Events

Join us for a fun and meaningful event supporting Wigs for Kids, a nonprofit that provides high-quality, human hair wigs to children experiencing hair loss due to medical conditions—at no cost to families. Each hair donor will receive a complimentary basic haircut (with minimal styling) after their ponytail is cut. Haircuts by Beverly Seldin’s Hair […]

The Eisenberg Gallery at the J is honored to present Israeli artist, Sam Griffin, and his recent body of work Aftermath. The exhibit will be on display July 30th through August 25th. The community is invited to meet the artist through a series of special events, including free workshops with the artist. In these workshop, […]

The Eisenberg Gallery at the J is honored to present Israeli artist, Sam Griffin and his recent body of work Aftermath. The exhibit will be on display July 28th through August 25th. The community is invited to attend the artist's talk and dessert reception on Sunday, August 24. Held in the Eisenberg Gallery at the […]

Join us for a special community event on Sunday, September 7 at 4:00 PM, featuring renowned author and speaker Rabbi Steve Leder of Wilshire Boulevard Temple.  Rabbi Leder will explore the theme “Being a Good Ancestor,” offering powerful insights into how an awareness of our mortality can inspire a more meaningful and intentional life. Through […]

Countering Active Threat Training Wednesday, September 10 7:00 p.m. Held at the Staenberg Omaha JCC FREE - Open to the community Community members are invited to attend this FREE entry level training on Wednesday, September 10 at the Staenberg Omaha JCC. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP here. About the class: Countering Active […]

Countering Active Threat Training Sunday, September 14 1:00 p.m. Held at the Staenberg Omaha JCC FREE - Open to the community Community members are invited to attend this FREE entry level training on Sunday, September 14 at the Staenberg Omaha JCC. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP here. About the class: Countering Active […]

Online via Zoom Join our communities from the U.S., Budapest, and Western Galilee in solemn solidarity as we mark two years since the tragic events of October 7, 2023. This meaningful gathering will include: Yizkor & candle lighting Voices from the Western Galilee in a special speakers' panel A moving performing arts presentation Closing together […]

Join us for the Jewish Federation of Omaha's 2026 Annual Campaign Kickoff Event! We’re thrilled to welcome Academy Award-winning actress and activist Marlee Matlin as our keynote speaker, along with a special musical performance by Hashayara, a vibrant ensemble of Israeli musicians from the Galilee. Come together with our community for an inspiring evening of […]

The featured speaker is Mike McCarthy of McCarthy Group Mike grew up on an Iowa family farm where they raised grain and livestock. He is one of ten children, attended Mt. Michael High School in Elkhorn, Nebraska, and St. John’s University in Minnesota where he received a degree in medieval English. After college he returned […]

Community Lecture sponsored by the Klutznick Custodial Fund of the Jewish Federation of Omaha Thursday, October 30 | 7:00 pm Beth El Synagogue - 14506 California St. Dessert reception to follow RSVP HERE During this special event, award-winning journalist and writer at The Atlantic, Yair Rosenberg, will lead a timely discussion exploring the United States' […]

A prelude to this year’s Omaha Jewish Film Festival “TORN: The Israel-Palestine Poster War on NYC Streets” November 2  |  5:00 pm Please join us for a screening and panel discussion featuring TORN. The acclaimed documentary explores how New York City became a symbolic battleground after Hamas kidnapped 251 people from Israel on October 7. As Israel’s […]