Jewish Community Early Learning Center Scholarship Endowment Fund
Robert L. Weinstein passed away on Nov. 11, 2022, at age 76 in Boca Raton, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Shirley Weinstein.
Robert was born July 8, 1945, in Omaha and he received his B.A. from Oklahoma University and his J.D. from Creighton University. The majority of his professional career was spent building a successful office furniture manufacturing business.
Robert had solid roots in Omaha, his birthplace. In an article published in the Jewish Press in 2014, Robert shared, “I’m a nostalgic person about the past, and I have many fond memories of growing up in Omaha - Omaha is my home.” Robert lived near 49th and Cass and then the ‘Old Bagel’ neighborhood,” he recalled. “I have fond memories of my Bar Mitzvah by Rabbi Myer Kripke at Beth El. I participated in USY and AZA, enjoyed going to the old Jewish Community Center, and attended camps through the JCC. My time at Camp Herzl reinforced my connection to Judaism.”
Weinstein’s connections to Omaha led him to arrange for the Robert L. Weinstein Jewish Community Center Early Learning Center Scholarship Endowment Fund. This fund is now active and assists Jewish families from the Omaha metropolitan area who require financial assistance or scholarships to enable their children to enroll in either childcare or the pre-school program provided through the Pennie Z. Davis Early Learning Center.
“If I can help some hard-working families in Omaha who can’t afford to send their children to the CDC, then my future endowment fund will help them,” he concluded. “I want every child to get a good (Jewish) start.” Robert shared.
Robert’s gift will leave a lasting legacy that will significantly impact Omaha’s Jewish families for years to come. We are very grateful Robert was part of the Omaha Jewish Community and that the community and its children held a very special place in his heart during all the years he lived elsewhere. Omaha was truly his home.
