Partnership's 2nd Commemoration of October 7
2025-09-28 09:30 - 11:00 UTC
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 with HaTikva

2026 Annual Campaign Community Campaign Kickoff
2025-10-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater, 333 S. 132nd St., Omaha, NE, 68154
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 connection, culture, and celebration.
RSVP NOW!

Special events with Julie Platt
2025-10-16 16:30 - 20:00
The Jewish Federation of Omaha will be hosting two special events featuring Julie Platt on October 16, 2025. To learn more about the details, please email Lisa Skhkolnick at lshkolnick@jewishomaha.org.

Julie Platt is the Immediate Past Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and past Chair of the Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles and the Foundation for Jewish Camp. In January, President Isaac Herzog awarded her the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor, Israel’s highest civilian honor.
Prior to serving as Board Chair at the Jewish Federation of Greater LA, Julie served as their General Campaign Chair, Chair of their Ensuring the Jewish Future Strategic Initiative, and Chair of the Federation’s Sylvia Weisz Women’s Philanthropy. She also received the Ruby Award from National Women’s Philanthropy.
A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Julie serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees and is also on Penn Hillel’s National Board of Governors.
Julie continues to lead JFNA’s LiveSecure Initiative and other JFNA initiatives crucial to the flourishing of Jewish life in North America.

JBL Bagels & Business
2025-10-17 07:30 - 09:00 | Shirley & Leonard Goldstein Community Engagement Venue, 333 S. 132nd St., Omaha, NE, 68154
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 to Iowa and started a construction company, eventually branching into other businesses. In 1986, Mike and Nancy moved to Omaha and formed a new company, McCarthy Group, LLC., an investment holding company that partners with managers to acquire and grow businesses. McCarthy Group is currently invested in more than forty businesses, a portfolio that includes several Omaha companies – Elections Systems & Software, America’s largest election services business, Scooters, a coffee franchise with more than 800 stores and Bridges Trust, a multi-generational family office management company.

Community Lecture with Yair Rosenberg
2025-10-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Beth El Synagogue, 14506 California Street, Omaha, NE, 68154
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’ political climate and its impact on the Jewish community.
Yair Rosenberg, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of the “Deep Shtetl” newsletter, writes on politics, culture, and religion. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal. A leading voice on antisemitism, Rosenberg has testified before Congress. He is the creator of the video series Antisemitism, Explained, and recently released a new album of original Shabbat music called Az Yashir.

TORN: The Israel-Palestine Poster War - Documentary Screening & Panel Discussion
2025-11-02 17:00 | Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater, 333 S. 132nd St., Omaha, NE, 68154
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 war in Gaza unfolded, a conflict thousands of miles away erupted on New York’s walls. Watch the trailer. This trailer and film contain strong language. Viewer discretion advised.
Following the film, join us for an in-person discussion with:

Nim Shapira — director, producer and writer
Dede BandAid & Nitzan Mintz — artists and creators of the posters

This event is free to attend, but registration is required. RSVP HERE.

The film is presented with the financial assistance of Susie Noddle and John Ziegelman and The Gertrude T. & Albert B. Newman Endowment Fund.

Omaha Jewish Film Festival | Bad Shabbos
2025-11-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater, 333 S. 132nd St., Omaha, NE, 68154
Nov. 9 – Bad Shabbos
Hosted by Rachel & Daniel Grossman.
David and his fiancée Meg are about to have their parents meet for the first time over a Shabbat dinner on New York’s Upper West Side when an accidental death (or murder?) gets in the way. With Meg’s Catholic parents due any moment, this family dinner soon spirals into a hilarious disaster.
Kyra Sedgwick and Cliff “Method Man” Smith lead an incredible ensemble cast in the uproarious new comedy BAD SHABBOS, winner of the Audience Award for Best Narrative at the Tribeca Film Festival!
Whether you’re a film enthusiast, someone who enjoys the latest Jewish-themed films, or someone looking for an entertaining night out, the Omaha Jewish Film Festival promises to provide you with a fulfilling cinematic experience and free popcorn.

TICKETS – Purchase Pass
4 Ticket Pass $15
8 Ticket Pass $25
Single Ticket at door $5
Passes may be used for any combination of people and/or film admissions.

Thank you to the financial supporters of the 2025 Omaha Jewish Film Festival:
Lois Jeanne Schrager Memorial Fund, Fran and Rich Juro Endowment Fund for the Federation, Etta and Harold Epstein Security Fund, Ruth Frisch & Oscar S. Belzer Endowment Fund, Special Donor-Advised Fund of the JFO Foundation, and the Klutznick Custodial Fund and the Miller Film Fund by Lindsey Miller-Lerman in memory of her parents Avy and Roberta Miller. Further supported by the B’nai B’rith Henry Monsky Lodge and our corporate sponsor, First National Bank of Omaha.

Omaha Jewish Film Festival | Swedishkayt: YidLife Crisis in Stockholm
2025-11-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater, 333 S. 132nd St., Omaha, NE, 68154
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 in Stockholm, our heroes, like gefilte fish out of water, prepare for a big live show while unraveling the little-known history of Sweden’s Jewish community in their hilarious and heartfelt journey.
Whether you’re a film enthusiast, someone who enjoys the latest Jewish-themed films, or someone looking for an entertaining night out, the Omaha Jewish Film Festival promises to provide you with a fulfilling cinematic experience and free popcorn.

TICKETS – Purchase Pass
4 Ticket Pass $15
8 Ticket Pass $25
Single Ticket at door $5
Passes may be used for any combination of people and/or film admissions.

Thank you to the financial supporters of the 2025 Omaha Jewish Film Festival:
Lois Jeanne Schrager Memorial Fund, Fran and Rich Juro Endowment Fund for the Federation, Etta and Harold Epstein Security Fund, Ruth Frisch & Oscar S. Belzer Endowment Fund, Special Donor-Advised Fund of the JFO Foundation, and the Klutznick Custodial Fund and the Miller Film Fund by Lindsey Miller-Lerman in memory of her parents Avy and Roberta Miller. Further supported by the B’nai B’rith Henry Monsky Lodge and our corporate sponsor, First National Bank of Omaha.

Omaha Jewish Film Festival | Matchmaking2
2025-11-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater, 333 S. 132nd St., Omaha, NE, 68154
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 enthusiast, someone who enjoys the latest Jewish-themed films, or someone looking for an entertaining night out, the Omaha Jewish Film Festival promises to provide you with a fulfilling cinematic experience and free popcorn.

TICKETS – Purchase Pass
4 Ticket Pass $15
8 Ticket Pass $25
Single Ticket at door $5
Passes may be used for any combination of people and/or film admissions.

Thank you to the financial supporters of the 2025 Omaha Jewish Film Festival:
Lois Jeanne Schrager Memorial Fund, Fran and Rich Juro Endowment Fund for the Federation, Etta and Harold Epstein Security Fund, Ruth Frisch & Oscar S. Belzer Endowment Fund, Special Donor-Advised Fund of the JFO Foundation, and the Klutznick Custodial Fund and the Miller Film Fund by Lindsey Miller-Lerman in memory of her parents Avy and Roberta Miller. Further supported by the B’nai B’rith Henry Monsky Lodge and our corporate sponsor, First National Bank of Omaha.

Omaha Jewish Film Festival | The Property
2025-11-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater, 333 S. 132nd St., Omaha, NE, 68154
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 irritating distant relative keeps appearing at every turn. Just as Mika finds herself falling for a charming tour guide, Regina seizes the opportunity to pursue her own hidden agenda: finding her long-lost love, from whom she was separated seventy years ago.
Based on the graphic novel by Rutu Modan, The Property stars beloved actress Rivka Michaeli and has been nominated for 4 Israeli Academy Awards.
Whether you’re a film enthusiast, someone who enjoys the latest Jewish-themed films, or someone looking for an entertaining night out, the Omaha Jewish Film Festival promises to provide you with a fulfilling cinematic experience and free popcorn.

TICKETS – Purchase Pass
4 Ticket Pass $15
8 Ticket Pass $25
Single Ticket at door $5
Passes may be used for any combination of people and/or film admissions.

Thank you to the financial supporters of the 2025 Omaha Jewish Film Festival:
Lois Jeanne Schrager Memorial Fund, Fran and Rich Juro Endowment Fund for the Federation, Etta and Harold Epstein Security Fund, Ruth Frisch & Oscar S. Belzer Endowment Fund, Special Donor-Advised Fund of the JFO Foundation, and the Klutznick Custodial Fund and the Miller Film Fund by Lindsey Miller-Lerman in memory of her parents Avy and Roberta Miller. Further supported by the B’nai B’rith Henry Monsky Lodge and our corporate sponsor, First National Bank of Omaha.

Virtual Community One Read
2025-11-18 12:00 | Benjamin & Anna E. Wiesman Family Reception Room, 333 S. 132nd St., Omaha, NE, 68154
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 was profoundly spiritual from a young age, she felt a connection to God when only a child and felt the first stirrings to become a rabbi at age sixteen. Despite the naysayers and periods of self-doubt she stayed the course, which took her first to Yale, then to rabbinical school, cantorial school, and finally to the pulpit of one of the largest, most influential congregations in the world. She has written a book that is both a memoir and a spiritual guide for everyday living, which is exactly what so many of us crave right now.
No reservations are required and light refreshments will be served.

Omaha Beit Midrash: Rabbi Mordechai Geiger
2025-11-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Staenberg Kooper Fellman Campus, 333 S. 132nd St., Omaha, NE, 68154
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 Omaha the opportunity to engage in spirited and challenging cross-denominational study with local rabbis and cantors. This space fosters discussion and friendly debate, allowing students and teachers to share ideas and deepen their understanding of Jewish teachings. Such a communal learning environment is essential for personal growth and the preservation of Jewish traditions.
During each Beit Midrash, a different clergy member from our community synagogues will select and present a pertinent topic of their choice.
REGISTER HERE
You may fill out this form as many times necessary to register for additional dates.
Questions? Contact Naomi Fox, Director of Community Engagement & Education, at nfox@jewishomaha.org or 402.334.6424.

JBL Pre-Hanukkah Happy Hour
2025-12-08 17:30 - 19:30 | CEDAR, 8726 Countryside Plaza, Omaha, NE, 68154, United States
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.

Understanding Intergenerational Trauma
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Benjamin & Anna E. Wiesman Family Reception Room, 333 S. 132nd St., Omaha, NE, 68154
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 trauma reverberates through generations and the ongoing process of resilience and remembrance.

Understanding Intergenerational Trauma Expert Panel
2025-12-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Benjamin & Anna E. Wiesman Family Reception Room, 333 S. 132nd St., Omaha, NE, 68154
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

Omaha Beit Midrash: Hazzan Michael Krausman
2025-12-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Staenberg Kooper Fellman Campus, 333 S. 132nd St., Omaha, NE, 68154
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 Omaha the opportunity to engage in spirited and challenging cross-denominational study with local rabbis and cantors. This space fosters discussion and friendly debate, allowing students and teachers to share ideas and deepen their understanding of Jewish teachings. Such a communal learning environment is essential for personal growth and the preservation of Jewish traditions.
During each Beit Midrash, a different clergy member from our community synagogues will select and present a pertinent topic of their choice.
REGISTER HERE
You may fill out this form as many times necessary to register for additional dates.
Questions? Contact Naomi Fox, Director of Community Engagement & Education, at nfox@jewishomaha.org or 402.334.6424.

NextGen Hanukkah Party
2025-12-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Broadmoor at Aksarben Village Clubhouse, 2225 S 64th Plaza, Omaha, NE, 68106, United States
Thursday, December 18th
6:30-8:30 PM
Broadmoor at Aksarben Village • Party Room • 2225 S. 64th Plaza
Join us for an evening of fun with Community Shaliach, Itay Rahamim, as we make latkes and sufganiyot together.
Plus games, music, food, wine, whiskey, and beer!
Bring your friends and your holiday spirit—we can’t wait to see you there!
Please RSVP. This event is free to attend.
RSVP

Hanukkah Extravaganza
2025-12-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S 20th Street, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
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.
RSVP HERE

Tzedek Teens at Stephen Center
2026-01-04 11:30 - 13:30 | Stephen Center, 2723 Q St., Omaha, NE, 68107
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, offering warm meals, safe lodging, and a supportive environment for individuals experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, and housing instability.
• Tour the Emergency Shelter
• Clean up the dining hall after lunch
• Connect with residents through friendly conversation & games, bringing smiles and building community.
Questions? Contact Naomi Fox 402-334-6424 or Heidi Heilbrunn at 402-334-6475

Omaha Beit Midrash: Rabbi Eli Tennenbaum
2026-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Staenberg Kooper Fellman Campus, 333 S. 132nd St., Omaha, NE, 68154
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 Omaha the opportunity to engage in spirited and challenging cross-denominational study with local rabbis and cantors. This space fosters discussion and friendly debate, allowing students and teachers to share ideas and deepen their understanding of Jewish teachings. Such a communal learning environment is essential for personal growth and the preservation of Jewish traditions.
During each Beit Midrash, a different clergy member from our community synagogues will select and present a pertinent topic of their choice.
REGISTER HERE
You may fill out this form as many times necessary to register for additional dates.
Questions? Contact Naomi Fox, Director of Community Engagement & Education, at nfox@jewishomaha.org or 402.334.6424.

Omaha Beit Midrash: Rabbi Deana Berezin
2026-02-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Staenberg Kooper Fellman Campus, 333 S. 132nd St., Omaha, NE, 68154
February 18 | Rabbi Deana Berezin 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 the opportunity to engage in spirited and challenging cross-denominational study with local rabbis and cantors. This space fosters discussion and friendly debate, allowing students and teachers to share ideas and deepen their understanding of Jewish teachings. Such a communal learning environment is essential for personal growth and the preservation of Jewish traditions.
During each Beit Midrash, a different clergy member from our community synagogues will select and present a pertinent topic of their choice.
REGISTER HERE
You may fill out this form as many times necessary to register for additional dates.
Questions? Contact Naomi Fox, Director of Community Engagement & Education, at nfox@jewishomaha.org or 402.334.6424.

Omaha Beit Midrash: Rabbi Mordechai Geiger
2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Staenberg Kooper Fellman Campus, 333 S. 132nd St., Omaha, NE, 68154
March 18 | 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 Omaha the opportunity to engage in spirited and challenging cross-denominational study with local rabbis and cantors. This space fosters discussion and friendly debate, allowing students and teachers to share ideas and deepen their understanding of Jewish teachings. Such a communal learning environment is essential for personal growth and the preservation of Jewish traditions.
During each Beit Midrash, a different clergy member from our community synagogues will select and present a pertinent topic of their choice.
REGISTER HERE
You may fill out this form as many times necessary to register for additional dates.
Questions? Contact Naomi Fox, Director of Community Engagement & Education, at nfox@jewishomaha.org or 402.334.6424.

Omaha Beit Midrash: Rabbi Benjamin Sharff
2026-04-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Staenberg Kooper Fellman Campus, 333 S. 132nd St., Omaha, NE, 68154
April 15 | Rabbi Benjamin Sharff 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 the opportunity to engage in spirited and challenging cross-denominational study with local rabbis and cantors. This space fosters discussion and friendly debate, allowing students and teachers to share ideas and deepen their understanding of Jewish teachings. Such a communal learning environment is essential for personal growth and the preservation of Jewish traditions.
During each Beit Midrash, a different clergy member from our community synagogues will select and present a pertinent topic of their choice.
REGISTER HERE
You may fill out this form as many times necessary to register for additional dates.
Questions? Contact Naomi Fox, Director of Community Engagement & Education, at nfox@jewishomaha.org or 402.334.6424.

Omaha Beit Midrash: Rebbetzin Shani Katzman
2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Staenberg Kooper Fellman Campus, 333 S. 132nd St., Omaha, NE, 68154
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 Omaha the opportunity to engage in spirited and challenging cross-denominational study with local rabbis and cantors. This space fosters discussion and friendly debate, allowing students and teachers to share ideas and deepen their understanding of Jewish teachings. Such a communal learning environment is essential for personal growth and the preservation of Jewish traditions.
During each Beit Midrash, a different clergy member from our community synagogues will select and present a pertinent topic of their choice.
REGISTER HERE
You may fill out this form as many times necessary to register for additional dates.
Questions? Contact Naomi Fox, Director of Community Engagement & Education, at nfox@jewishomaha.org or 402.334.6424.

Omaha Beit Midrash: Cantor Joanna Alexander
2026-06-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Staenberg Kooper Fellman Campus, 333 S. 132nd St., Omaha, NE, 68154
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 the opportunity to engage in spirited and challenging cross-denominational study with local rabbis and cantors. This space fosters discussion and friendly debate, allowing students and teachers to share ideas and deepen their understanding of Jewish teachings. Such a communal learning environment is essential for personal growth and the preservation of Jewish traditions.
During each Beit Midrash, a different clergy member from our community synagogues will select and present a pertinent topic of their choice.
REGISTER HERE
You may fill out this form as many times necessary to register for additional dates.
Questions? Contact Naomi Fox, Director of Community Engagement & Education, at nfox@jewishomaha.org or 402.334.6424.
