Community & Special Events

Eisenberg Art Gallery:

Icons & Eye Candy: The Candy Wrapper Art of Timothy Schaffert

Opening Reception
Thursday, September 10 | 7-9 pm

Timothy Schaffert, bestselling author of THE PERFUME THIEF, THE SWAN GONDOLA, and other novels, has created nearly 1,000 illustrations in his candy wrapper series, portraying iconic figures in pencil and collage, dressing them in gowns and costumes made from candy wrappers

From historical and educational exhibits to beautiful displays of local, national, and international art, the Eisenberg Gallery at the J hosts a wide array of content. Exhibits cycle through on a monthly basis, providing a constant stream of new material. Admission is free. The gallery is open to the public. All visitors must check in with the Front Desk receptionist. Learn more about the Eisenberg Art Gallery.

Candlelight Concerts

The Best of Hans Zimmer

Saturday, September 5

6:30 pm

External Rental and not a JCC sponsored event

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Omaha. Get your tickets now for music under the gentle glow of candlelight at the Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater.

Next Chapter Presents:

Ditmar’s Orchard Excursion

Tuesday, September 22

1-3:30 pm

Open to ages 55+

JCC Members & Non Members: $25/$15*

From apple cider donuts to hayrack rides, Ditmar’s Orchard & Vinyard provides no lack of fall fun. Next chapter will be meeting up to take in the fall atmosphere and do a wine
tasting together.

*Price without wine tasting

Next Chapter Presents:

What’s Good in Omaha

Tuesday, September 29

1-2 pm

Open to ages 55+

Staenberg Omaha JCC

JCC Members: $5  |  Non Member: $8

A panel of Omaha residents will share their favorite Omaha experiences – from shopping, live music, volunteer experiences, restaurants, and more!

Eisenberg Art Gallery:

Bellevue Artist Association

Opening Reception
Sunday, October 11 | 2-4 pm

The Bellevue Artists Association will host the annual Silver Palette Show. This juried exhibition features local works spanning oils, watercolors, photography, and 3D sculptures.

Pop Up Gallery
Team Shalom/Yachad

From historical and educational exhibits to beautiful displays of local, national, and international art, the Eisenberg Gallery at the J hosts a wide array of content. Exhibits cycle through on a monthly basis, providing a constant stream of new material. Admission is free. The gallery is open to the public. All visitors must check in with the Front Desk receptionist. Learn more about the Eisenberg Art Gallery.

Live at the Levine

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

Thursday, October 8

Doors: 6:30 pm | Show: 7:30 pm

Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater

Tickets: $20 (advance) $25 (day of)

Some siblings fight, some siblings compete, and then some siblings, like award-winning artists Cher & Gene Klosner, come together as Acoustic Pop Rock Singer/Songwriters along with their 6-piece band, wowing audiences with their catchy, groovin’, from the gut, gets-stuck-in-your-head songs and their stories.

Legacy of Laughter (LOL) Presents: Willie Farrell

Sunday, October 18

2-3:30 pm

Shirley & Leonard Goldstein Community Engagement Venue

FREE (registration required)

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 jackpot of good times at the Staenberg Omaha JCC. After the show, you’ll get FREE food, goodies and a chance to chat with Silly Willie!

Sponsored by the Meyers Family LEGACY OF LAUGHTER ENDOWMENT FUND of The Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation.

Candlelight Concerts

Halloween Classics

Friday, October 30

8:45 pm

External Rental and not a JCC sponsored event

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Omaha. Get your tickets now for music under the gentle glow of candlelight at the Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater.

Eisenberg Art Gallery:

Eichmann in My Hands: A Collection of Works by Peter Malki

Opening Reception
Sunday, November 8 | 2 pm

In May 1960, a team of Mossad agents—Israel’s secret service—hunted down and arrested Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichman in Argentina. Among the agents was Peter Malkin, a skilled visual artist. Throughout his mission, Malkin sketched what he saw. The prints in this exhibit are high-quality reproductions of the original pages. This exhibit is generously presented by Michael Staenberg in partnership with the Institute for Holocaust Education. The curator for the Malkin collection is Suzanne Horwich.

Pop Up Gallery
Photography by Jarod Cernousek

From historical and educational exhibits to beautiful displays of local, national, and international art, the Eisenberg Gallery at the J hosts a wide array of content. Exhibits cycle through on a monthly basis, providing a constant stream of new material. Admission is free. The gallery is open to the public. All visitors must check in with the Front Desk receptionist. Learn more about the Eisenberg Art Gallery.

Sunday, November 1

1-2 pm

Benjamin & Anna E. Weisman Family Reception Room

JCC Members & Non Members: FREE

Join us for intergenerational mahjong open play – bring your friends and family to be on your team or request to join a team.

Sunday, November 8

11 am–3 pm

Shirley & Leonard Goldstein Community Engagement Venue

Open to JCC member and non members of all ages and free to attend. Vendor application opens September 14 for members, September 22 for non-members. Reach out to rentals@jccomaha.org for the application. 

Watercolor Workshops

Painting Clouds

Sunday, November 15

1-4 pm  (3-hour workshop)

Ages 18+

Staenberg Omaha JCC

JCC Member: $65 | Non Member: $75

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 want a new hobby, these workshops will provide you with the time and guidance to elevate your painting. Participants will receive individualized guidance from the instructor.

Circle Theater Presents: Hana’s Suitcase

Saturday, November 21 | 7 pm

Sunday, November 22 | 2 pm

Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Center

Member & Non-Member: $20 | All Ages

A suitcase belonging to Hana Brady, a young Jewish Czech girl who perished in the Holocaust, is at the heart of a powerful, true story that unites the past and the present, Tokyo and Toronto, and two remarkable individuals: Fumiko Ishioka and George Brady.

Eisenberg Art Gallery:

Glasswork by Deb Kubik

Pop Up Gallery
Margaret West

From historical and educational exhibits to beautiful displays of local, national, and international art, the Eisenberg Gallery at the J hosts a wide array of content. Exhibits cycle through on a monthly basis, providing a constant stream of new material. Admission is free. The gallery is open to the public. All visitors must check in with the Front Desk receptionist. Learn more about the Eisenberg Art Gallery.