Parenting Center

Day at the J: The Women Who Made Us

Name: Day at the J: The Women Who Made Us
Start: 2026-05-02T13:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-02T17:30:00-04:00
Location: Edlavitch DCJCC

Children (6-10), Infants and Toddlers (0-5)

Date : Saturday, May 02

Time : 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
1529 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC

Behind every one of us is a woman who showed up, spoke up, and refused to let us forget where we came from. At this afternoon program, kids will enjoy fun activities while parents discuss Jewish author Bess Kalb’s moving memoir or explore their own genealogy.

Behind every one of us is a woman who showed up, spoke up, and refused to let us forget where we came from. This Day at the J celebrates the women who shaped us and invites us to explore what we've carried forward. While kids ages 7 and under enjoy an afternoon of engaging activities, parents can choose how they want to spend their time.

If you've read Nobody Will Tell You This But Me by Bess Kalb — a funny, moving, and deeply Jewish portrait of four generations of women told through the voice of a grandmother who simply refuses to be forgotten — join us for a rich group discussion about memory, love, loss, and what it means to be the person someone believed in completely. The book will be provided ahead of time in your choice of paperback, digital, or audiobook format so you have everything you need to dive in.

Didn't get to the book? No problem! Spend the afternoon exploring your own family story through guided genealogy activities and family tree building. You may be surprised what you uncover — and what's been waiting to be passed down.

The afternoon wraps with the whole family back together for pizza and Havdalah, ending the week the way it should: around the table and with the people who matter.

Please note that space is limited and advance registration is required. We are not able to accommodate walk-ins for this event. Registration closes Friday, April 24, at 5:00 PM.

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Day at the J is a new program that brings together families with children ages 7 and under at the EDCJCC. If you have any questions or if the price of this program poses a barrier, please reach out to Lauren at leskovitz@edcjcc.org.