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WHAT is shabbat at cpac?
Since starting Shabbat at CPAC in 2012, Young Jewish Conservatives has been facilitating Jewish participation each year at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). The Shabbat program has become a central annual meeting point for hundreds of Jewish conservatives from throughout the United States and beyond, and has attracted the participation of numerous elected officials, media personalities, and conservative activists.
Frequently Asked Questions
- CPAC Registration: OPEN
- HOTEL reservations: OPEN (please note that aside from the Gaylord there are many other hotels in the area within walking distance)
- SHABBAT Registration: OPEN
A. This year, the program will be held inside the Gaylord National Harbor, adjacent to the main CPAC conference venue!
Q. What does the Shabbat program consist of?
A. The program consists of 2 traditional gourmet glatt kosher Shabbat meals (Friday night dinner and Shabbat Lunch), as well as all of the traditional Shabbat prayer services with minyanim and a Sefer Torah, as well as a light Seuda Shlishit, candle lighting and havdallah.
Every year, the Shabbat program is visited by numerous high-level speakers and VIPs, from the US, Israel, and elsewhere. Rabbi Daniel Lapin has served as the program Rabbi for many years.
Q. Who is invited to join the program?
A. The program is geared to meet the religious needs for Jewish CPAC attendees of all ages and backgrounds. Participants range in age from young children through nonagenarians - all are welcome!
Q. Where can I book a room?
A. Click here to book a room at the Gaylord National Harbor through the CPAC block. YJC does not have their own room block this year. You may want to request a low floor. If the CPAC bloc at the Gaylord is sold out, you can try booking directly through the Gaylord website, or looking at the many other hotel options within walking distance, especially the Residence Inn National Harbor which is directly across the street from the Gaylord. Please note there is no eruv in National Harbor, MD.
Q. What is the kosher standard of the food served?
A. Shabbat at CPAC is organized by orthodox Rabbis, and all food is the highest level of kosher and is catered by Medina Cuisine, a Capitol-K (Rabbinical Council of Greater Washington / Vaad Harabanim) certified caterer with an on-site Mashgiach. Feel free to reach out to us for more detailed information.
Q. How can I coordinate transportation, rooming options, etc. with other attendees?
A. Click here to join a whatsapp group set up for this purpose.
Q. Is there an Eruv in National Harbor?
A. No, there is not
Q. Can I join the Shabbat program without purchasing a CPAC ticket?
A. Yes, you can, though we encourage all participants to partake of CPAC and enjoy the conference as well.
Q. Do you offer scholarships?
A. While the program is already heavily subsidized thanks to generous donors, YJC believes strongly that cost shouldn't hold back young Jews attending CPAC from joining this event. If you are a young Jew below the age of 35 who can't afford the full Shabbat ticket cost, send us an email at [email protected] and we will do our best to assist. We regret we cannot assist with accommodations or CPAC tickets.