Jewish Events in Omaha

Breadbreakers Candidate Forum: Jim Pillen

Wed, Oct 7·12:00 – 1:00 PM

JCRC is inviting candidates to join us again for a special series of Breadbreakers Candidate Forums, presented in partnership with the Henry Monsky Lodge. Similar to our previous midterm election series, these forums…

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Next Chapter: Mindful Tea Experience

Thu, Oct 8·1:00 – 2:00 PM

Jewish Family Service and the Staenberg Omaha JCC are proud to present Next Chapter – a diverse range of events created specifically for those age 55+. Programs are designed to help individuals connect, learn new…

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Jewish Press Writing Workshop

Thu, Oct 8·5:30 – 6:30 PM

Join the Jewish Press Writing Workshop and flex your creative muscle. Individuals of all levels are welcome to come work on their writing projects, get feedback, and meet new people. There is no cost to attend. October…

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Cher & Gene Klosner: Siblings, Songs, & Their Stories

Thu, Oct 8·6:30 – 9:00 PM·Jewish Community Center

Live at the Levine presents Cher & Gene Klosner: Siblings, Songs, & Their Stories. Some siblings fight, some siblings compete, and then some siblings, like award-winning artists Cher & Gene Klosner, come together as…

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Breadbreakers Candidate Forum: Sarah Slattery

Fri, Oct 9·12:00 – 1:00 PM

JCRC is inviting candidates to join us again for a special series of Breadbreakers Candidate Forums, presented in partnership with the Henry Monsky Lodge. Similar to our previous midterm election series, these forums…

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Families

Fabulously Fancy Fall Party

Sat, Oct 10·5:30 – 8:30 PM

Kids, ages 3*-10, are invited to join us for a Saturday night filled with dinner, fun activities, and entertainment. Parents can enjoy a night off knowing their children are under the supervision of our professional…

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Restorative Yoga Workshop

Sun, Oct 11·1:00 – 2:30 PM

Quite the mind, rest the body, and restore the soul with this gentle yoga practice. Experience active relaxation, where you’ll be guided into restful poses, completely supported with comforting props. With calming…

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Tomer Devorah & Kabbalah

Sun, Oct 11·3:00 – 4:00 PM

Topic: When Letting Go Means Letting It Sink Join Rabbi Geiger from Beth Israel synagogue for an engaging exploration of Tomer Devorah and the 13 Attributes of Mercy, with practical lessons on kindness, patience, and…

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Families

Brushes & Bonding

Sun, Oct 11·Jewish Community Center

Join us at the JCC for a fun night of painting! This program is geared to kids, ages 1-3 years, along with an adult family member. Adults and kids will work together to create a beautiful painting using stencils…

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Community Campaign Kickoff featuring Tessa Veksler

Mon, Oct 12·6:30 – 9:00 PM·Omaha Performing Arts Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement Event Hall

Join us as we launch the 2027 Annual Campaign , featuring Tessa Veksler, public speaker, content creator, and Jewish advocate! Tickets are required to attend this event. Dinner and drinks are included. Monday, October…

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Breadbreakers Candidate Forum: Bob Krist

Wed, Oct 14·12:00 – 1:00 PM

JCRC is inviting candidates to join us again for a special series of Breadbreakers Candidate Forums, presented in partnership with the Henry Monsky Lodge. Similar to our previous midterm election series, these forums…

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Third Thursday Lunch & Learn

Thu, Oct 15·11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Join the Institute for Holocaust Education for their Third Thursday Lunch & Learn. Octobers speaker will be Jewish Family Service Therapist and Program Specialist, Annie Rifkin. Annie will lead a discussion of the…

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Dorothy Kaplan Book Group

Thu, Oct 15·1:00 – 2:00 PM·Jewish Community Center

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…

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Families

Legacy Of Laughter presents Willie Farrell

Sun, Oct 18·2:00 – 3:30 PM

Willie is a sure bet when it comes to laughter. He’s played almost every showroom on the Vegas Strip including The Tropicana, Sahara and Riviera Casinos. And closer to home at Omaha’s Funny Bone. Now, you can hit the…

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Omaha Jewish Film Festival: We Met at Grossinger’s

Sun, Oct 18·6:00 – 9:00 PM

The Omaha Jewish Film Festival is back for another season of bold storytelling, unforgettable cinema, and vibrant community connection. Whether you’re a devoted film buff, a fan of Jewish-themed storytelling, or simply…

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Omaha Jewish Film Festival: The Road Between Us

Mon, Oct 19·6:00 – 9:00 PM

The Omaha Jewish Film Festival is back for another season of bold storytelling, unforgettable cinema, and vibrant community connection. Whether you’re a devoted film buff, a fan of Jewish-themed storytelling, or simply…

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Partnership 2Gether Academic Series

Tue, Oct 20·11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Join Western Galilee, US Central Area Consortium and Budapest! This Academic Lecture Series brings together scholars and faculty from Western Galilee College, Budapest Jewish University, and U.S.-based colleges and…

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Omaha Jewish Film Festival: Rosenthal the Greatest Showman

Tue, Oct 20·6:00 – 9:00 PM

The Omaha Jewish Film Festival is back for another season of bold storytelling, unforgettable cinema, and vibrant community connection. Whether you’re a devoted film buff, a fan of Jewish-themed storytelling, or simply…

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Breadbreakers Candidate Forum: Christian Mapes

Wed, Oct 21·12:00 – 1:00 PM

JCRC is inviting candidates to join us again for a special series of Breadbreakers Candidate Forums, presented in partnership with the Henry Monsky Lodge. Similar to our previous midterm election series, these forums…

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Omaha Jewish Film Festival : Fantasy Life

Wed, Oct 21·6:00 – 9:00 PM

The Omaha Jewish Film Festival is back for another season of bold storytelling, unforgettable cinema, and vibrant community connection. Whether you’re a devoted film buff, a fan of Jewish-themed storytelling, or simply…

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Adult Glow In the Dark Pickleball

Sat, Oct 24·3:30 – 6:30 PM

Adults, ages 21+ are invited to join us for pickleball under black lights! Players will use glowing equipment, neon-tape, high-energy music to make it an immersive, high-energy experience. One drink from the JBar is…

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Closing Reception

Sun, Oct 25·3:00 – 4:30 PM

In October, the small wall at the Eisenberg Art Gallery will feature “Every Canvas Has a Story”. The exhibit will feature paintings created by Yachad participants during a Painting with a Twist outing this spring…

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Breadbreakers Candidate Forum: Scott Petersen

Wed, Oct 28·1:00 – 2:00 PM

JCRC is inviting candidates to join us again for a special series of Breadbreakers Candidate Forums, presented in partnership with the Henry Monsky Lodge. Similar to our previous midterm election series, these forums…

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Next Chapter: Intergenerational Mahjong

Sun, Nov 1·1:00 – 2:00 PM

Join Next Chapter for Intergenerational Mahjong on November 1st. The event is open play – bring your friends and family to be on your team or request to join a team. Intergenerational Mahjong Sunday, November 1 1-2 pm…

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Opening Hana’s Suitcase: A Conversation with Lara Brady

Sun, Nov 1·1:00 – 2:30 PM·Omaha Public LIbrary

Join special guest Lara Brady, niece of Hana Brady, for a community conversation exploring the true story behind Hana’s Suitcase . The story follows the intertwined journeys of Fumiko Ishioka, a museum curator in Tokyo…

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Sound Healing Sound Bath

Sun, Nov 1·1:15 – 2:15 PM

Immerse yourself in sound healing. Find your calm with our rejuvenating Sound Bath session at the JCC. Join us on for a deeply immersive experience featuring singing bowls, gongs, crystal bowls, chimes, and the soothing…

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November Exhibit

Sun, Nov 1·Jewish Community Center

Showing in the Eisenberg Gallery at the J from November 1-25 Main Gallery: Malkin in My Hands: A collection of works by Peter Malkin Reception: 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 8 – registration required Lecture: 7:00 p.m.…

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The Three Chairs

Wed, Nov 4·7:00 – 8:00 PM

Join us for the next lecture series featuring the scholars behind Nebraska’s three endowed chairs in Jewish Studies. November 4, 7:00 pm: Dr. Omri Senderowicz , Assistant Professor of History and Director of Schwalb…

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Families

JBL Hall of Fame The Nogg Family

Fri, Nov 6·7:30 – 9:00 AM·Happy Hollow Club

For more than five decades, Steve Nogg has been a leader at I-Go Van & Storage, serving as president for 37 years. A University of Texas graduate, Steve considers himself fortunate to have spent more than 20 years…

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Volunteer

Community Blood Drive

Fri, Nov 6·9:00 AM – 1:00 PM·Jewish Community Center

Roll up your sleeves and make a difference at our community blood drive. The Nebraska Community Blood Bank will have a bus onsite, outside of the JFO main front entrance. Advanced registration is requested and can be…

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Fall Maker’s Market

Sun, Nov 8·11:00 AM – 3:00 PM·Jewish Community Center

Join the Staenberg Omaha JCC as they present their Fall Maker’s Market. Shop treats and crafts made by local makers. The event is free and open to the public. Fall Maker’s Market Sunday, November 8 11 am–3 pm All guests…

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Restorative Yoga Workshop

Sun, Nov 8·1:00 – 2:30 PM

Quite the mind, rest the body, and restore the soul with this gentle yoga practice. Experience active relaxation, where you’ll be guided into restful poses, completely supported with comforting props. With calming…

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Malikn in My Hands Gallery Reception

Sun, Nov 8·2:00 – 4:00 PM

The Institute for Holocaust Education (IHE) will present Malkin in My Hands , an exhibition featuring the artwork of Peter Malkin, the Mossad agent who helped capture Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann. This marks the…

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Adolf Eichmann: The Long Road to Justice

Wed, Nov 11·7:00 – 8:30 PM

The Institute for Holocaust Education (IHE) will present Malkin in My Hands , an exhibition featuring the artwork of Peter Malkin, the Mossad agent who helped capture Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann. This marks the…

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Jewish Press Writing Workshop

Thu, Nov 12·5:30 – 6:30 PM

Join the Jewish Press Writing Club and flex your creative muscle. Individuals of all levels are welcome to come work on their writing projects, get feedback, and meet new people. There is no cost to attend. November 12…

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Yale Richards Professional Seminar

Fri, Nov 13·7:30 AM – 12:30 PM·Boys Town Conference Center

The Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation is proud to present the 2026 Yale Richards Seminar. Continuing education credits will be available for lawyers, accountants, certified financial planners, insurance…

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Families

Wild Safari Party

Sat, Nov 14·5:30 – 8:30 PM

Kids, ages 3*-10, are invited to join us for a Saturday night filled with dinner, fun activities, and entertainment. Parents can enjoy a night off knowing their children are under the supervision of our professional…

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Watercolor Workshop: Painting Clouds

Sun, Nov 15·1:00 – 4:00 PM·Jewish Community Center

Experience the enjoyment of creative growth through this series of one-day watercolor workshops led by international and award-winning watercolor artist, Telagio Baptista. Whether you have painted all your life or just…

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Next Chapter: Mindful Tea Experience

Mon, Nov 16·1:00 – 2:00 PM

Jewish Family Service and the Staenberg Omaha JCC are proud to present Next Chapter – a diverse range of events created specifically for those age 55+. Programs are designed to help individuals connect, learn new…

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Families

Glow in the Dark Youth Pickleball

Sun, Dec 6·1:00 – 3:00 PM

Kids are invited to join us for a fun afternoon of glow in the dark pickleball under black lights with glowing equipment, neon-tape, and high-energy music. A snack and beverage included with registration. Must have…

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