Bender JCC of Greater Washington Email Format
Wellness and Fitness ServicesMaryland, United States51-200 Employees
The Bender JCC of Greater Washington operates as a mid-sized community center in Rockville, Maryland, offering wellness and fitness services along with programming rooted in Jewish heritage. It emphasizes inclusivity, welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and interfaith families, with the aim of fostering a sense of belonging. Its programming is described as varied and broad, designed to engage members of the greater Washington area through activities inspired by Jewish heritage. In 2025 the organization named Aimee Segal as Chief Program and Innovation Officer, effective June 1, 2025. Washington Jewish Week recognized the center in 2025 as Best Inclusive Camp, Best Senior Programming, and Best Senior Center. Historically, the center has collaborated on cultural programming with other Jewish community organizations, such as the 2020 festival presented in partnership with Edlavitch DCJCC.