Mondays

Spring Season Dates:
May 12 – July 14 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM | $110/member $180/public

Skip Dates: May 26

The ancient art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of a busy lifestyle and improve balance, agility, and health. Often described as meditation in motion, Tai Chi promotes serenity, connecting the mind and body.

Tai Chi’s flowing and strength-building movements improve stress management while increasing flexibility, strength, memory, agility, and balance. It derives power from the cultivation of internal strength, rather than muscle power, and is both physically and mentally challenging.

Classes will focus on Yang Short Form. Students should be able to stand on one foot for several seconds at a time and plan to acquire one new move per week.

Questions? Please contact Paul Macias at pmacias@benderjccgw.org or 301.348.3891.

All Bender JCC programs are open to everyone. Contact Kate Falls, Director of Inclusion, at kfalls@benderjccgw.org or 301.348.3767 to discuss support and accommodations.

Mondays and Wednesdays

June 30 – July 30 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Hybrid Class | $560

Our Intensive Beginners Hebrew Course provides a solid foundation for those new to the language. We begin with the basics, teaching the sounds and usage of all the Hebrew letters and vowels, which are essential for reading, writing, and speaking Hebrew with confidence. This clear and structured approach ensures that students quickly become familiar with the building blocks of the language. Throughout the course, you will learn 200 new words, basic sentence structure, verbs in the present tense, and numbers. Our approach blends language learning with elements of Israeli culture, making each lesson not only educational but also engaging and enjoyable. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to start communicating in Hebrew, setting the stage for further language development. Join us for a fun and effective learning experience as we introduce you to Hebrew and give you a taste of the vibrant culture behind it!

Questions? Contact Marcie Blackman at 301.348.3808, or email mblackman@benderjccgw.org.

All Bender JCC programs are open to everyone. Contact Kate Falls, Director of Inclusion, at kfalls@benderjccgw.org or 301.348.3767 to discuss support and accommodations.

Wednesdays

July 2 – August 6 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Zoom Only | $170

The Advanced Hebrew Summer Course offers a unique opportunity for immersive learning at a high proficiency level. Over the course of six weeks, students will engage deeply with Hebrew through both linguistic practice and emotional, real-world content. The course is conducted entirely in Hebrew, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to language acquisition.

This full-immersion program is centered around discussions of Slikha al HaShe’ela (“You Can’t Ask That”), a docu-reality series that explores various social and political issues within Israeli society. Students will listen firsthand to accounts from reserve soldiers who served in the war, former hostages who returned home, and survivors of the Nova music festival. The series serves as a vehicle to challenge stereotypes and facilitate rich conversations on difficult subjects.

As time permits, the course will also include testimonies from the families of those still held hostage, allowing for a more holistic understanding of the ongoing situation and its implications on both a national and individual level.

Questions? Contact Marcie Blackman at 301.348.3808, or email mblackman@benderjccgw.org.

All Bender JCC programs are open to everyone. Contact Kate Falls, Director of Inclusion, at kfalls@benderjccgw.org or 301.348.3767 to discuss support and accommodations.