Visiting Boston

AJS 42nd Annual Conference
December 19-21, 2010 • Boston
The Westin Copley Place

I. Transportation

Logan International Airport is conveniently located a short drive from the conference site (approximately 6 miles).

Getting to and from the Airport:

Shuttle Service: Shuttle service from the Westin Copley Place to Logan International Airport runs every 30 minutes (on the hour) between the hours of 6am and 4pm. The shuttle does not provide transportation from the airport. For a shuttle bus, call Back Bay Coach (617-746-9909) which provides a shared van service to many hotels.

Taxicabs: Taxis can be found outside every terminal. It is approximately a 15 minutes ride to the hotel.

Car Rental: Eight rental car companies can be found at the airport. Go to http://www.massport.com/Logan/getti_typeo_renta.html for more information. Please be advised that the hotel does not have self-parking; valet parking is available for a nightly fee. Parking is limited in the area surrounding the hotel.

Getting around Boston:

The MBTA’s bus system services all of downtown Boston and beyond. Go to www.mbta.com for schedules and maps. The closest subway stations to the hotel (within one block) are Copley Station (on the Green Line) and Back Bay/South Station (on the Orange Line).

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II. Kosher Restaurants in Boston and Brookline

Milk Street Cafe
50 Milk Street in Boston
(2 miles from hotel)

Cafe Eilat – Pizza
406 Harvard Street in Brookline
(3 miles from hotel)

Jerusalem Pita and Grill – Middle Eastern
10 Pleasant Street in Brookline
(3 miles from hotel)

Kupel’s Bake and Bagel
421 Harvard Street in Brookline
(3 miles from hotel)

Rami’s – Middle Eastern
324 Harvard Street in Brookline
(3 miles from hotel)

Taam China – Chinese
423 Harvard Street in Brookline
(3 miles from hotel)

Rubin’s – Delicatessen
500 Harvard Street in Brookline
(4 miles from hotel)

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III. Synagogues near the Westin Copley Place

Boston Jewish Spirit - Reform
15 Newbury Street
(.5 mile from hotel)

Chabad House of Greater Boston
491 Commonwealth Avenue
(1 mile from hotel)

Contact Rabbi Posner at 617-424-1190 or via website to arrange Shabbat hospitality.

The Boston Synagogue – Egalitarian
55 Martha Road in Boston
(2 miles from hotel)

Friday night and Saturday morning services. The synagogue may be having a Friday night dinner ($15, RSVP necessary). Check with the AJS closer to the date. Shabbat Kiddush buffet lunch after Saturday morning services.

Temple Israel of Boston – Reform
477 Longwood Avenue in Boston
(2 miles from hotel)

For more information about the Boston Jewish community, go to: http://www.shalomboston.com/

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IV. 2010 AJS Conference Google Map

To view the locations of these sites of interests and others in relation to the Westin Copley Place, please see the AJS Conference Google Map.

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V. Things to Do in Boston

Comprehensive list of Boston museums, shows and concerts, sports, parks, shopping and dining, and freedom trail information:
http://www.cityofboston.gov/visitors/thingstodo.asp

For a listing of upcoming events:
http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/

For a listing of upcoming Jewish events:
http://momsevents.boston.com/boston-ma/events/jewish

Free things to do in Boston:                http://www.boston.com/travel/explorene/massachusetts/towns/boston/galleries/25freethingstodoinBoston/

Things to do for families – search by age of children for appropriate activities:
http://family.go.com/travel/things-to-do/massachusetts/boston/for-children/

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