Bender JCC Holiday Hours & Building Closures
Wednesday, October 1 – Building closes at 2 PM
Thursday, October 2 – Building closed

Youth & Family Preschool

Jewish Family Ambassador

Infants and Toddlers (0-5)

The Bender JCC welcomes parents raising Jewish children into our community! Our Jewish Family Ambassadors (JFAs) goal is to help connect you with other parents in your neighborhood, to local programming, and to whatever else might interest you in the Jewish community.

Connecting Families In Our Community

As the parent of a child under the age of six, you’ll have the opportunity to meet over coffee (our treat), or virtually if you prefer; and the chance to learn about exciting family activities that are available for your little ones where you live. Included is a JFA welcome gift tote filled with goodies.

Contact Jen Radosh at [email protected] or 301-348-3848 for any JFA related questions.

Meet Our JFA Amassadors

Areas Served: Bethesda, Cabin John, Chevy Chase, Glen Echo

Pamela grew up in Lexington, Kentucky, attended Emory University and moved to DC after graduation. After years in Cleveland Park & Dupont, she has settled in Rockville with her husband Daniel and son Ari. She is looking forward to building community and introducing parents to each other. She loves baking for family & friends and coming up with new and creative challah flavors.

Pamela Gottlieb headshot.

Areas Served: North Bethesda, Rockville, Potomac

I’m Lauri Greenberg, I grew up in Pikesville. I attended a small college in Maryland and graduate school in Baltimore. I live with my husband Dan and our two kids, Alyssa and Sammy. We are recent Montgomery County transplants. I worked for 10 years as a psychotherapist and was a stay at home mom raising my kid and teaching. During the pandemic, I discovered my love for early childhood education! I am currently a part time teacher at the Bender JCC and work with local camps to ensure that it meets inclusivity for campers! I’m so excited to bring fun Jewish programming to the area and meet more local families!

Lauri headshot.

Areas Served: Ashton, Brookville, Clarksburg, Damascus, Derwood, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Montgomery Village, North Potomac, Olney, Sandy Spring

Robin grew up in New York, attended the University of Rochester and Carnegie Mellon University, and soon after moved to the DC area. After first living in Rockville, she moved to Clarksburg with her husband and two daughters. Robin and her husband own a web design business and Robin also tutors high school students in math and writing. She belongs to Temple Beth Ami in Rockville. Robin thinks it is so important for new parents to connect with each other. So as a family ambassador, Robin is excited to meet Jewish families in upper Montgomery County and connect them to each other. She plays the cello and is currently teaching her daughters to play.

Robin Ofner headshot.

Areas Served: Aspen Hill, Colesville, Kensington, Silver Spring, Spencerville, Wheaton, Takoma Park

Meet Arielle, full of cheer,

A New Yorker now in the DMV, here!

In North Bethesda, she calls home sweet,

With hubby Ross and tiny Talia, life’s a treat!

Coffee in hand, T-Swift in full play,

Dancing and giggles light up each day.

She can’t wait to meet your family, too,

And share PJ Library magic with you!

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