Discover nurturing Jewish preschools where little learners grow, play, and connect.
Families with Children
Jewish family life is full of meaningful moments
Whether you’re parenting young children, grandparenting with heart, or showing up as a chosen auntie, uncle, or family friend, you play a powerful role. We're here to help you find connection, support, and Jewish joy at every stage.
Free Jewish Books
PJ Library® (ages 0–8) and PJ Our Way™ (ages 9–12) bring free, age-appropriate Jewish books right to your mailbox. Powered locally by The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington in partnership with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, these programs spark joy, learning, and connection through stories and community experiences.
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers can sign up the kids they love—and start creating lasting Jewish memories, one book at a time.
PJ Library newsletters
Extend the experience beyond the books with local family programs, Jewish holiday ideas, book highlights, and resources for families with young children.
Explore PJ Library newsletters
Get Together!
PJ Library’s Get Together microgrant program helps you host friends for low-prep, Jewish-themed gatherings, with $100 in hosting support.
However you celebrate Jewish life, PJ Library makes it easier to enjoy Shabbat and holiday hangouts.
Family Concierge
Your JFamily Ambassador is your go-to Jewish connector—part guide, part cheerleader, all about your family. They’ll get to know you, make introductions, and help you plug into Jewish life that feels meaningful and doable.
JFamily Ambassador programs are locally run by the Bender JCC in Maryland, Edlavitch DCJCC in Washington, DC, and the Pozez JCC in Northern Virginia, and are proudly funded by The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington.
Explore Preschools
Explore Jewish day schools that challenge the mind, nurture the spirit, and build lifelong Jewish identity.
Jewish learning goes beyond Hebrew school. Explore meaningful learning that deepens identity and fits your life.
Camp
Jewish summer camp is where joy goes
Camp is where kids grow independence, confidence, and Jewish identity while making lifelong friends (and memories). Whether your child loves sports, singing, or sleeping under the stars, there’s a camp that fits and a summer they’ll never forget.
Capital Camps and Retreat Center
Teens
Helping Jewish teens find their people, their purpose, and their path
By supporting bold partnerships and creative programs, teens have access to meaningful, immersive, and welcoming experiences that build identity, leadership, and resilience.
Grandparents
L’dor vador, with love
As a grandparent, your hugs, stories, and traditions help shape your grandchild’s Jewish world. What you pass down—intentionally or in quiet moments—can spark joy, connection, and a lasting sense of belonging.
Whether you’re reading a PJ Library® book together, celebrating holidays side-by-side, or sharing a family recipe over video chat, your role in your grandchild’s Jewish journey matters. Here, you’ll find simple, meaningful ways to connect across generations and nurture Jewish identity with love.
Whether you live nearby or connect from afar, these resources help you share traditions, celebrate holidays, and nurture your grandchild’s Jewish journey:
- Kinzoo Together App Read PJ Library® books with your grandchild over a live video call.
- PJ Library® Grandparent Sign-Up Sign your grandchild up to receive free Jewish books—so you can read them together.
- StoryCorps Record and share meaningful stories from your life to preserve and pass on.
- Virtual Museum Field Trips Explore world-class museums together online—then share your favorite finds.
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Join us for a cozy story time filled with delightful Jewish stories, songs, and moments to share together. 
Registration Opens October 27th Sundays @ 10:45 AM Dates: 11/23/25 – 2/1/26 Skip Dates: 11/30, 12/28 For ages 3–5. Doodlers love their soft, furry, feathery, purr-fect pets! It’s always a […]
$240
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Join us for a relaxed and welcoming mid-summer gathering for expectant parents - whether it's your first baby or you're adding to your growing family, this is the perfect opportunity to meet others on a similar journey.
$10 – $15
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3 events,
Registration Opens October 27th Mondays @ 8:45 AM Dates: 11/17/25 – 1/26/26 Skip Dates: 12/22, 12/29, 1/19 Includes parent-baby postures and massage techniques designed to promote bonding with each other […]
$215
Rhythm ‘N’ Ruach high energy music and movement to encourage joyful Jewish learning. Ideal for children ages 0 – 4 years old, this program encourages children and their loved ones to participate in the music with real instrument and yoga poses, creating an inspirational and educational experience.
$160 – $170
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This program highlights the courageous choices and powerful voices of Jewish and non-Jewish women who used pen and pistol in the fight against Nazi tyranny.
Free
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1 event,
Crafty Tots is a multi-sensory experience designed for our littlest artists. Each class begins with story time to spark imagination and inspire the arts and crafts project.
$75
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1 event,
Join us for some music, bubbles, and stories!! We will also leave plenty of free time for families to hang out and get to know each other.
$75
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2 events,
A fun-filled morning for families to celebrate Shabbat together.
Free
Fridays @ 10:30 AM Dates: 11/21/25 – 1/30/26 Skip Dates: 11/28, 12/26 Best suited for ages 0 – 4 years old Join us for a fun-filled morning celebrating Shabbat. Learn […]
Free
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5 events,
This class includes parent-baby postures and massage techniques designed to promote bonding with each other and bring a sense of calm to the baby. Unlike other yoga classes that tend to be a bit more “serious,” feel free to stop your practice to change a diaper, get some water, nurse, etc. Best for children under 1 year old. No yoga experience is necessary. Mats will be provided. There’s something for everyone in this class! Please note, you will register your child for this class.
$160.00 – $170.00
Best suited for ages 0 – 3 years old (older sibling’s welcome!)
$280
Looking to keep your energic tot active? Join Potomac Soccer for some silly soccer fun. Kids will learn age-appropriate skills that will keep your toddler engaged and foster a love for the game. Best suited for children 2 and 3 years old.
$160.00 – $170.00
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Expand your social circle and connect with other families in the area while your little ones enjoy water fun.
Free
Registration Opens October 27th Sundays @ 10:45 AM Dates: 11/23/25 – 2/1/26 Skip Dates: 11/30, 12/28 For ages 3–5. Doodlers love their soft, furry, feathery, purr-fect pets! It’s always a […]
$240
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4 events,
Registration Opens October 27th Mondays @ 8:45 AM Dates: 11/17/25 – 1/26/26 Skip Dates: 12/22, 12/29, 1/19 Includes parent-baby postures and massage techniques designed to promote bonding with each other […]
$215
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Rhythm ‘N’ Ruach high energy music and movement to encourage joyful Jewish learning. Ideal for children ages 0 – 4 years old, this program encourages children and their loved ones to participate in the music with real instrument and yoga poses, creating an inspirational and educational experience.
$160 – $170
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2 events,
Crafty Tots is a multi-sensory experience designed for our littlest artists. Each class begins with story time to spark imagination and inspire the arts and crafts project.
$75
Join us to explore these questions and examine how they have been understood and addressed across generations.
$80
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3 events,
Join us for some music, bubbles, and stories!! We will also leave plenty of free time for families to hang out and get to know each other.
$75
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Grammy Award-winning children’s musician Joanie Leeds returns to Wolf Trap with her daughter Joya for a joyful, multigenerational celebration of storytelling, song, and the special bonds between kids and grandparents. Stay after the concert for a PJ Library playdate and family-friendly activities.
$9 – $12
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Join us to explore the enduring legacy of Mordecai Kaplan and discover how his ideas continue to shape Jewish life today.
Free
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1 event,
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Expand your social circle and connect with other families in the area while your little ones enjoy playground and splashground fun. |
1 event,
Fridays @ 10:30 AM Dates: 11/21/25 – 1/30/26 Skip Dates: 11/28, 12/26 Best suited for ages 0 – 4 years old Join us for a fun-filled morning celebrating Shabbat. Learn […]
Free
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4 events,
This class includes parent-baby postures and massage techniques designed to promote bonding with each other and bring a sense of calm to the baby. Unlike other yoga classes that tend to be a bit more “serious,” feel free to stop your practice to change a diaper, get some water, nurse, etc. Best for children under 1 year old. No yoga experience is necessary. Mats will be provided. There’s something for everyone in this class! Please note, you will register your child for this class.
$160.00 – $170.00
Best suited for ages 0 – 3 years old (older sibling’s welcome!)
$280
Looking to keep your energic tot active? Join Potomac Soccer for some silly soccer fun. Kids will learn age-appropriate skills that will keep your toddler engaged and foster a love for the game. Best suited for children 2 and 3 years old.
$160.00 – $170.00
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2 events,
Registration Opens October 27th Sundays @ 10:45 AM Dates: 11/23/25 – 2/1/26 Skip Dates: 11/30, 12/28 For ages 3–5. Doodlers love their soft, furry, feathery, purr-fect pets! It’s always a […]
$240
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Let your little one enjoy a safe place to explore and play with friends while parents chat and connect. |
1 event,
Registration Opens October 27th Mondays @ 8:45 AM Dates: 11/17/25 – 1/26/26 Skip Dates: 12/22, 12/29, 1/19 Includes parent-baby postures and massage techniques designed to promote bonding with each other […]
$215
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2 events,
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Families with kids 0-8 are invited to come hang out, enjoy pizza & popsicles, and cool off in the foam! Please bring bathing suits and towels for any foam-going family members.
$18
Join us to explore these questions and examine how they have been understood and addressed across generations.
$80
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1 event,
Looking for a caring, dynamic school community for children and grandchildren (ages 3–18)?
Free
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1 event,
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Join Gesher Jewish Day School for an evening of connection, community, and conversation. Over wine, cheese, and delicious desserts, we'll explore Israeli women through scenes from Israeli cinema and television, facilitated by Chen Sara Mordechai-Kedar, Pozez JCC's Senior Shlicha. |
1 event,
Fridays @ 10:30 AM Dates: 11/21/25 – 1/30/26 Skip Dates: 11/28, 12/26 Best suited for ages 0 – 4 years old Join us for a fun-filled morning celebrating Shabbat. Learn […]
Free
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2 events,Best suited for ages 0 – 3 years old (older sibling’s welcome!)
$280
Build on your child’s natural enthusiasm for music and movement and learn the skills to support the natural process of music development. Pricing per family depends on how many children are enrolled in the class.
$1 – $160
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1 event,
Registration Opens October 27th Sundays @ 10:45 AM Dates: 11/23/25 – 2/1/26 Skip Dates: 11/30, 12/28 For ages 3–5. Doodlers love their soft, furry, feathery, purr-fect pets! It’s always a […]
$240
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1 event,
Registration Opens October 27th Mondays @ 8:45 AM Dates: 11/17/25 – 1/26/26 Skip Dates: 12/22, 12/29, 1/19 Includes parent-baby postures and massage techniques designed to promote bonding with each other […]
$215
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1 event,
Join us to explore these questions and examine how they have been understood and addressed across generations.
$80
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0 events,
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1 event,
Looking for a caring, dynamic school community for children and grandchildren (ages 3–18)?
Free
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3 events,
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Join us for a morning of fresh air and friendship at our Fairfax Park Playdate!
Free
Fridays @ 10:30 AM Dates: 11/21/25 – 1/30/26 Skip Dates: 11/28, 12/26 Best suited for ages 0 – 4 years old Join us for a fun-filled morning celebrating Shabbat. Learn […]
Free
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Join us as we discuss The Wolf Hunt by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen, a psychological drama about an Israeli family living in California whose lives are shaken after their teenage son becomes involved in a violent incident.
Free
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2 events,Best suited for ages 0 – 3 years old (older sibling’s welcome!)
$280
Build on your child’s natural enthusiasm for music and movement and learn the skills to support the natural process of music development. Pricing per family depends on how many children are enrolled in the class.
$1 – $160
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Come celebrate the end of summer at Tifereth Israel!
Free
Registration Opens October 27th Sundays @ 10:45 AM Dates: 11/23/25 – 2/1/26 Skip Dates: 11/30, 12/28 For ages 3–5. Doodlers love their soft, furry, feathery, purr-fect pets! It’s always a […]
$240
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Allow us to introduce you to the members of Northern VA Hebrew Congregation (NVHC) who represent all the various religious & social groups that define our Congregation.
Free
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1 event,
Registration Opens October 27th Mondays @ 8:45 AM Dates: 11/17/25 – 1/26/26 Skip Dates: 12/22, 12/29, 1/19 Includes parent-baby postures and massage techniques designed to promote bonding with each other […]
$215
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1 event,
Join us to explore these questions and examine how they have been understood and addressed across generations.
$80
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1 event,
Looking for a caring, dynamic school community for children and grandchildren (ages 3–18)?
Free
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0 events,
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1 event,
Fridays @ 10:30 AM Dates: 11/21/25 – 1/30/26 Skip Dates: 11/28, 12/26 Best suited for ages 0 – 4 years old Join us for a fun-filled morning celebrating Shabbat. Learn […]
Free
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4 events,Best suited for ages 0 – 3 years old (older sibling’s welcome!)
$280
Build on your child’s natural enthusiasm for music and movement and learn the skills to support the natural process of music development. Pricing per family depends on how many children are enrolled in the class.
$1 – $160
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Kick off the new school year with a fun-filled Back-to-School playdate co-sponsored by Growing Jewish Families, Gesher Day School, and Temple Rodef Shalom.
$8
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4 events,
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Registration Opens October 27th Sundays @ 10:45 AM Dates: 11/23/25 – 2/1/26 Skip Dates: 11/30, 12/28 For ages 3–5. Doodlers love their soft, furry, feathery, purr-fect pets! It’s always a […]
$240
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Join us on Sunday, August 30, 2026, for JSSA Family Wellness Day, a fun-filled afternoon where you, your family, and friends can engage in more than 35 interactive activities to […]
Free
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3 events,
Registration Opens October 27th Mondays @ 8:45 AM Dates: 11/17/25 – 1/26/26 Skip Dates: 12/22, 12/29, 1/19 Includes parent-baby postures and massage techniques designed to promote bonding with each other […]
$215
Participate in music with real instrument and yoga poses, creating an inspirational and educational experience.
$155.00 – $165.00
Music helps to anchor a child’s cultural identity. Rhythm ‘N’ Ruach high energy music and movement to encourage joyful Jewish learning
$155.00 – $165.00
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2 events,
Crafty Tots is a multi-sensory experience designed for our littlest artists.
$75
Join us to explore these questions and examine how they have been understood and addressed across generations.
$80
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2 events,
Join us for some music, bubbles, and stories!! We will also leave plenty of free time for families to hang out and get to know each other.
$75
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Join us to discover how this early protest against Christian nationalism shaped the Jewish community’s long-term efforts to challenge religious influence in public life and trace the Christmas celebration dispute to the present day.
Free
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1 event,
Learn how to connect with your child using everyday items that you already have at home.
$75
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3 events,
Join us for a fun-filled morning celebrating Shabbat!
Free
Fridays @ 10:30 AM Dates: 11/21/25 – 1/30/26 Skip Dates: 11/28, 12/26 Best suited for ages 0 – 4 years old Join us for a fun-filled morning celebrating Shabbat. Learn […]
Free
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Are you looking to connect with other soon-to-be moms while also staying active? Join the Bender JCC, FIT4MOM, and Johns Hopkins Community Physicians for an evening of education, movement, and connection in a welcoming, supportive space.
Free
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2 events,Best suited for ages 0 – 3 years old (older sibling’s welcome!)
$280
Build on your child’s natural enthusiasm for music and movement and learn the skills to support the natural process of music development. Pricing per family depends on how many children are enrolled in the class.
$1 – $160
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Behind the scenes, this work is sustained through careful investment in trusted partners, innovative programs, and community-wide initiatives. Together, these investments help families with young children find connection, belonging, and meaningful Jewish life across Greater Washington.
Signature Initiatives
Region-wide programs that reach thousands of families each year:
- Expanding access through PJ Library, Harold Grinspoon Foundation, $292,390
- Building relationships with JFamily Ambassadors
- Bender JCC of Greater Washington, $80,000
- Pozez JCCNV, $80,000
- Washington Hebrew Congregation, $40,000
- Milton Gottesman Day School, $40,000
Synagogue & Community Programs
Local initiatives that bring families together in Jewish life across Greater Washington:
- Beth El Hebrew Congregation, $16,500: A monthly Havdalah program helping families connect and make Jewish choices at home.
- Congregation Etz Hayim, $10,000: Jewish Family Discovery Days build parent connections, community, and early Jewish identity.
- Congregation Olam Tikvah, $2,500: A family-centered Jewish book festival engaging young children through stories and celebration.
- Edlavitch DCJCC: Day at the J, $30,000: Day at the J offers young families Jewish play, parent connection, and shared Havdalah.
- Hill Havurah: Tiny Torah, $30,000: Tiny Torah creates low-barrier, play-based Jewish connections for Capitol Hill families.
- Meshek DC, $18,000: Connects Israeli-American families through holidays, Hebrew, and everyday community.
- Mishkan Torah Greenbelt Synagogue, $23,500: Family programming helps children and parents explore Jewish traditions, friendships, and community.
- Petworth Peanuts, $15,000: Engages Jewish families with young children through accessible experiences that build connection and identity.
- Pozez JCCNV and Gesher Jewish Day School, $30,000: Parenting Without Walls creates a support network for families raising Jewish children across NoVA.
- Temple Shalom, $20,000: Welcomes young families into Jewish community during key moments of growth and decision-making.
- Temple Rodef Shalom, $7,000: Tot Mitzvah helps young families build Jewish ritual confidence and connect with one another.