Jewish American Heritage Month, celebrated each May since its establishment in 2006, honors generations of American Jews who have helped shape the nation’s history and culture.
In Omaha, the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society, and the Jewish Federation of Omaha will host a reception in recognition of the month. Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. will present an official proclamation on Tuesday, May 19 at 9:00 a.m. with refreshments to follow in the Eisenberg Gallery of the Staenberg Omaha JCC.
The JCRC is honored to welcome Omaha’s first Black mayor in celebration of this historic milestone and the deep, shared history of our communities in Omaha. Building strong relationships across Omaha’s diverse communities, particularly between the Jewish and Black communities, is at the heart of the JCRC’s mission, highlighted by its ongoing ReKindle Black–Jewish Dialogue initiative…