Adult Israeli Dance
Wednesdays | $100 / members | $120 / non-members Israeli dance is back at the Bender JCC! Israeli dancing is the perfect blend of fun, culture, and recreation! It’s a great way to exercise with new friends and feel part of a community. This worldwide passion combines the joy of contemporary Israeli music with an […]
Adult Swim Classes
Wednesdays | $190 / members | $210 / non-members No skip dates. It’s never too late to learn to swim! In this aquatic orientation class, adults are introduced to basic swimming skills such as front and back floats, arm strokes and rhythmic breathing. Learn this life skill alongside other adults.
Canasta Lessons
Tuesdays | $140 / members | $160 / non-members Modern American Canasta is a fun and exciting card game that involves strategy, teamwork and scoring points by making sets of cards. It’s a great way to socialize and challenge your mind. This winter session class will include the skills, rules, strategies, and special hands to […]
Adult Jazz and Lyrical Dance
Tuesdays | January 9, 2024 – February 13, 2024 $100 / members | $120 / non-members Let’s practice your dance moves! This fun and energetic class will incorporate the upbeat and stylized movements of jazz dance as well as the flowing and expressive qualities of lyrical dance. Emphasis on technique and body placement will be […]
Ceramics
Beginner/Intermediate Adult Ceramics Mondays | February 19 – April 1 | 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM $370 Member | $380 Public Get your creative juices flowing! This hands-on course is for those who have both already taken ceramics and/or beginners. Classes are designed to allow room for student exploration of wheel and hand-building techniques. You […]
Bridge
Check back for more dates and times! We are excited that bridge is back at the Bender JCC! Have you ever wanted to learn bridge? Do you know the basics, but it’s been a while? Come and play and learn in a friendly environment. Six 2-hour classes will cover the fundamentals of bridge, including bidding […]
Memoir Writing
Remember When? Adult Memoir Writing Class Members: $100/ Non-Members: $120 Everybody has a story to tell. Do you want to tell your story? If you do, this class is the perfect place to begin. Led by published author Andie Wax, the course will explore key elements of good storytelling. It is designed to provide a […]
Drop-In Israeli Dance
Israeli dance is back at the Bender JCC! Israeli dancing is the perfect blend of fun, culture, and recreation! Join us for a lively evening of Israeli dance with experienced DC-area Israeli dance teacher, Ken Avner. Come experience Israeli culture and learn a variety of traditional Israeli dances in a friendly and welcoming setting! Bring […]
Fighting Back
The Lessans Family Literary Series Presents Jeffrey Weiss, Fighting Back: Stan Andrews and the Birth of the Israeli Air Force Tuesday, April 25 | 7:00 PM | $15 | In Person In commemoration of, Yom Hazikaron, Isreal’s Day of Remembrance, we are thrilled to welcome Jeffrey Weiss, co-author of Fighting Back. Jeffrey will be in […]
Days of Remembrance
The Bender JCC will remember the victims, honor the survivors, and embrace the lessons of the Holocaust as we look towards a hopeful future free from hate. Antisemitism ─ the hatred of or prejudice against Jews ─ was at the foundation of the Holocaust and a basic tenet of Nazi ideology. During the Days of […]
