Preschool Youth & Family

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.

Join the JFA

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 Ambassadors

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.

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

Ally was born and raised in the Rockville/ Olney area where she was very active in her Jewish community. After high school she lived in Israel for a year, studying at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and volunteering in a preschool in the developing community of Yerucham. Ally continued her studies at the University of Delaware where her love of building Jewish community and Israel engagement blossomed. After college Ally’s professional career focused on mission driven work spanning Birthright Israel recruitment, admissions in education, and creating meaningful communities. In January of 2025, Ally and her family moved back to Olney to reconnect with her community after living in Los Angeles for 8 years. Ally has two boys, Adler and Jonah, who are always looking for their next big adventure. Ally can’t wait to connect with other local families looking to discover their own Jewish community.

Jen has over a decade of experience creating and teaching programs, events, classes, and playdates for families with children ages 0–5. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Health with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health, bringing both expertise and heart to every class she leads.