How is this different from a Panim el Panim seminar?
The primary difference is that it takes place over Shabbat. There will be a focus on community building and creating a Shabbat environment. The schedule is a little lighter than a regular seminar and will include an oneg Shabbat, Havdalah on the mall, etc. Click here to see a sample Shabbaton schedule (Opens in new window).
How is this the same as a Panim el Panim seminar?
All Shabbatonim still have PANIM’s trademark leadership programs including access to key lobbyists and political players and the opportunity to lobby members of Congress. Shabbatonim will bring together groups from around the country representing a variety of denominations, educational settings, etc. Shabbatonim will be led by two PANIM staff members, working in partnership with the visiting faculty from each participating agency.
Why is PANIM offering this program?
You asked, we listened, we acted! We recognize that missing school is one of the biggest obstacles to coming on a Panim el Panim seminar. With this new program, students can miss less school and still have a PANIM experience.
How big will the Shabbaton be? How big/small of a group can I bring?
Shabbatonim will have the same range as traditional Panim el Panim seminars: approximately 60 students. Delegations can be as small as one student or as many as 40!
If your community’s delegation is very large, please be in touch with the office directly to talk about creating a personalized program.
Who is eligible to participate?
Like our Panim el Panim seminars, Shabbatonim are designed for 10th – 12th graders.
Will the Shabbaton follow the two-track model of the Panim el Panim seminars?
The Shabbaton will follow the Politics in Action Track of the Panim el Panim seminar. There is a small amount of service during the Shabbaton, but delegations who want an intensive service and advocacy experience, should register for a traditional Panim el Panim seminar and choose the Service and Advocacy track.
Will my students still get to lobby?
Yes! Lobbying is the cornerstone of the PANIM Washington experience! PANIM staff will train and educate students and then all students will lobby their member of Congress on Monday.
How do I register?
Registration follows the same process as for the traditional Panim el Panim seminar. Click here for the seminar interest form. You will receive a confirmation e-mail upon submission and you will then be sent a full registration packet with all forms and deadlines outlined.
How much does the program cost?
The Shabbaton costs the same as our traditional Panim el Panim seminar. This year’s price is $595 per student, which includes three nights at a Washington DC hotel (4 students per room), 3 kosher meals a day, program fees, and all transportation during the seminar. Students or their sponsoring group are responsible for the cost of travel to Washington, D.C. and local transportation.
Financial Aid is available, please click here for more information.
Do I need to send staff with the students?
Agencies are required to send one staff for every 10 students who attend: 1-10 students = 1 staff; 11-20 students = 2 staff; etc.
The staff fee ranges from $350-400, depending on the number o f students, and one staff member is free for every full 10 students who attend. Please see the registration packet for more detailed information.
When does the program start/end?
The program will begin at 4:00 pm on Friday. It will end by 2:30 pm on Monday. We have selected dates that fall within Daylight Savings Time so that the program begins before Shabbat.
How many Shabbatons are being offered? What are this year’s dates?
Please click here for this year’s dates.
What does Shabbat look like at PANIM?
Is the program shomer Shabbat?
Yes, the program will be shomer Shabbat. PANIM is committed to creating comfortable environments for pluralistic groups. Therefore, all programming will be shomer Shabbat. However, individual students/groups will be able to set their own standards for student behavior during free time and overnight.
What “flavor” services will be held?
Each seminar will be comprised of different groups from different movements, observance levels, etc. Therefore, we will work with each agency to make sure that there is a service option that meets their students’ needs. In most cases, multiple service options will take place at the same time. We will need lots of student volunteers to help lead the services!
For more information, please contact us!
info@panim.org
301-770-5070
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