May 12 – 14, 2026
Washington, D.C.
It is a critical time for the American Jewish community. After the attack in Detroit, once again safety and security have catapulted to the forefront of communal concern. And further, we are grappling with a rise in antisemitism and concerns about civil rights. May is Jewish American Heritage Month, making it a particularly meaningful opportunity to educate our elected officials about our Jewish community and talk about the issues that matter to us. The Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council will be doing an advocacy fly-in to Washington, D.C., in May, and we hope you can join us!
Whether you have experience with federal advocacy or are brand new to it, this memorable trip will help you develop the skills to advocate on the national level and make a meaningful impact. Join us for this flagship advocacy experience and help bring Jewish voices to Capitol Hill!
Please register by March 27.
Thursday, May 7
Virtual briefing (12:00 – 1:00 pm) for participants—get to know the issues and one another.
Tuesday, May 12
Travel to D.C. (book your own flight), group dinner, and prepare for advocacy meetings at the Jewish Federation of North America’s new flagship Public Affairs office.
Wednesday, May 13
Morning meetings with federal elected officials, group lunch, tour of Capitol Hill, guest speaker(s), group dinner, and reflection.
Thursday, May 14
Guest speaker, group wrap-up, and optional museum tour, travel home.
$250 registration fee (includes group meals) plus your flight and hotel costs for two nights (approximately $350/night).
We have a limited number of partial scholarships available. If you are interested in joining the trip, but cost is a barrier, please reach out to us at jcrc@jewishinseattle.org.
May is Jewish American Heritage Month, making it a particularly meaningful opportunity to educate our elected officials about our Jewish community and talk about the issues that matter to us. The Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council will be doing an advocacy fly-in to Washington, D.C., in May, and we hope you can join us!
The specific legislative priorities were developed based on input from the JCRC Public Advocacy Committee, our lobbyist, legislators, coalition partners within and beyond the Jewish community, and form the basis of our advocacy in this legislative session.
As I woke up this morning preparing for the start of Chanukah, I was instead greeted with headlines of a mass shooting at a Chanukah celebration on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, and Jewish Federations across the country, are horrified by this antisemitic terrorist attack.
I wish you a bright and joyful Chanukah – may this season be a time of a little more light in our world.
