Program

March 16 - 18, 2025
Washington, DC

Schedule At A Glance

This is a draft schedule and is subject to change. All times are Eastern.

Sunday, March 16

11 – 5pm Registration Open
12 – 2:30pm Lillian & Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum Lunch & Learn Package (575 3rd ST, NW) Separately Ticketed

Almost 150 years after the region’s first purpose-built synagogue was dedicated, embark on an off-site journey through the Lilian & Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum, connect with the story of Jewish Washington’s past, present and future and reflect on its relevance to the past and today. Lunch will be served at noon followed by a 1 hour private tour of the museum at 1pm.
1:30 – 3pm Navigating J Street w/ Jeremy Ben-Ami

Unlocking Growth: Building Thriving J Street Chapters for 2025 led by the SWOT Committee

Looking Back and Looking Forward: Lessons Taken from 2024 to 2026

3:15 – 4:45pm Political Chairs Meeting

Synagogue Liaison Meeting

The Policy Center Presents: The State of Palestinian Governance

6 – 7:30pm Welcome Dinner (Boqueria Penn Quarter, 777 9th St NW)
8:30 – 10:30pm TBD Film Screen & Popcorn

Monday, March 17

7:30 – 8:30am Breakfast & Senior Staff Roundtables
8:30 – 10am Opening Plenary
10:15 – 11:30am Messaging for Impact in the Trump Era

The Long Game: Insider Stories of Successful Advocacy

Setting the Stage for 2026

Regional Breakout Session

11:45 – 1pm Lunch FC Lunch
1:15 – 2:30pm The Policy Center Presents: Syria, Iran & the Axis of Resistance

Building a Fundraising Culture in your Chapter

JSU Growth & Theory of Change in this Current Political Moment

Regional Breakout Session

2:45 – 4:30pm Afternoon Plenary
4:45 – 5:45pm Advocacy Day Training
Board Advocacy Day Training
6 – 7pm PAC Event (Separately Ticketed)

Tuesday, March 18

8 – 4pm Advocacy Day (off-site)
Luggage Storage (off-site)