About the AJS
- About the AJS
  
  The Association for Jewish Studies is a learned society and professional organization whose mission is to advance research and teaching in Jewish Studies at colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher learning, and to foster greater understanding of Jewish Studies scholarship among the wider public.
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Membership
- Membership
  
  With more than 1900 individual members and over 70 institutional members, the AJS provides an intellectual forum for university faculty, graduate students, independent scholars, museum and related professionals, and all those interested in the scholarly field of Jewish Studies.
Annual Conference
- Annual Conference
  
  With 1,200+ attendees, over 190 sessions, a major exhibit hall with leading publishers, cultural programming, and a conference-wide welcome reception and plenary, the AJS Conference is the largest annual gathering of Jewish Studies scholars in the world.
Publications & Podcast
- Publications & Podcast
  
  The AJS's publications are leading forums for exploring Jewish Studies scholarship and critical issues in methodology and pedagogy: its peer-reviewed scholarly journal AJS Review, its magazine AJS Perspectives, its e-newsletter AJS News, and its podcast Adventures in Jewish Studies.
Professional Development
- Professional Development
  
  As the largest learned society and professional association representing Jewish Studies scholars worldwide, AJS works with its members to offer an array of options for professional development.
Public Programs
- Public Programs
  
  The AJS's Public Programs include its Distinguished Lectureship Program, connecting you with distinguished lecturers in the field of Jewish Studies. Enrich your next program with one of over 300 lectures, which cover the breadth of Jewish history, religion, politics, and culture.
  - Adventures in Jewish Studies Podcast

Plan Your Stay

Hotel

• Book special conference room rates!

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Meals

All meals are kosher under the rabbinical supervision of the Vaad Harabonim of Massachusetts and prepared by Catering by Andrew.

Boston

What's available near the conference: groceries, kosher restaurants, synagogues, things to do.

A collection of resources for conference preparation on subjects including giving exciting talks, making the most of the conference, conference roles, interviewing, pitching books, and preparing conference proposals and abstracts.

Travel Insurance

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