FAQ Gala & Summit

Hotels near the Museum of the Bible:
Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall, 400 E St SW, Washington, DC 20024
Holiday Inn Washington DC – Capitol, 550 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024
Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC/Capitol, 333 E St SW, Washington, DC 20024
Please note we do not have room blocks at these hotels

No, however, there are several transportation options available, airport ride-share, Uber, or taxi. The most cost-efficient option would be the Metro-Rail Blue Line to Rosslyn Station, a 5-minute walk to the Marriott.

We will provide a shuttle from the Key Bridge Marriott to the MOTB Sunday night and back. On Tuesday we will provide a shuttle from the Key Bridge Marriott to the Israeli Embassy and then to Reagan airport or back to the hotel. Otherwise the metro is easily accessible.
Key Bridge Marriott to the Museum of the Bible
Depart from N MOORE ST & ROSSLYN STATION BUS BAY C
Board 5A towards LENFANT PLAZA STATION
Exit at D ST SW & 7TH ST SW
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Walk approximately 0.3 mi. to your destination
• $7.50 SmarTrip Fare
• $3.75 SmarTrip®(Senior/Disabled/Medicare)

Not during the Conference itself but you are welcome to extend your visit in DC to explore our nation’s rich history.

Sunday night dinner and Monday lunch are included in the conference. You can purchase Dinner for Monday here www.aclforisrael.com/Monday_Dinner Revival Dining, located on the first floor of the Key Bridge Marriott will be open for breakfast at 7 a.m.

Business Formal. Dark suits for men, suit or dress for woman. Dressier than going to the office. Monday is Business Casual and Tuesday is Business

Dr. Jurgen Buhler, President of ICEJ; Susan Michael, US Director of ICEJ; Dr. Jim Showers, President of Friends of Israel; Gordon Robertson, CEO of Christian Broadcasting Network; Jerry Johnson, President of National Religious Broadcasters; Gary Bauer, Director of CUFI Action Fund; Pastor Saleem Shalash from Nazareth, Israel; Dove Award winning artist Aaron Shust; Reuvan Azar, Embassy of Israel; Yaron Gamburg, Embassy of Israel; Rev. Derek McCoy, Urban CURE;Eve Nunez National Latina/Latino Commission; Eagles Wings Executive Director Robert Stearns, and many others.

Yes. Attendees will be able to tour the museum on Sunday before the Gala. Registrants will receive special instructions closer to the event that will give them access to the tour the museum. View the Conference Guidelines here www.aclforisrael.com/guide

If you have allergies or dietary concerns please call 615-895-9830, or email at info@aclforisrael.com

Gala check in begins at 5:30, but you will need to go through security first so be sure to give yourself some time to get to the Gathering Room on the 6th floor. The Museum closes at 6pm so you must enter before then.

Sunday May 13th 6:30–9:30 pm - Gala Dinner Celebration • Museum of the Bible Keynote Speakers Reuven Azar, Embassy of Israel, and Gary Bauer, CUFI Action Fund Monday May 14th Key Bridge Marriott • Potomac Ballroom, 1st Floor 8:15 - Registration and Exhibit Area Open 9:00–10:30 - Israel at 70 Overview Yaron Gamburg, Embassy of Israel, and Dr. Jürgen Bühler, ICEJ 10:30–11:00 - Coffee Break 11:00–12:20 - The Issues Facing Us What Is Christian Zionism? Susan Michael, ICEJ-USA The Israel Divide in the Church: Dr. Jim Showers, Friends of Israel, Malcolm Hedding, ICEJ The Israel Divide in the Millennial Generation: Dr. Jeremy Roberts, Brushy Creek Baptist Church 12:20–1:30 - Lunch, Capital View Ballroom 14th Floor 1:30–2:30 - Increasing Our Impact Voice of Christian Media: Dr. Jerry Johnson, National Religious Broadcasters Voice of Christian Israeli Arabs: Pastor Saleem Shalash, Nazareth Israel’s Volunteerism: To Life Documentary Summit Schedule 2:45 – 3:30 - Israeli Innovation Avi Jorisch, Author of Thou Shalt Innovate 3:45 – 4:45 - Political Action for Israel Speakers from Various Organizations 2:45–4:45 - Growing the Movement Young Adults: Peter Ecenroad, ICEJ-USA Churches: Dr. Tricia Miller, CAMERA Hispanics: Eve Nunez, National Latina/Latino Commission African-Americans: Rev. Derek McCoy, Urban CURE Focus Group: Reports on Next Steps 4:45–7:30 - Dinner Break 7:30–9:00 - The Future Face of Christian Support for Israel My Hope Is in You - An Evening for All Ages with Focus on Young Leaders Aaron Shust and Dr. Jeremy Roberts 9:00–10:30 - The Hope Movie Screening Tuesday May 15th 10:00 until Noon - Celebration of US Embassy Opening in Jerusalem • Capital View Ballroom Speakers include Itai Bar Dov, Embassy of Israel Pastor Saleem Shalash, Dr. Jerry Johnson, Dr. Jürgen Bühler, and Jordanna McMillan
* Schedule is subject to change.

There is parking available at the Key Bridge Marriott. Daily fee: 25 USD

MetroRail From/To airport to the Key Bridge Marriott MetroRail Blue Line https://www.wmata.com/schedules/maps/upload/2017-System-Map.pdf To Rosslyn Station, 1815 N Moore St, Arlington, VA 5 Minute walk to Key Bridge Marriott • $3.50 SmarTrip Fare • $1.60 SmarTrip®(Senior/Disabled/Medicare) Museum of the Bible to Reagan International Walk approximately 0.2 mi. to LENFANT PLAZA METRO STATION Enter station using D ST SW BETWEEN 6TH & 7TH STS entrance yellow Line icon LENFANT PLAZA METRO STATION Yellow Line to HUNTINGTON Exit at NATIONAL AIRPORT METRO STATION Walk approximately 0.3 mi. to your destination • $2.10 SmarTrip Fare • $1.15 SmarTrip®(Senior/Disabled/Medicare) Israeli Embassy to Reagan International We will have a bus traveling from the Israeli Embassy to the airport on Tuesday once the conference is over. Attendees will need to check out of their rooms Tuesday morning and stow their luggage on the bus.

There will not be any childcare provided during the conference.

Yes. Dove Award Winner Aaron Shust, Robert Stearns and others

Attendees can be reimbursed, less $50, up until April 13th, after that no refunds can be given.