About Washington Institute 2025: Together We Rise
Together We Rise
Raise your voice in our nation’s capital May 18–20, 2025.
Join National Council of Jewish Women for a transformative three-day experience where we will build our skills, celebrate our achievements, and amplify our voices.
At this three-day experience, you will:
- Deepen your knowledge of today’s most pressing issues
- Strengthen advocacy and leadership skills
- Connect with changemakers
- Honor impactful leaders
- Network with people from across the country
- Celebrate the NCJW movement
- Take your message to Congress
Washington Institute Schedule
Schedule is subject to change
Sunday, May 18
Foundation & Focus – Aligning from Within
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Registration
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Washington Institute Opening
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
NCJW’s Vision for the Future
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Dinner
7:15 pm – 9:00 pm
Film & Panel
Monday, May 19
Celebration, Recognition, & Impact – Honoring Leaders & Driving Change
7:00 am – 9:00 am
Breakfast
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Cohort Gatherings & Workshops
12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Lunch
Rise for Leaders and Changemakers Plenary
Section Leader Awards
2:45 pm – 4:00 pm
Lobby Day Prep
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
RiSE UP! Celebrating Extraordinary Leaders
(Ticket included in Washington Institute registration)
Tuesday, May 20
Action & Advocacy – Amplifying our Voices
7:00 am – 8:00 am
Breakfast
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Travel to Capitol Hill
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Lobby Visits
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Closing Program
Speakers and Panelists
Maya Wiley
President and CEO, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and The Leadership Conference Education Fund
Power the Movement
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May 19, 2025
Washington Institute 2025: Together We Rise includes a special event on Monday, May 19: RiSE UP! Celebrating Extraordinary Leaders.
During this unforgettable evening, NCJW will honor trailblazing champions for women, children, and families.
A ticket to RiSE UP! is included with Washington Institute registration.
Individual RiSE UP! tickets are also available for purchase.
Very special thanks to the sponsors of
Washington Institute 2025: Together We Rise.