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Welcome to the world of the Jewish Federation of Omaha

Our Mission

Our Mission is to build and sustain a strong and vibrant Omaha Jewish community and to support Jews in Israel and around the world.

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Federation in Action

Federation is Here for Good

Federation is Here for Good

Welcome to the Jewish Federation of Omaha’s 2025 Annual Campaign. A longstanding celebration of hope, resilience and the power of giving. Together, we can create lasting change for generations to come. Your annual campaign gift supports the Jewish Community Relations Council, the Institute for Holocaust Education, the Staenberg Omaha JCC, Nebraska Jewish Historical Society, Rose Blumkin Jewish Home, Jewish Family Service, The Jewish Press , as well as Federation programs such as scholarships for Jewish experiences, missions to Israel, Birthright to Israel, our Partnership2Gether, grants for summer camps and Israel Programs. We also provide additional support to Jewish organizations like Friedel Jewish Academy and synagogue schools.

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Jewish Youth & Families

Jewish Youth & Families

We offer a wide variety of programs designed to inspire children to learn explore, create and succeed. All of our programming takes place within a creative and caring environment based on Jewish culture and values.

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Community Engagement

Community Engagement

At the Jewish Federation of Omaha we foster a culture of learning and create lifelong friendships that help us maintain a strong connection to our culture. We keep the history of the Jewish people alive by encouraging our community members to be a part of our vibrant Jewish community.

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Critical Support

Critical Support

At the Jewish Federation of Omaha, helping others is at the core of who we are as a community, Jewish Family Service offers mental health services to all families, regardless of religious affiliation. Jewish senior adults, and emergency financial assistance for those facing unexpected challenges.

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Inspiring Change

Inspiring Change

At the Jewish Federation of Omaha, our agencies, IHE and JCRC, advocate, educate, collaborate and support our community and our partners so Jews and the marginalized communities among us, may live safely and authentically.

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Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

The Jewish Community Center provides facilities and programs that promote physical, social and emotional well-being.

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Israel & Global Connection

Israel & Global Connection

At the Jewish Federation of Omaha we partner with international organizations to foster meaningful connections to Israel and provide travel experience that inspire participants to get involved in the local Jewish community upon their return. We provide continued learning about Israel through our community Shlicha residency, partnerships with local and international organizations.

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Make A Difference

Calendar

Check out our new Jewish Community Calendar! We have updated the platform and made it much easier for community members to see what is going on in Jewish Omaha. You can sort by program type or demographic.

Community Calendar

Donate

The Jewish Federation of Omaha is a collective of people and organizations who believe in Omaha’s Jewish community. We are a human and social service organization that is driven by Jewish values.

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