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General Information

AJS 43rd Annual Conference
December 18-20, 2011 • Washington, DC
Grand Hyatt Washington

 
 
 
  The deadline for pre-registration has closed and all conference registrations will be taken on-site at the conference.  
     
 
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Conference Registration Fees
Hotel Accommodations
Meal Prices and Reservations
Childcare
Sephardi/Mizrahi Caucus Lunch
AJS Women's Caucus Breakfast
Interview Rooms
Helpful Hints for Session Chairs
Conference Exhibitors and Advertisers
 
     

I. Conference Registration Fees

Advance conference registration rates for the 43rd Annual AJS Conference are:

Regular/Associate Member: $120.00
Student Member: $60.00
Non-Member: $170.00

Click here to register for the conference.

Please note:

  • Joint members must register separately if each member wishes to attend conference sessions and visit the book exhibit.
  • No refunds will be issued for cancellations after October 31, 2011 (September 15, 2011 for session participants). All refunds will be charged a $20.00 ($10.00 for students) processing fee (with the exception of refunds requested by those whose papers were not accepted).
  • Conference badges must be worn for admission to all conference sessions and the book exhibit.

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II. Hotel Accommodations

The AJS is pleased to announce that the Grand Hyatt Washington, located at 1000 H Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20001 has extended the AJS a rate of $129.00 per room, single and double occupancy, with a limited number of rooms for students at $119.00. Reservations can be made by calling the Hyatt reservations line (1-800-233-1234) or online.

The hotel is still accepting reservations at the group rate, but space is limited. Please contact the Grand Hyatt to book your room.

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III. Meal Prices and Reservations
Kosher meals will be catered by the Grand Hyatt Washington, under the supervision of the Rabbinical Council of Greater Washington. We look forward to having many attendees dining together throughout the conference, and especially at the Gala Banquet on Sunday, December 18, 2011. All meal reservations must be made by November 15, 2011.

Meal reservations can no longer be taken.

 
     
 

 

Meal Prices

 

 

Breakfast (Sunday, December 18, 2011)

$23.00

 

Lunch (Sunday, December 18, 2011)

$35.00

 

Gala Banquet (Sunday, December 18, 2011)

$25.00* (Regular)
$15.00* (Student)

 

 

 

 

Breakfast (Monday, December 19, 2011)

$23.00

 

Lunch (Monday, December 19, 2011)

$35.00

 

Dinner (Monday, December 19, 2011)

$59.00

 

 

 

 

Breakfast (Tuesday, December 20, 2011)

$23.00

 

Lunch (Tuesday, December 20, 2011)

$35.00

 

 

 

 

All meals

$285.00

 
     
 

* Thank you to the 2011 Gala Banquet and Plenary Sponsors:

Arizona State University, Center for Jewish Studies
Hebrew College
Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion
Indiana University, Robert A. and Sandra S. Borns Jewish Studies Program
Jewish Theological Seminary, The Graduate School
New York University, Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies
Northwestern University, The Crown Family Center for Jewish Studies
Rutgers University, Department of Jewish Studies and the Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life
Stanford University, Taube Center for Jewish Studies
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Carolina Center for Jewish Studies
University of Maryland, The Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies
University of Maryland, The Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies
University of Michigan, The Frankel Center for Judaic Studies
University of Pittsburgh, Jewish Studies Program
University of Texas at Austin, Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies
University of Virginia, Jewish Studies Program
Wesleyan University, Jewish and Israel Studies Program
Yale University, Judaic Studies Program
Yeshiva University

 
 

 

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IV. Childcare
The Parents Childcare Co-op will be organizing affordable childcare during conference meeting hours. This program is sponsored by the Center for Cultural Judaism. Pre-registration required. Please contact Andrea Lieber by phone (717-245-1482) or e-mail (lieber@dickinson.edu) if you have any questions. Please note: the Parents Childcare Co-op is an independent initiative and is not sponsored by nor affiliated with the Association for Jewish Studies. The Association for Jewish Studies assumes no liability for use of these services.

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V. Sephardi/Mizrahi Caucus Lunch
The Sephardi/Mizrahi Caucus Lunch will take place Monday, December 19, 2011.  The cost is $35.00.  Paid reservations must be made online by November 15, 2011. For further information, please contact Professor Mark Kligman at mkligman@huc.edu.

Click here to make a reservation for the Sephardi/Mizrahi Caucus Lunch.

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VI. AJS Women’s Caucus Breakfast
The AJS Women’s Caucus Breakfast, open to members of the AJS Women’s Caucus, will be held Monday, December 19, 2011 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.  The deadline for pre-registration for the Breakfast is November 15, 2010.  You may make a breakfast reservation and renew your Women's Caucus membership online. If you prefer, you may also renew your Women's Caucus membership by mailing the Women’s Caucus Membership Form and membership dues ($20.00 faculty, $10.00 student) to: Caryn Aviv, Program in Jewish Studies, University of Colorado at Boulder, 122 UCB, Boulder, CO 80302.

Click here to make a reservation for the AJS Women’s Caucus Breakfast.

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VII. Interview Rooms

Interview Room Request Form

Interview Room Form Guidelines and Instructions

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