Frequently Asked Questions

The Training Workshop will be held at a hotel in Washington, DC within two blocks of the L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station. Upon registration, guests will receive the link to the hotel room block. For security reasons, we will provide participants with the venue address upon registration.

Yes, upon registration, guests will receive the link to the hotel room block. The last day to book a room in the hotel block is June 2, 2025. 

The block rate for a standard room is $279 per night plus taxes/fees.

The conference begins at 8am on Tuesday, June 24th. While there is no formal program, check-in for the conference beings Monday afternoon, and there is an optional welcome happy hour at the hotel.

No, this is an in-person event.

The dress code for the Training Workshop is business casual. We recommend bringing a sweater or jacket, as the meeting rooms are air-conditioned.

The registration fee covers the full two-day workshop and all meals. There are no alternative pricing tiers or partial attendance options.

No. Registration for individual workshop sessions is not needed. Sessions are open to all Training Workshop participants, space permitting.

Refund requests for the Training Workshop will be handled on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed. Please reach out to Aging@jewishfederations.org for more information. The deadline to request a refund is June 2, 2025. 

No. The Training Workshop registration only covers costs associated with the training event on June 24th and 25th. The Advocacy Day is a separate event for which participants can register for an additional $130. Registration for the Advocacy Day can be found on the Training Workshop Homepage.

The Advocacy Day is not hosted by the Center but rather by the Jewish Federations of North America's Government Relations Team. The Jewish Federations’ office in Washington represents the interests and concerns of over 350 Jewish communities to members of Congress and the administration. We advocate for key legislation that helps further Federations’ work domestically and abroad and impacts the safety and security of Jewish institutions. For more information, visit https://www.jewishfederations.org/about-jfna/washington-dc.

Information about the Advocacy Day can be found here, including information about topics, registration, and logistics. For additional questions, please email lauren.ashleyvilla@jewishfederations.org. 

Yes. The Training Workshop is being held at an ADA compliant hotel featuring accessible hotels rooms and meeting spaces. If you require accommodation or support, please contact the Center at Aging@JewishFederations.org.

Yes, private space will be available within the event space.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided on June 24th and 25th. Light refreshments will be offered at the evening reception on June 24th. All food provided at the Training Workshop will be Kosher. Multiple dietary accommodations will be available.

TBD

We anticipate notifying presenters by April 7, 2025.

PowerPoint presentations and corresponding handouts will be available after the workshop.

Networking opportunities are built into the Workshop program. Participants can connect over meals, breaks, and the evening reception. Participants can enter their contact information through the Workshop app if they choose to do so, and this list will be available to all Workshop participants.