corned beef, pastrami and smoked turkey sandwiches, matzah ball soup, salad platters, Dr. Brown’s assorted sodas, plus toothsome desserts and specials like Prime Rib, Chicken […]
J-Serve: The International Day of Jewish Youth Service - Please Register before April 14! During our time together we’ll: • Have a Kosher lunch • Support Hands Hearts and Paws by creating enrichment toys and socializing with some of their adoptable dogs. • Volunteer with elders at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home, playing games and […]
THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF OMAHA INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO HONOR AND CELEBRATE THE LEGACY OF Carl Riekes Ryco Packaging AT THEIR INDUCTION INTO THE HALL OF FAME Carl has spent his entire career in the Wholesale Distribution of Rigid Packaging (glass, plastic and metal bottles, jars, cans, caps, closures and dispensing systems). Carl joined the […]
May 20 | Rebbetzin Shani Katzman 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 […]
Raise your glass with us to launch and celebrate the coming year of JBL events! Our special guest will be Brian Rosen, Head Coach of Creighton Women’s Volleyball and a member of our Jewish Business Community.
Please join us on Thursday, June 4, at 6:30 p.m. to celebrate our award recipients!
Join other families in Jewish Omaha for a fun day at the Zoo! If you don’t have a zoo membership: buy your tickets through the QR code. They are $10 per adult and $8 per child ages 3-11. This program is for families in Omaha’s Jewish community with children age 12 or younger and families […]
June 17 | Cantor Joanna Alexander of Temple Israel 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 Omaha […]
Please join Jewish Business Leaders for a fun breakfast with special guest Eugene Kowel. Eugene serves as the Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Omaha Field Office and eight resident agencies across Nebraska and Iowa. Appointed to the role in October 2020, Mr. Kowel oversees all FBI personnel, operations, and criminal, national security, and […]
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 general LGBTQIA+ community. Organized by the Jewish Community Relations Council, and the Jewish Federation of Omaha, our annual participation reflects a deep, ongoing commitment to inclusion, allyship, and building bridges […]
