Programs

Bender JCC’s After School Program offers a fun, flexible experience tailored to every child. Families choose activities matching their interests—from arts and sports to dance, karate, and swimming—within a safe, energetic, inclusive environment where kids grow and thrive, daily together.

Bagels & Business is a networking and learning opportunity for both emerging and seasoned business professionals.

The Bender JCC is proud to offer adults and students of all ages meaningful exhibits revolving around the Jewish experience, identity, and culture in a beautiful, warm, and welcoming gallery space. 

It’s never too late to learn Hebrew! The Bender JCC is pleased to offer a variety of virtual and hybrid daytime and evening Hebrew classes year-round, from beginner (Aleph level) to advanced (Hey level), in Ulpan Ben Yehuda conversational Hebrew.

Connecting our community to the people, history, culture, and land of Israel remains a core value of the Bender JCC.

J Circle is a series of programs designed for adults with disabilities to foster new friendships and a deeper sense of community at the Bender JCC.

Held each summer in locations across the United States, the JCC Maccabi Games ignite excitement for everyone involved—from teen athletes and volunteers to coaches and host families. The Mid-Atlantic Junior Games offer a one-day experience for Jewish athletes ages 9–12, bringing together participants from across the East Coast for spirited team and individual competition.