Bender JCC of Greater Washington

Thanks to everyone that came to our Labor Day Pool Party! We had a blast seeing everyone at the pool and participating in Aqua Zumba with Ramon🌊💃

Just a reminder that our Outdoor Pool is open all year round for everyone to enjoy!

Welcome the Jewish New Year with a joyful experience designed especially for your youngest learners! On September 12 at 10 AM, join early childhood music specialist Lisa Baydush for a 45-minute, music-filled Rosh Hashanah celebration featuring singing, movement, and interactive fun.🍎🍯

Perfect for families with children ages 5 and under, this engaging program introduces holiday traditions in a warm, accessible way. All are welcome!

Sign up here! https://www.benderjccgw.org/calendar/apples-and-honeys-a-family-rosh-hashana-service/

Our Health and Fitness Director, Mike Holmes, is back!

If you have any inquiries or questions about Personal Training or Fitness Classes, stop by his office!

Experience world-class music all season long with the Polinger Artists of Excellence Concert Series.🎶

As a Polinger VIP Experience season subscriber, you'll enjoy seven extraordinary performances, including a special concert with internationally acclaimed pianist Yefim Bronfman, offered as a special benefit of season membership.

Join fellow music lovers for an unforgettable season of artistry, inspiration, and community.

🔗Purchase your season tickets today at https://www.benderjccgw.org/polinger26/

Moving and Grooving at our Selma Sweetbaum Senior Nutrition Lunch Program!🎶

Thanks to the Prestige Band for playing some classic songs for us!

ProAction Physical Therapy is helping Bender JCC members and guests feel their best!

ProAction’s highly trained physical therapists provide thorough evaluations and individualized treatment programs for musculoskeletal conditions and injuries, offering a convenient, dedicated location right in the Bender JCC’s Weinberg Health and Fitness Center.

The Bender JCC is excited to announce the implementation of the RightHear accessible wayfinding system, becoming the first fitness center in the United States to deploy this innovative technology throughout its facility.

‪ is more than a navigation tool. It is an accessibility platform that transforms visual information into real-time spoken guidance, making public spaces easier to understand and navigate. Using the free RightHear smartphone app and a network of camera-readable RightHear Markers installed throughout our building, visitors can receive spoken information about their surroundings, identify nearby destinations, and confidently navigate our campus.

For individuals who are blind or have low vision, RightHear provides greater independence by making information that is typically communicated through signs, directories, and visual landmarks accessible through audio.

The system also supports 35 languages, including Hebrew, making it easier for guests to experience the Bender JCC in the language they are most comfortable using. Whether someone is visiting for the first time, prefers information in their native language, or simply appreciates additional navigation support, RightHear helps make every visit more intuitive and accessible.

As Josh Bender, Chief Executive Officer of the Bender JCC, shared: "Our commitment to inclusion doesn't stop with the programs we offer. It extends to every part of the experience someone has when they visit the Bender JCC. By making our building easier to navigate independently, we're helping ensure that more people can participate with confidence and feel a genuine sense of belonging."

Read our press release here: https://www.benderjccgw.org/righthear
Learn more about RightHear: https://www.right-hear.com/