L’Taken is a delegation based program. Please be in touch with your congregation/group to find out your L’Taken Seminar date and due date to complete the registration.
Want to learn more about the issues your teens will explore at L'Taken and join them in taking action? Check out our Legislative Action Center and find out what district they'll be lobbying in.
Why L'Taken?
L'Taken alumns go on to do amazing things in the world, from working on Capitol Hill, to completing one of our Fellowships, to working in fields that they are passionate about that they study at L'Taken, and more!
Logistics
Packing
Download a suggested packing list.
Weather in Washington, DC in the winter is cold. Please pack weather appropriate clothing, including a warm jacket, hats and gloves.
Friday Night
Dress on Friday night varies. Some participants chose to dress up for Kabbalat Shabbat and services, but it is not required
Saturday and Sunday
On Saturday and Sunday, participants wear casual clothes. Large parts of the days are spent outside, so be sure to pack winter jackets and be prepared to wear layers!
Monday
For the Monday congressional appointments, everyone must wear professional business attire. Again, significant portions of the day are spent walking around Capitol Hill outside, and we encourage everyone to dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes.
Optional
Participants spend Sunday night writing speeches that they deliver in their congressional offices. Students are strongly encouraged to bring laptop computers or other devices that they can use during the writing and editing process. The RAC will provide printers for final versions of the speeches. We cannot be responsible for damage to, or loss of, any electronic equipment participants bring to the L'Taken Seminar.
Meals
Meals included in the price of a L'Taken weekend:
- Friday Dinner
- Saturday Breakfast and Lunch
- Sunday Breakfast and Lunch
- Monday Breakfast
Additional Meals
Saturday and Sunday dinners take place in Georgetown and Pentagon Row, an outdoor shopping area near the hotel. Both locations include a variety of restaurant choices from fast food to upscale sit-down. We suggest your students bring between $15 and $30 for each of these meals.
Monday lunch takes place on Capitol Hill in one of the several cafeterias in the House and Senate office buildings. Participants should budget $10-20 for this meal.
Dietary Restrictions
In accordance with URJ policy, dairy and meat products will not be served together at meals throughout the L'Taken weekend. The hotel facilities and meat products served at the hotel are not kosher. We offer accommodations for various dietary restrictions including but not limited to: vegetarian, vegan and gluten free. If you have questions about dietary needs, please reach out to the L'Taken team: LTaken@rac.org or (202) 387-2800.
We are happy to accommodate participants with a variety of dietary needs. Please contact us with this information at least a month before the seminar.
PAYING FOR L’TAKEN
Payment will be collected directly from your delegation’s trip organizer. Contact that person with any questions.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Religious Action Center seeks to accommodate participants and chaperones with a variety of physical, emotional, learning, cognitive, or other needs throughout our program.
As your delegation begins its planning process for L'Taken, please reach out to the L'Taken team. Together with your delegation, we will develop a plan for individual participants that will allow them to have a successful, meaningful L'Taken experience."
Please reach out to the L'Taken team: LTaken@rac.org or (202) 387-2800 to discuss accessibility at L’Taken.
CANCELLATIONS
How to cancel your child's attendance at L'Taken
If your child is no longer able to attend L'Taken, please reach out to your delegation's trip organizer since their attendance may impact other things such as travel or rooming arrangements. They will reach out to us with next steps. As you make your decision to cancel, please keep our cancellation policy in mind.
Is trip insurance available?
Yes! You can find information about one insurance broker on our cancellation policy page. You are also welcome to use other insurance brokers or packages.
Questions?
Contact the L'Taken team: LTaken@rac.org or 202-387-2800.
Watch & Learn: Empowering Your Young Leaders at L'Taken
The Religious Action Center's L'Taken Social Justice Seminars have been made possible through the generosity of:
- Bernard and Audre Rapoport
- The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation
- The Gus and Barbara Kuhn Fund
- The Robert Sillins Family Foundation
- Richard and Lois England
- The Nathan Cummings Foundation
- The Righteous Persons Foundation