The Bender JCC celebrates Judaism throughout the year with a variety of holiday celebrations and observances, family and community gatherings, and festive workshops.
Center Celebrations
Center-wide and festive for the entire family, Center celebrations incorporate the entire Bender JCC community for celebrations featuring activities for all ages.
Questions about Bender JCC holiday and Center celebrations? Contact us!
| Apples and Honeys | Thursday, October 3rd - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
| I’m Sorry Day | Saturday, October 12th - 10:00 - 11:30 AM |
| Sukkah Village | Saturday, October 19th - 5:45 - 8:00 PM |
Thursday
October 3 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM | $30/adult | $15/child (ages 1-18) | FREE/infants
Introduce the Jewish New Year to your little ones at a program that is designed just for them! Join early childhood music specialist Lisa Baydush for a 45-minute kid-friendly, outdoor music-filled Rosh Hashanah morning. After the music program, we encourage you and your family to stay for snacks and playground fun.
Celebrate the Jewish holidays with the Bender JCC at one of our super fun and festive community gatherings!
All children are welcome: ideal for families with children ages 5 & under. This program is open to the general public.
Questions? Please contact Lauren Dworkin at ldworkin@benderjccgw.org or 301.348.3837.
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.
Saturday
October 12 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM | $30/adult | $15/child (ages 1-18) | FREE/infants
Teaching your little ones to say “I’m sorry” is a great way to begin explaining the holiday of Yom Kippur. Join us with early childhood music specialist Lisa Baydush for a 45-minute family-filled morning where we will explain this holiday in a tot-friendly musical way. After the music program, we encourage you and your family to stay and connect at our playground.
Ticket Includes party park with Snacks, crafts, and activities to be used during the program and beyond!
Celebrate the Jewish holidays with the Bender JCC at one of our super fun and festive community gatherings!
All children are welcome: ideal for families with children ages 5 & under. This program is open to the general public.
Questions? Please contact Lauren Dworkin at ldworkin@benderjccgw.org or 301.348.3837.
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.
Saturday
October 19 | 5:45 – 8:00 PM | $10/child | $15/adult
Join us for a “Pizza in the Hut”! And the hut is the Sukkah! Each family will get a Pizza Party Pack. After dinner we will watch a family friendly movie on our outdoor screen.
Celebrate the Jewish holidays with the Bender JCC at one of our super fun and festive community gatherings!
All children are welcome: ideal for families with children ages 5 & under. This program is open to the general public.
Questions? Please contact Lauren Dworkin at ldworkin@benderjccgw.org or 301.348.3837.
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.
