BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Jewish Federation of Omaha - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Jewish Federation of Omaha X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.jewishomaha.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Jewish Federation of Omaha REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261204 DTSTAMP:20261019T171410Z CREATED:20261019T170459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T171410Z UID:9270-1792368000-1796342399@www.jewishomaha.org SUMMARY:Shine a Light DESCRIPTION:Join the JCRC for this year’s Shine A Light program. Hanukkah is right around the corner\, and it’s time to spread light beyond our homes and into the community! Invite your non-Jewish friends\, neighbors\, or coworkers to celebrate Hanukkah with you. Light the menorah\, share food\, play dreidel\, and share your family’s stories. It’s a simple\, meaningful way to build friendships\, foster understanding\, and bring people together. Sign up today to receive your free Hanukkah hosting kit\, complete with everything you need to get started! \nSign Up Today! \nHanukkah: Friday\, December 4 – 12\, 2026 URL:https://www.jewishomaha.org/event/shine-a-light/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jewishomaha.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ShineALight.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261018T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261018T210000 DTSTAMP:20260928T225442Z CREATED:20260909T144007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T225442Z UID:8500-1792346400-1792357200@www.jewishomaha.org SUMMARY:Omaha Jewish Film Festival: We Met at Grossinger's DESCRIPTION: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. \nOctober 18\nWe Met At Grossinger’s with event host\, Jared Berezin\nStaenberg Omaha JCC\nExact location provided at check in \nTickets are required to attend this event. 4 or 8 ticket passes are available. \nPurchase tickets here \nYear 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. \nAll guests must check in at the front desk upon arrival. The Jewish Federation of Omaha reserves the right to inspect all items brought onto the Staenberg Kooper Fellman Campus. URL:https://www.jewishomaha.org/event/omaha-jewish-film-festival-10-18-26/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jewishomaha.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Film.Festival.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261018T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261018T153000 DTSTAMP:20260928T225330Z CREATED:20260831T192038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T225330Z UID:8397-1792332000-1792337400@www.jewishomaha.org SUMMARY:Legacy Of Laughter presents 
Willie Farrell DESCRIPTION:Willie is a sure bet when it comes to laughter. He’s played almost every showroom on the Vegas Strip including The Tropicana\, Sahara and Riviera Casinos. And closer to home at Omaha’s Funny Bone. Now\, you can hit the jackpot of good times at Omaha’s JCC. After the show\, you’ll get FREE food\, goodies and a chance to chat with Silly Willie! \nMeyersFamilyLOL.org \nOctober 18\nOpen to all ages\nStaenberg Omaha JCC\nLocation provided at check in \nAdvanced registration is requested. \nRegister\nAll guests must check in at the front desk upon arrival. The Jewish Federation of Omaha Security Team reserves the right to inspect all items brought onto the Staenberg Kooper Fellman Campus. URL:https://www.jewishomaha.org/event/legacy-of-laughter-presents-willie-farrell/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jewishomaha.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/LOL-Willie.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family Service":MAILTO:htopil@jfsomaha.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261015T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261015T140000 DTSTAMP:20260928T225221Z CREATED:20260924T184609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T225221Z UID:8816-1792069200-1792072800@www.jewishomaha.org SUMMARY:Dorothy Kaplan Book Group DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Federation of Omaha’s Dorothy Kaplan Book Group meets on the third Thursday of the month. There is no cost to join and there is always an insightful exchange of observations\, opinions and critiques during the group meetings. Join us! \nQuestions? Contact our Library Specialist at (402) 334-6464 or sbanner@jewishomaha.org. \nThird Thursday\n1:00 p.m.\nStaenberg Omaha JCC\nLocation provided at check in \nAll guests must check in at the front desk upon arrival. The Jewish Federation of Omaha Security Team reserves the right to inspect all items brought onto the Staenberg Kooper Fellman Campus. URL:https://www.jewishomaha.org/event/dorothy-kaplan-book-group/ LOCATION:Jewish Community Center\, 333 S. 132nd Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68154\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jewishomaha.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/BookGroup.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261015T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261015T130000 DTSTAMP:20260923T213652Z CREATED:20260923T213652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T213652Z UID:8725-1792063800-1792069200@www.jewishomaha.org SUMMARY:Third Thursday Lunch & Learn DESCRIPTION:Join the Institute for Holocaust Education for their Third Thursday Lunch & Learn. Octobers speaker will be Jewish Family Service Therapist and Program Specialist\, Annie Rifkin. Annie will lead a discussion of the article “The Last Witness.” Participants are encouraged to read the article in advance to help prepare for the discussion. \nIHE Third Thursday Lunch & Learn\nSpeaker: Annie Rifkin\nThursday\, October 15\n11:30 am – 1:00 pm\nOnline Event Only\, via Zoom \nRegistration Required\nRegister Here \nThe Institute for Holocaust Education and Jewish Family Services are agencies of the Jewish Federation of Omaha. URL:https://www.jewishomaha.org/event/third-thursday-lunch-learn/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jewishomaha.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IHE-Lunch-and-Learn-Rifkin-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261014T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261014T130000 DTSTAMP:20260928T225147Z CREATED:20260923T171951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T225147Z UID:8666-1791979200-1791982800@www.jewishomaha.org SUMMARY:Breadbreakers Candidate Forum: Bob Krist DESCRIPTION:JCRC is inviting candidates to join us again for a special series of Breadbreakers Candidate Forums\, presented in partnership with the Henry Monsky Lodge. Similar to our previous midterm election series\, these forums will take place Wednesdays from 12:00–1:00 p.m. and will give members of the Jewish community an opportunity to hear directly from candidates and ask questions about the issues that matter to them. \nOctober 14: Bob Krist\, Candidate for Secretary of State\n12:00 – 1:00 p.m.\nLocation provided upon registration \nAdvanced registration is required.\nRegister here \nAll guests must check in at the front desk upon arrival. The Jewish Federation of Omaha Security Team reserves the right to inspect all items brought onto the Staenberg Kooper Fellman Campus. URL:https://www.jewishomaha.org/event/breadbreakers-candidate-forum-bob-krist/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jewishomaha.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Krist.Tile_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261012T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261012T210000 DTSTAMP:20260924T165357Z CREATED:20260828T214820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T165357Z UID:8376-1791829800-1791838800@www.jewishomaha.org SUMMARY:Community Campaign Kickoff featuring Tessa Veksler DESCRIPTION:Join us as we launch the 2027 Annual Campaign\, featuring Tessa Veksler\, public speaker\, content creator\, and Jewish advocate! Tickets are required to attend this event. Dinner and drinks are included. \nMonday\, October 12\, 2026 \n6PM Doors Open \n7PM Tessa Veksler\, in conversation with Stacy Feldman\, Chief Impact Officer\, Jewish Federation of Omaha and Josh Sullivan\, 2027 Annual Campaign Co-Chair \nOmaha Performing Arts\nTenaska Center for Arts Engagement Event Hall\n1115 Dodge Street \nEvent parking is available in the Omaha Park Eight Garage at 13th & Dodge Streets\, with a second entrance at 12th Street & Capital Ave. Complimentary valet parking is available.    \nDINNER & DRINKS\nKosher Dairy/pareve buffet stations provided by Star Catering and Friedel Kosher Catering under the supervision of Vaad Hakashrut of Omaha. Dairy kosher-style buffet stations provided by Omaha Performing Arts.  \nTickets are required. \nRegister URL:https://www.jewishomaha.org/event/community-campaign-kickoff-featuring-tessa-veksler/ LOCATION:Omaha Performing Arts Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement Event Hall\, 1115 Dodge Street\, Omaha\, 68102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jewishomaha.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2027-Community-Campaign-Kickoff.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029 DTSTAMP:20260928T224427Z CREATED:20260923T210344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T224427Z UID:8709-1790812800-1793231999@www.jewishomaha.org SUMMARY:October Exhibit DESCRIPTION:Showing in the Eisenberg Gallery at the J from October 1-28. \nMain Gallery:  Bellevue Artist Association
 Group Show\nReception: Sunday\, October 11 from 2:00 -4:00 p.m.\nThe Bellevue Artists Association will host the annual Silver Palette Show. This juried exhibition features local works spanning oils\, watercolors\, photography\, and 3D sculptures. The public is invited to the opening reception on Sunday\, October 11th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. \nPop Up Gallery
: “Every Canvas Has A Story” – Artwork from Yachad & the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home\nOpening Reception: Sunday\, October 25  at 3:00 p.m.\n“Every Canvas Has A Story” features paintings created by Yachad participants during a Painting with a Twist\nouting this spring\, alongside the work of RBJH resident\, David Silver. \nThe public is invited to the opening reception on Sunday\, October 4h. The display will remain on the small wall of the Eisenberg Gallery until October 28.  From November 2–6\, the artwork will move to the upper sitting area near JCC Member Services before traveling to the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home\, where it will remain on display for the rest of November. \nYachad means “together” in Hebrew. The program is dedicated to enriching the lives of Jewish individuals with disabilities and their families by enhancing their participation in the Jewish community and strengthening their connection to Judaism through social and educational programs and support services. \nDavid Silver is a self-taught artist who began painting during the COVID pandemic\, David works primarily in acrylics\, drawing inspiration from Judaism\, human connection\, animals\, landscapes\, and abstraction. His bold use of color and expressive style bring a distinctive voice to the exhibit. \nAdmission is free and open to the public.\nGallery hours can be found HERE \nAll guests must check in at the front desk upon arrival. The Jewish Federation of Omaha Security Team reserves the right to inspect all items brought onto the Staenberg Kooper Fellman Campus. \nThe Staenberg Omaha JCC is an agency of the Jewish Federation of Omaha. URL:https://www.jewishomaha.org/event/october-exhibit/ LOCATION:Jewish Community Center\, 333 S. 132nd Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68154\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jewishomaha.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Gallery.Tile_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR