Registration is now open for Fall Programs for Bender JCC Members. The General Public may register for programs beginning on August 14. Check out our program guide online today!
Join us for family friendly High Holidays celebrations including Apples and Honeys, I Am Sorry Day, and Sukkah Village!
September 19, 2017
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Enjoy a morning of free bowling, Storytime, and crafts with your Bender JCC & PJ Library family at Pinstripes Kids Club Bowling.
We’re looking for the best local artists to feature in our Group Art Show. Follow directions to be considered for this exhibit.
August 25 - October 9, 2017
This photography exhibit was created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem.
July 26 - September 27, 2017
8:00 - 9:00 PM
Never stop learning with LINKS! Enjoy dynamic studying on a variety of topics regarding Jewish life and tradition.
October 1 - October 22, 2017
Sundays | 9:00 - 9:30 AM
This four-week class is designed to instruct teens/tweens on proper exercise technique and flexibility to help them develop healthy lifestyles.
October 1 - October 22, 2017
Sundays | 9:00 - 9:30 AM
Workout with your children in our new Parent Kid Fitness classes!
October 2 - November 13, 2017
Mondays & Fridays | 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Conquer the world of free weights in this women’s only program that targets multiple muscle groups at once!
October 2 - October 25, 2017
Mondays or Wednesdays | 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Learn the proper usage of the cardio area to maximize your workout!
Register for classes and support groups for Parkinson’s disease patients provided by Medstar Georgetown Movement Disorders Clinic & Bender JCC.
October 10, 2017
5:45 PM
Bender JCC Preschool families are invited to a pizza dinner in our Sukkah!
October 15, 2017
3:00 - 4:30 PM
Learn what services are available to your student and how to effectively self-advocate.
October 19, 2017
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Grab your friends and join us for our paint and sip night!
October 19 - November 9, 2017
Thursdays | 10:30 - 11:15 AM
Born in the Navy SEALs, this new full-body exercise build strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously.
October 20, 2017
5:45 PM
Families with young children are invited to Shabbat Shabbang, a program designed to create a community of new and old friends!
October 22, 2017
2:00 - 3:30 PM
Learn how a Jerusalem technology company is leading the way towards a brighter, more innovative future!
October 18, 2017
8:00 PM
This lecture will present an overview of these famous paintings, which feature an array of colorful motifs and scenes, as well as showcase new fresco finds from the site that are actively changing our understanding of early painting traditions in prehistoric Greece.
October 26 - November 16, 2017
10:45 - 11:30 AM | OR | 1:00 - 1:45 PM
Stretch, Observe & Strengthen your way to decreasing the risk of falling!
October 29, 2017
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Meet our incredible Health & Fitness team, share your thoughts and find out why so many people call us their second home!
2016 was the 46th edition of this 10-day festival boasting more than 20 author events, book signings and children’s programs with the most sought-after literary talent!
November 2, 2017
7:00 PM, Dessert reception to follow
Join us to hear Jennifer Weiner’s stories about writing fiction, writing for children, and publishing her memoir.
November 3, 2017
10:30 AM
Georgia Hunter’s “We Were the Lucky Ones,” demonstrates how in the face of the twentieth century’s darkest moment, the human spirit can endure and even thrive.
November 3, 2017
7:00 PM
Nathan Englander’s “Dinner at the Center of the Earth” explores the complex relationship between a secret prisoner and his guard.
November 4, 2017
7:00 PM
With a cast of storytellers chosen from our very own community, join us for an evening of hilarious stories about all those times they broke the rules and lived to tell the tales.
November 5, 2017
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Local featured artist, Adi Shani, will lead a workshop showcasing the method behind her breathtaking paper cut art showcased in the Goldman Art Gallery.
November 5, 2017
1:00 PM
Sana Krasikov’s latest work, “The Patriots,” is an epic multigenerational novel that explores idealism, betrayal, and family secrets within the context of the U.S. and Russia.
November 5, 2017
7:00 PM
Abigail Pogrebin shares her sometimes funny, always moving stories and collected wisdom of her yearlong adventure observing all 18 annual Jewish holidays.
Join us on Saturday, November 18, 2017 for the 26th Dinner of Champions which supports Camp JCC’s nationally-recognized inclusion program for children, teens and young adults with special needs.
November 29 - December 20, 2017
Wednesdays | 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Experienced instructors teach kids ages 10-14 years old how to incorporate cardio, calisthenics and fitness equipment into their exercise routine.
The Bender JCC embraces and welcomes the diversity of our community.
The Bender JCC is a neighborhood – a place to feel comfortable, make new friends and meet up with old friends.
