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! Questions? Contact our Library Specialist at (402) 334-6464 or sbanner@jewishomaha.org. Third Thursday 1:00 p.m. […]
Join the Institute for Holocaust Education on the third Thursday of each month for their Lunch & Learn series. Each month will feature a different guest presenter. This is an online event only. December 17 Tom Boyce, author of From Day to Day: One Man's Diary of Survival in Nazi Concentration Camps Online event only […]
Experience the flavors, stories, and culture of Israel through hands-on cooking workshops inspired by Israeli street food, Jewish traditions, and diverse communities from across Israel. Each series explores a different culinary theme while bringing people together around food, culture, and connection. Come cook, taste, learn, and experience Israel, one bite at a time. Thursday, December […]
Join Itay for a warm and welcoming Israeli Shabbat dinner with delicious homemade food, meaningful conversations, Israeli music, and great people. It will be an evening to enjoy, connect, and experience the the warmth of Shabbat. Whether it's your first Shabbat dinner or a tradition you already love, Itay would be delighted to share this […]
2026-2027 Theme: Belonging January 20 Rabbi Mordechai Geiger, Beth Israel Synagogue For centuries, the Beit Midrash (“house of study”) has been the beating heart of Jewish life: a place to question, debate, and wrestle with ideas as a community. That tradition continues in Omaha’s Jewish community. Each month, a different clergy member from our community […]
2026-2027 Theme: Belonging February 17 Rabbi Eli Tenenbaum of Chabad of Nebraska For centuries, the Beit Midrash (“house of study”) has been the beating heart of Jewish life: a place to question, debate, and wrestle with ideas as a community. That tradition continues in Omaha’s Jewish community. Each month, a different clergy member from our […]
2026-2027 Theme: Belonging March 17 Cantor Gil Ezring, Beth El Synagogue For centuries, the Beit Midrash (“house of study”) has been the beating heart of Jewish life: a place to question, debate, and wrestle with ideas as a community. That tradition continues in Omaha’s Jewish community. Each month, a different clergy member from our community […]
2026-2027 Theme: Belonging April 14 Rabbi Benjamin Sharff, Temple Israel For centuries, the Beit Midrash (“house of study”) has been the beating heart of Jewish life: a place to question, debate, and wrestle with ideas as a community. That tradition continues in Omaha’s Jewish community. Each month, a different clergy member from our community synagogues […]
2026-2027 Theme: Belonging May 19 Rebbetzin Shani Katzman, Chabad of Nebraska For centuries, the Beit Midrash (“house of study”) has been the beating heart of Jewish life: a place to question, debate, and wrestle with ideas as a community. That tradition continues in Omaha’s Jewish community. Each month, a different clergy member from our community […]
2026-2027 Theme: Belonging June 16 Rabbi Mordechai Geiger, Beth Israel Synagogue For centuries, the Beit Midrash (“house of study”) has been the beating heart of Jewish life: a place to question, debate, and wrestle with ideas as a community. That tradition continues in Omaha’s Jewish community. Each month, a different clergy member from our community […]
