Dr. Erica Brown | June 5, 2026

Lunch & Learn: A Jewish Approach to Friendship with Dr. Erica Brown hosted by the Community Engagement and Education department of the JFO Using Maimonides’ famous three levels of friendship, we discussed what we seek in friends as we age, how to maintain and strengthen our friendships, and how to identify ethically inspiring friends. Dr. Erica Brown is this year's 2026 Tapestry Scholar. Tapestry is an investment into strengthening our Omaha community’s Jewish literacy. Each year, the Jewish Federation of Omaha will bring a Jewish scholar to Omaha to collaborate with our congregations, JFO agencies, and partner organizations.