Thursday, January 29, 2026
Olympia, WA
Each year, the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) organizes Lobby Day, bringing Jewish community members from across Washington State to meet with lawmakers and advocate on policies that impact Jewish life.
Now is the time for our community to join together and advocate for Jewish safety and inclusion, and to protect civil liberties and human rights. Separation of church and state, a right to due process, protection from hate crimes and bias incidents, robust free speech—these are all critical components of a strong democracy. The safety and security of the Jewish people is, and always has been, inextricably linked with the health and strength of our democracy.
Join us in Olympia for a day of action. Your voice can make a difference. Everyone is welcome, from high school and college students to young professionals, retirees, and first-time advocates!
Please RSVP by January 26, 2026.
We will advocate for policies that strengthen Jewish safety and inclusion, including protecting funding for nonprofit security grants, supporting legislation to create safe worship zones, advancing recognition of Jewish holidays, and ensuring continued support for the statewide Hate Crimes & Bias Incidents Hotline.
You can read more about this year’s priorities here.
Adults: $18
Seniors/Students: $10
Bus Transportation (Optional): $25
Build Community: Meet and network with fellow Jewish community members who share your passion for change.
Advocate for Impact: Join meetings with your legislators to advance policies that directly affect our community.
Learn the Process: Hear from lawmakers and policy experts, take part in discussions on our 2026 priorities, and gain tools for confident and effective advocacy.
Join us for a virtual training on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 5:30 pm. Meet your cohort, learn about the public policy issues we will be advocating for, and practice sharing your story for maximum impact.
Zoom link will be provided after registration.
We will offer bus transportation from the following locations:
Attendees riding the bus should arrive 15 minutes before departure. Exact pick-up locations will be shared with registrants closer to the date.
If you choose to drive, there is street parking near our morning venue. Additional location and parking details will be shared prior to the event.
If cost is a barrier, please reach out to our JCRC Team at jcrc@jewishinseattle.org. We are happy to cover registration and transportation.
Lobby Day will take place across two venues: one for the morning program and one on the Capitol Campus for legislative meetings. A bus will transport the group between locations. All legislative buildings have elevators; however, getting between buildings and from the bus drop-off requires some walking.
If you have specific accessibility needs, questions, or accommodation requests, please reach out or indicate them during registration.
We will advocate for policies that strengthen Jewish safety and inclusion, including protecting funding for nonprofit security grants, supporting legislation to create safe worship zones, advancing recognition of Jewish holidays, and ensuring continued support for the statewide Hate Crimes & Bias Incidents Hotline.
You can read more about this year’s priorities here.
Adults: $18
Seniors/Students: $10
Bus Transportation (Optional): $25
Build Community: Meet and network with fellow Jewish community members who share your passion for change.
Advocate for Impact: Join meetings with your legislators to advance policies that directly affect our community.
Learn the Process: Hear from lawmakers and policy experts, take part in discussions on our 2026 priorities, and gain tools for confident and effective advocacy.
Join us for a virtual training on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 5:30 pm. Meet your cohort, learn about the public policy issues we will be advocating for, and practice sharing your story for maximum impact.
Zoom link will be provided after registration.
We will offer bus transportation from the following locations:
Attendees riding the bus should arrive 15 minutes before departure. Exact pick-up locations will be shared with registrants closer to the date.
If you choose to drive, there is street parking near our morning venue. Additional location and parking details will be shared prior to the event.
If cost is a barrier, please reach out to our JCRC Team at jcrc@jewishinseattle.org. We are happy to cover registration and transportation.
Lobby Day will take place across two venues: one for the morning program and one on the Capitol Campus for legislative meetings. A bus will transport the group between locations. All legislative buildings have elevators; however, getting between buildings and from the bus drop-off requires some walking.
If you have specific accessibility needs, questions, or accommodation requests, please reach out or indicate them during registration.
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.
Created by the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), this four-session cohort experience offers a structured, supportive space to listen, learn, and communicate across divides in our diverse Jewish community. If you are interested in sharing your perspectives with others and learning how to build connections across the differences we hope you will consider joining us at a Shared Table.
