Eighteen Days in October (Postponed)
This event has been postponed until further notice. Please check back for an updated event date! The Lessans Family Literary Series Presents: Uri Kaufman, Eighteen Days in October: The Yom Kippur War and How It Created the Modern Middle East Ticket: $18 In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, The Lessans […]
Mount Vernon Virtuosi: Season Opening Concert
Sunday, October 27 l 11:00 – 12:00 PM | Free Family Concert Sunday, October 27 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Free Public Concert About Mount Vernon Virtuosi Baltimore-based Mount Vernon Virtuosi is an innovative chamber orchestra of exceptional young musicians who are in transition from their studies to a professional career. Founded by cellist, […]
The Capital Jewish Museum
$50 | (includes docent led tour and transportation) — SOLD OUT! Join us for a private guided tour of the museum’s inaugural special exhibition, Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Afterwards, enjoy some time exploring the museum on your own. *Purchase a boxed lunch for $15 or bring your own lunch to […]
Cinema J: EXODUS 91
Cinema J at Leisure World Israel | 90 Minutes | 2022 | $10 in advance, $12 day of Leisure World Clubhouse II 3300 N. Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring, MD 20906 This extraordinary film follows Israeli diplomat, Asher Naim, on a seemingly insurmountable mission to bring 15,000 Ethiopian Jews to Israel. As he learns more […]
Fighting Back
The Lessans Family Literary Series Presents Jeffrey Weiss, Fighting Back: Stan Andrews and the Birth of the Israeli Air Force Tuesday, April 25 | 7:00 PM | $15 | In Person In commemoration of, Yom Hazikaron, Isreal’s Day of Remembrance, we are thrilled to welcome Jeffrey Weiss, co-author of Fighting Back. Jeffrey will be in […]
House of Fragile Things
The Lessans Family Literary Series Presents James McCauley, The House of Fragile Things: Jewish Art Collectors and the Fall of France Monday, April 17 | 7:00 PM | FREE The Lessans Family Literary Series is delighted to welcome Washington Post Global correspondent, James McCauley, author of The House of Fragile Things as part of our […]
Days of Remembrance
The Bender JCC will remember the victims, honor the survivors, and embrace the lessons of the Holocaust as we look towards a hopeful future free from hate. Antisemitism ─ the hatred of or prejudice against Jews ─ was at the foundation of the Holocaust and a basic tenet of Nazi ideology. During the Days of […]
Iris Music Project Presents: Ladies First
Cost: $5 March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the contributions and achievements of women. The Bender JCC is pleased to welcome the Iris Piano trio as we commemorate Women’s History Month. We will celebrate the lives of women musicians who broke the glass ceiling in music. Featured artists will include Carrie Jacobs-Bond, […]
Cooking with Shannon Sarna
The Lessans Family Literary Series Presents Cooking with Shannon Sarna: The Lessans Family Literary Series is delighted to welcome Shannon Sarna. Tuesday, September 12 | 7:00 PM | $25 The author of Modern Jewish Baker and editor at large of The Nosher, Shannon has always wanted to tell the story of the Jewish people through […]
Israel at 75 Celebration
Come join us in celebrating 75 years of Israeli life and culture! As we celebrate Israel’s milestone 75th year together throughout 2023, join your Bender JCC community and The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington for an incredible week of Israel at 75 events! A Taste of Israel April 30 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Family […]
