Includes a candle lighting ceremony honoring Holocaust victims and survivors FEATURED PROGRAM: Avi Wisnia, grandson of Holocaust survivor Cantor David Wisnia the subject of the documentary movie, How Saba Kept Singing
The documentary movie How Saba Kept Singing tells the remarkable story of how Cantor David Wisnia survived the Holocaust and his journey back to Poland with his grandson Avi, when they discover that someone else had a hand in David’s survival. The movie features music by both David Wisnia and Avi Wisnia, plus a brand-new […]
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, […]
