Community & Special Events

Film & Friends with Jewish Family Services

Ages 55+ | Free admission | Open to JCC members and non members

Friday, November 21 | A Real Pain
Friday, December 19 | F1
1 pm

Staenberg Omaha JCC
Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater

Jewish Family Service presents free, monthly movie showings at the at the J. Open to members and non members, age 55 and older. This program is made possible by a grant from the Milton S. & Corinne N. Livingston Fund. Concessions will be available for purchase outside the theater.

MOMOTARO: The Peach Boy of Japan

All ages | Advance: $20 | Day of: $25 | Open to JCC members and non members

Saturday, November 22
Pre-Show Activities | 6 pm
Show | 7 pm

Sunday, November 23
Pre-Show Activities | 1 pm
Show | 2 pm

Staenberg Omaha JCC
Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater

Momotaro is a beloved Japanese folk tale about a boy who is miraculously born from a giant peach. The story is narrated in the traditional clown style by belovedJapanese figures, with iconic tricksters bringing chaos and cleverness along the way.

Candlelight Concerts in Omaha

November 29
6:30 pm | Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
8:45 pm | Coldplay and Imagine Dragons

December 21
6:30 pm | Christmas Carols on Strings
8:45 pm | Christmas Carols on Strings

January 24
6:30 pm | The Best of Hans Zimmer
8:45 pm | Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Staenberg Omaha JCC
Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater

Enjoy Candlelight concerts! The best concerts performed under candlelights with live performers. This is an external rental performing at the Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater.

Live at the Levine: Kris Lager Band-Conduit Series

Saturday, December 6
Doors & Bar | 6 pm
Show | 7 pm
Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater

Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Nebraska’s own Kris Lager brings his electrifying variety show to the Staenberg Omaha JCC for three incredible nights this fall. Known as one of the state’s most seasoned and traveled musicians, Kris—an award-winning singer and songwriter from Lincoln originally—has spent over two decades touring the country, and now he’s bringing the party home. Each show promises a thrilling mix of live entertainment, featuring special musical guests, magicians, comedians, live painters, a live DJ, and plenty of surprises. It’s a one-of-a-kind evening you won’t want to miss.

Write With Us Workshops

Monthly on Thursdays
December 11
5-7 pm
Staenberg Omaha JCC

If you have wanted to write your family’s story, that great American novel, or you have always wanted to try your hand at poetry, join us! Everyone, from absolute beginner to professional, is welcome to attend. We provide kosher snacks and writing prompts. There is no cost to attend but donations are always welcome.

Register by emailing Annette Vandekamp at avandekamp@jewishomaha.org.

The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition

All ages | Patron Tickets: $25 | Open to JCC members and non members

Saturday, December 13 | 7 pm
Saturday, December 14 | 2 pm 

Staenberg Omaha JCC
Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater

Proudly presented by JCC Performing Arts, we invite you to plunge into this stunning, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world.

Birds of Nebraska: Through Our Lens

Sunday, January 18
2:00 -3:00 p.m. 
Tickets: $10
Held at the Staenberg Omaha JCC in the Benjamin & Anna E. Wiesman Family Reception Room

In conjunction with the Central Flyway Photography exhibit coming to the Pop Up space of the Eisenberg Gallery this January

Photographers Gabriel Rivera and Jennifer Blankenship Rivera of Central Flyway Photography invite you to join them on a visual journey through the heart of Nebraska, where the Central Flyway carries millions of birds across the continent each year. Based in Omaha, the artists live at a natural crossroads, where the deciduous forests of the east meet the grasslands of the Great Plains and the doorway to the Rockies begins. It’s a landscape that reflects the incredible diversity of birds that pass through and call this region home. This presentation tells the story of how the artists discovered the world of birding and, in time, how photography became their way of exploring it more deeply. Drawing on their backgrounds in biology and psychology, they are fascinated not only by how birds look, but by how they live: their behavior, their character, and their connection to the landscapes they inhabit. Through images and stories, the artists share an intimate look at the birds of Nebraska and beyond, while hoping to inspire a deeper appreciation for the beauty and wonder waiting all around.

Learn more about Central Flyway Photography here. 

Watercolor Workshops

2026 Dates Coming Soon! 
Staenberg Omaha JCC

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.