Jewish Family Service and the Jewish Community Relations Council are excited to present an enlightening program featuring a discussion on people with disabilities in our community. The panel will be moderated by Nebraska State Senator John Fredrickson, whose day job is a mental health provider and Adjunct Professor at Columbia University teaching the next generation […]

Join Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert at the Milton Mendel and Marsha Kleinberg Jewish Heritage Center at the Staenberg JCC on Wednesday, May 29th, at 3:30 PM, as she delivers an official proclamation recognizing the contributions Jews have made to Omaha since before Nebraska became a state!

Please join us to celebrate our award recipients!Spotlight: Celebrating the 100th anniversary of BBYO!

Join other families in Jewish Omaha for a fun day at the Zoo! If you don’t have a zoo membership: Meet at 9 A.M. at the main entrance, and PJ Library will pay for your admission! If you have your own membership, you can join us at any time. schedule of meet-ups: 9:15 am Meet […]

The Jewish Federation of Omaha is excited to share the beginning of a new annual initiative we are calling Tapestry: A Celebration of Jewish Learning.  This year, Tapestry will take place Friday, May 31st – Sunday, June 9th and will feature guest scholar, Rabbi Joseph Telushkin. Tapestry is an investment into strengthening our Omaha community’s Jewish literacy. Each year, The Jewish Federation of […]

Please join us for a box lunch and “Packing Party”

Wine Tasting Tuesday, June 25th* 6:00 PM Spirit World, 6680 Center Street $18/person

Join your friends and your community for “Late Night at the Zoo.” Cost will include admission to the Zoo and one drink ticket. No cost for Ben Gurion Society members. Thursday, July 11 7-10:30 PM We’ll meet outside the front gates at 7PM

Join us to hear from our Israeli co-chair of the academia committee from the Western Galilee partnership - Dr. Carmit Gal Areas of interest:• Cognitive behavioral therapy for building mental resilience in times of distress• Areas of memory and procedural learning• Sleep as a promoter of health and learning• Special education• Integrating children with special […]

Calling all young professionals! Join us for the first Happy Hour Speaker Series event on Tuesday, July 16th, 5:30-7:00 pm at Sonny’s in Aksarben Village.  Scott Hazelrigg, President at NorthStar Foundation will share invaluable insights on Leadership. No RSVP is required; just show up and enjoy! Your first drink is on us! For any questions, […]

Andy Ruback CEO Flood Communications As chief executive officer since 2018, Andy ensures the overall success of Flood Communication’s talented team of professionals and extensive network of Television, Radio, Hispanic, and Digital products. Andy manages operational, financial, marketing, cultural and legal strategies for the company. He is proven in building media brands, engaging teams, and creating […]

Black Power, Jewish Politics - Reinventing the Alliance in the 1960s Marc Dollinger, the author of Black Power, Jewish Politics: Reinventing the Alliance in the 1960s, will be in Omaha on September 4, 2024, to discuss the re-release of his book. The event will focus on the complex history of the Black-Jewish alliance during the […]