Bender JCC Team Shines at Regional Conference

Local community center staff excel at annual Mid-Atlantic gathering.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 2:36pm

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A vibrant, high-contrast silkscreen illustration of a community center building repeated in a grid pattern, capturing the energy and community focus of the JCC Movement.The Bender JCC team's strong presence at the regional conference underscores the collaborative spirit of the JCC Movement.Wilmington Today

The Bender JCC team had a strong showing at the JCC Movement Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference, which was hosted this year by the JCC in Wilmington, Delaware. The annual gathering brought together 120 JCC professionals from 17 different communities across the region.

Why it matters

The JCC Movement is a network of community centers that provide vital services and programming to Jewish communities across North America. The regional conference is an important opportunity for JCC staff to connect, share best practices, and strengthen the overall JCC network.

The details

The Bender JCC, located in the Washington, D.C. area, sent a team of its top professionals to participate in the conference in Delaware. The team engaged in workshops, networking events, and collaborative sessions with their peers from other JCCs in the Mid-Atlantic region.

  • The JCC Movement Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference took place from March 25-27, 2026.
  • The Bender JCC team attended the conference in Wilmington, Delaware.

The players

Bender JCC

A community center serving the Jewish population in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, offering educational, cultural, and recreational programs.

JCC Movement

A network of Jewish community centers across North America that provide vital services and programming to local Jewish communities.

JCC in Wilmington, Delaware

The host organization for the 2026 JCC Movement Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference.

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What they’re saying

“It was great to see our Bender JCC team engage so actively and effectively with their peers from across the region. Their participation really showcased the high caliber of our staff and programming.”

— David Yaffe, Executive Director, Bender JCC

The takeaway

The strong showing by the Bender JCC team at the regional conference underscores the center's commitment to professional development and its role as a leader within the broader JCC network, helping to strengthen Jewish communities across the Mid-Atlantic region.