Community Life Inclusion

Dinner of Champions

Teens (13-17), Adults (18+), Adults (65+)

Thousands of campers with disabilities, who make up 20% of our camp community each year, have received inclusion support thanks in large part to funds raised from the Dinner of Champions.

A large crowd sits at decorated tables under blue lighting for the "Dinner of Champions" event, held November 22 at 7:00 PM in support of inclusion at Lessans Camp JCC.

Greater Washington Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Inductees

Portrait of Robert Ades framed in a hexagon with text "Dinner of Champions" and "Supporting Inclusion at Lessans Camp JCC" above, on a blue patterned background.
Portrait of Dan Kolko smiling, framed in a hexagon with the text "Dinner of Champions: Supporting Inclusion at Lessans Camp JCC" above.
Black and white portrait of Michele Kuvin Kupfer with text promoting the Dinner of Champions event supporting inclusion at Lessans Camp JCC.
A smiling man in a cowboy hat is framed by a blue hexagon with the text "Dinner of Champions - Howard Offit" and "Supporting Inclusion at Lessans Camp JCC.

Hyman M. and Phillip D. Perlo High School Athletes

Portrait of Rachel Fagin is framed in a hexagon. Text reads: "Dinner of Champions: Supporting Inclusion at Lessans Camp JCC." The background has a blue geometric pattern.
A young person with long dark hair smiles at the camera, framed in a hexagon. Text reads: "Dinner of Champions, Mia Forseter, Supporting Inclusion at Lessans Camp JCC.
Portrait of Michael Newman in a suit and tie, featured within a hexagonal frame for the "Dinner of Champions" event at Lessans Camp JCC.
Portrait of Isabel Triandafilou with the text "Dinner of Champions: Supporting Inclusion at Lessans Camp JCC" displayed above her photo.

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A Legacy Of Athletic Excellence

The Dinner of Champions celebrates athletic achievement while supporting inclusion at Lessans Camp JCC, giving children of all abilities the opportunity for a meaningful summer experience.

The Greater Washington Jewish Sports Hall of Fame celebrates outstanding Jewish athletes and sports professionals with strong ties to the Greater Washington, DC area. Inductees must have a history of excellence in sports, leadership, and character, and a connection to the local community—whether through growing up here, attending school, or being active in the area’s sports scene.

The Hyman M. and Phillip D. Perlo High School Athlete Award honors outstanding Jewish student-athletes from the Greater Washington, DC area. To qualify, nominees must be rising seniors who shine in sports, excel academically, and are involved in community service.