Community & Special Events
NEW! 100th Anniversary Events
We’re planning a year full of fun events to celebrate our 100th year, including a series of “pop up” classes, based off of a JCC programming card from the 1930s. All events will be held on the Staenberg Kooper Fellman campus. Join us! More programs coming soon. Click here to learn more!
Ceramics Painting will be rescheduled. New date coming soon!
May 4 – Mother’s Day Fitness Event
May 15 – Aging in the Modern World Talk with Dr. Julie Masters
May 30 – Film & Friends Free Movie: HIdden Figures
June 8 – Father’s Day Pickleball & Yard Games
June 8 – Film & Friends Free Movie: True Grit
Circle Theatre Auditions
A Superhero Summer: July 7-11
The JCC and the Circle Theatre are excited to present a week-long theater intensive this summer themed around a new work called Axolotlman, written by Mariah L. Richardson. Kids, 6th grade and older, are encouraged to apply for an audition. If selected, kids will participate in the week-long theater intensive and production. All applications and auditions will go through the Circle Theatre. The Intensive is presented free of charge and there are only 16 spots for JCC Members. Apply to audition today. Open to JCC members only. Not familiar with Circle Theatre? Check it out here
Applications Available through April 30 – DEADLINE EXTENDED!
View the application here.
Superhero Summer Theater Intensive: Monday, July 7 – Friday, July 11
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Final Performance: Friday, July 11th at 4:30 p.m.
FREE! Only 16 Spots Available!
View the application here. Questions? Call (402) 334-6405 or email sshinbara@jccomaha.org
Lol: Legacy of Laughter
Open to the public, All Ages
Sunday, April 27 | 2:00 p.m.
Held in the Goldstein Community Engagement Venue
Free Event
Streetwise guy with his famous Brooklyn accent is coming to Omaha to make you laugh! Come see Rocky LaPorte, comedian, film actor and Comedy Central award winner. The laughs are free, and so are the refreshments! Sponsored by The Meyers Family Legacy of Laughter Endowment Fund of The Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation. Visit MeyersFamilyLOL.org for more.
Yom Ha’Atzmaut Carnival
Open to the public, All Ages
Wednesday, April 30 | 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Held in the gymnasium
Free Event – Please RSVP
Staenberg Omaha JCC The community is invited to celebrate Israel’s Independence Day (Yom Ha’Atzmaut) with a free family celebration at the Staenberg Omaha JCC. The carnival will be held in the JCC Basketball Gymnasium. Free to enter. There will be crafts, games, inflatables and more. Food available for purchase. B’nai Brith Trivia Contest will begin at 6:15 pm in the Shirley & Leonard Goldstein Community Engagement Venue. Please RSVP if you plan on attending this event.
Mother’s Day Mixology
Members & Non, 21+
Monday, May 5 | 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Held in the Noshery (located behind the Shirley and Leonard Goldstein Community Engagement Venue)
$25 Members
$27 Non-Members
Register online or by calling (402) 334-6426
Learn how to make some of the J BAR’s signature drinks while snacking on cheese boards in an early Mother’s Day celebration!
Non-alcoholic drinks available
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Register online through Daxko or at (402)334-6419.
Individual Classes
Member: $65 | Non: $75
class codes at right
Watercolor Workshops
Members & Non, Ages 18+
Select Sundays, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Experience the enjoyment of creative growth through this series of one-day watercolor workshops led by international and award-winning watercolor artist, Telagio Baptista. Members & Non Members, ages 18+, of all skill levels are welcome. 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.
Registration for Watercolor Workshops is per class. Each workshop is three hours. Register online or by calling (402) 334-6419.
Sunday, May 11
Artistic Gouache Painting | code:01-0511
Sunday, August 10
Plain Aire Painting (outdoors) | code: 01-0810
Sunday, November 9
Learning to Paint Loose | code:01-1109
Supply List
If possible, participants should bring the following items with them to each workshop.
- Watercolor Paints (Winsor Newton Cotman small tubes, or any inexpensive brand)
- Watercolor Paper Pad (140lb cold press / 11×14 or any size close) any brand
- Various Watercolor Brushes: Small round synthetic brushes (#2 & #6), Flat synthetic brushes (1/4” & 1” wide), Fiber brush (#4)
- White Palette with Several Painting Wells
- Mounting Board: Used to accommodate 11×14 watercolor paper as work surface (gatorboard, thin plywood, cooking sheet, foam core board or artist’s drawing board)
- Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (grocery store)
- Masking Tape or Artist White Tape (1”W)
- 2 Water Containers (cups, recycled food containers, jars, etc.)
- 2B Pencil & White or Kneaded Eraser
Can’t find an item? Don’t worry. We can loan any missing supplies.
Questions? Please contact Telagio at (402) 249-8241 or telagiowatercolorist@gmail.com
JFO Awards Night & Annual Meeting
Open to the public, All Ages
Thursday, June 5 | 6:30 p.m.
Alan J. Levine Theater
Join the Jewish Federation of Omaha for our Awards Night & Annual Meeting, as we celebrate our community volunteers and the past year’s achievements, with a spotlight
on the Staenberg Omaha JCC’s 100th anniversary. Dessert reception to follow.
Father’s Day Waffles at the Pool
Members, All Ages
Sunday, June 15 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Goldstein Family Aquatic Center
Tickets*: $12 in advance | $15 day of
Register online or by calling (402) 334-6426
Celebrate Dads this Father’s Day with the Waffleman! Bring the whole family for brunch on the outdoor Goldstein Family Aquatic Center pool deck. In addition to waffles, coffee, juice, and water will be available. Once you’re done eating, take a dip in the leisure pool with special early access!
Regular pool policies apply. Early family swim access is ONLY for those attending this event. Ticket purchase required for early entry, even if not eating.
*Kids ages 3 and under eat free with guardian ticket purchase.
Summer Vendor Market
Open to the public, All Ages
Sunday, June 29 | 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Goldstein Community Engagement Venue
The Spring Vendor Market will be held on Sunday, June 29th from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. held in the Goldstein Venue. Admission is free and it is open to the community. There will be raffles and coffee! Beverages featuring Mimosas will also be available for purchase. Interested in being a vendor? Email us at rentals@jccomaha.org.
100th Anniversary Celebration
Open to the public, All Ages
Sunday, August 24
Save the date! The Staenberg Omaha JCC will be celebrating their 100th anniversary with a community event on Sunday, August 24. Join us for family friendly activities,
music, events and more. Full details will be coming soon.
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Scott Shinbara
sshinbara@jccomaha.org