Bender JCC of Greater Washington

10/15/2026

Join us at the 34th Dinner of Champions: Supporting Inclusion at Lessans Camp JCC. Celebrate as we induct outstanding Jewish athletes and sports professionals into the Greater Washington Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and honor high school athletes with the Hyman M. and Phillip D. Perlo High School Athlete Award.

We are also honoring Barbara Guterman with the Irene and Abe Pollin Humanitarian Award.

Through the Dinner of Champions, the Bender JCC recommits to its core value of inclusion and creating a meaningful summer camp experience to children of all abilities.

🎟️Purchase tickets here: benderjccgw.org/champions

Invitation video: https://bit.ly/3WcEeyN

Join us at the 34rd Dinner of Champions: Supporting Inclusion at Le...

10/14/2026

Join us for a night of laughs and good vibes, featuring Stand-Up Comedian Joel Chasnoff, delivering hip, clever, and wholesome comedy about the joys & oys of Jewish life!

A former IDF soldier and Award-winning author, Joel has performed at more than 1,500 Jewish events in ten countries, from the Melbourne Comedy Festival in Australia to Israeli late-night TV. And on October 28, he’ll be here – let’s laugh together!

Register here: https://www.benderjccgw.org/calendar/coa-coffeehouse-stand-up-with-joel-chasnoff/

10/12/2026

Bluegrass & BBQ brought together families and people of all ages for a joyous community event for good food and great music!🎸

Thank you to everyone that attended!

A special thank you to our partners: Doc Waters Cidery for the tasty drinks, MAKOM on a Roll for the BBQ, and Repair the World for the Mitzvah Moment of putting together Thanksgiving supply bags.

Thank you to Doni and Eric from Nefesh Mountain for the amazing concert!🎶

Excited for our next community event, Light & Laughter on December 6! Sign up at benderjccgw.org/ll

10/11/2026

Join the Bender JCC’s community Hanukkah celebration! Kick off the evening with an all-ages party featuring music, candle lighting, and sufganiyot (Hanukkah donut) tastings and special decorating contest.

Then, we’re featuring acclaimed comedian and rising comedy star, Ariel Elias, featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel Live!

*Add on babysitting (ages 2+) with pizza, games, crafts and fun.

To register, visit benderjccgw.org/LL

10/08/2026

An evening of remembrance, reflection, and hope.🕯️

Last night, hundreds of people joined us in person and virtually for Songs of Remembrance, coming together through music, song, and dance to honor the lives lost on October 7 and find strength in community.

Together with 17 partner organizations, we shared a powerful reminder that even in moments of sorrow, music can unite us, bring comfort, and inspire hope for peace.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this meaningful evening.

10/07/2026

Today marks 3 years since October 7. We acknowledge, remember, and honor the lives of over 1500 civilians and military personnel who were killed on that day.

The Bender JCC remembers the victims, honors the survivors, and looks toward a hopeful future free from hate.

On this solemn day, we encourage you to turn to your community for connection, healing, hope, love, and strength. Together, we pray for peace for all people in all places.

May the memories of all the victims of October 7th be a blessing. Am Yisrael Chai.