FAMILY PROGRAMS
The Edlavitch DCJCC FAMILY PROGRAMS are designed with your family in mind. We merge high quality experiential activities with an informal camp-like atmosphere. Dedicated to serving and supporting our diverse community, we create safe space to explore Jewish values amidst the messy, joyful chaos that is raising kids in an urban environment in the modern world. Organized around the Jewish calendar and Shabbat we offer: monthly celebrations, pool parties, carnivals, story time and other kid friendly activities for children aged 2-8. All families are welcome—you don’t have to be Jewish to find a home at the EDCJCC.
Upcoming Events
Celebrate the end of Shabbat and the start of a new week with JFamily! The afternoon will include open play, Havdalah themed arts and crafts, story time, delicious snacks and a family Havdalah service! Best for kids under 5, siblings welcome to join and participate in arts and crafts. Only kids under 5 will be allowed to play on the equipment.
This program is brought to you by the Edlavitch DCJCC and funded by The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and The United Jewish Endowment Fund.
Overwhelmed with what you saw at schools? You’re not alone. Come together with families from across DC to talk about the preschool process, meet other families and sort out your thoughts as you find a home for your preschooler. Kids play space and snacks (for adults too) will be available.
This is a parent guided conversation, no school administration will be present.
JFamily is brought to you by the Edlavitch DCJCC and funded by the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and the United Jewish Endowment Fund.
Join your JFamily Ambassador at the weekly P&P Story Hour! Bring your little one(s) and grab a snack and stay for a chat in the cafe afterwards with other parents.
Drinks and food can be purchased by families.
This program is brought to you by the Edlavitch DCJCC and funded by The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and The United Jewish Endowment Fund.
Families will gather to mingle, swap baby clothes, and engage in a craft with their little ones in honor of Tu B’Shevat. Best for kids 0 – 5.
Meet us in the basement of the library. Look for Ambassador Jessica.
This program is brought to you by the Edlavitch DCJCC and funded by The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and The United Jewish Endowment Fund.
Please join us for February’s Families Serving Together where families and their children can come together to serve our community!
Join us to celebrate and learn about the festival of Tu B’Shevat. The morning will include reading a story, learning about the holiday of Tu B’Shevat, family friendly projects, and doing a service project. Children of all ages are welcome!
We request a $20 per family tax-deductible program fee to help us cover the costs of supplies.
This program is open to children of all ages, but please register everyone who will be participating, including young children, as there is limited space for this program.
If you have any questions please email Josh.
The Edlavitch DCJCC embraces inclusion in all its programs and activities. We welcome and encourage the participation of all people, regardless of their background, sexual orientation, abilities, or religion, including interfaith couples and families.