FAQs
Overview & Conference FAQ
Conference Schedule
TBD
What are the dates of the NewCAJE15 Conference?
The NewCAJE 15th annual conference will be held from Sunday, July 28 to Wednesday, July 31.
Come early for the pre-conference Shabbat on Friday, July 26!
There will be ruach and laughter and relaxation and tefillah galore!
When can I register for NewCAJE15?
Registration is open now and closes at the end of June.
Early bird registration ends May 10!
When can I see the program book and schedule?
These will be posted in June.
If you want to get a good idea of what the programs are like, look at past conference books in the “Past Conferences” tab on our website.
How do I sign up to attend workshops at NewCAJE?
You don’t! At NewCAJE, you simply attend the workshops you want.
The only workshops that require registration in advance and an additional fee are the Intensives before the regular conference on Sunday, July 28.
We will periodically send out updates on who is coming and special programs to watch.
*There is always something new to learn at NewCAJE!*
Residence Halls and Lodging
How much is the key deposit if I stay in the dorms?
The key deposit requirement is $36. Please bring exact change or a check for that amount made out to NewCAJE Inc. You will receive a keycard to enter your dorm building and a hard key for your room. If you lose your key, you will forfeit your first deposit, pay the College’s replacement fee of $20 for the hard key or $5 for the card,
and leave a new deposit for your new key.
Where can I find other information about
on-campus housing or off-campus hotels?
Lodging
We will be staying on campus in the UCSD dorms.
Rooms are in clusters of four with a shared bathroom among the four rooms.
If you would like to stay in a hotel, you may. We will NOT be providing transportation from hotels. Keep in mind that San Diego ComiCon will be going on while we are there, and prices are very high and in high demand. We highly recommend that you book a hotel ASAP.
Hotels nearby:
We are working on getting a room block. Please watch this site for updates.
Transportation
I am driving and want to know if anyone wants/has a ride.
The last tab of our Travel page has a link to a ride-share signup sheet.
[this travel link needs to be moved and tweaked]
I am coming from the airport. How do I get to campus?
Travel page
There are several ways to get to campus from the airport:
Taxi:
$25-$35
San Diego City Transit
If traveling by San Diego City Transit from the airport, take bus route #922 and ask for a transfer when boarding (all transfers are free). Route #922 travels from the airport and proceeds to downtown San Diego, where you can transfer to any one of several routes connecting with UCSD: #30, #50, #34, #41, #150 (limited times).
All express routes are $2.25, and local routes are $2.00. Exact change is required. All bus schedules are listed on the UCSD Transportation and Parking Services website: parking.ucsd.edu or on the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System website: sdcommute.com.
Car:
UCSD is located adjacent to Interstate 5. La Jolla Village Drive, Gilman Drive, or Genesee Avenue exits can be used to reach campus. Parking permits are required on campus Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Weekends are free. Daily parking permits are $8.00, or meter parking is available.
If you are taking a car, consider connecting with another person to share costs.
Trolley:
Add trolley and info about trolley
Add rideshares and sharing a car
Get info on train station
We will pick people up from train station and airport
Volunteering
I am arriving on Sunday and want to volunteer;
OR I have time during the week to volunteer. What do I do?
You will find a section on your registration form where you can tell us what you can do to help. We’ll contact you from there.
If you didn’t write it on your form, contact stacey@newcaje.org. You can also visit the Volunteer page to volunteer before or after the conference by CLICKING HERE.
Religious Observance
I am interested in a Minyan during the conference. What do I do?
Depending on demand, we will offer a couple of daily options. During Shabbat, there will be several different minyanim to attend.
What about Shabbat observance?
In order to include everyone, we will adhere in public spaces to the fullest halachic observance possible and ask that participants be respectful of everyone’s practice. People may do what they wish in their dorm rooms. You can indicate that you are Shomer Shabbat on your registration form, and we will pair you with a roommate who is also Shomer Shabbat. There will be multiple minyanim for people with different Shabbat practices.
Misc.
Is there a dress code?
There is no dress code at NewCAJE. Many will be in casual clothes; others feel the need to dress more professionally. Please respect everyone, as this is an inclusive and pluralistic event.
What should I bring?
All personal toiletries, including soap and shampoo
Residents will receive a linen packet with a pillow, pillow case, fit and flat sheets, blanket, and three towels in varying sizes. We recommend bringing your own bath towel.
Hangers (the closet may not come with any hangers)
Summer pajamas for the nighttime (dorms are not air-conditioned)
Bathrobe
Sweater for the daytime (classrooms are air-conditioned)
Hat, rain gear, and/or umbrella
Alarm (please note there is no “wake-up” service)
Comfortable shoes or sneakers
Casual/semi-casual clothing
Shower shoes
Siddur, Tanach
Kippah, tallit, and tefillin
Cell phone with charger
Camera
Pens, pencils, paper, etc
Business cards
Checkbook, credit cards, or cash for the Exhibit area
Flash Drives (so presenters can give you their presentations!)
How can I commemorate a Jewish educator who’s died in this past year?
You can submit your commemorative word, or we can write it for you. We need the address for the next of kin and what they did in the Jewish world. This will go in the program book. CLICK HERE to submit your commemorative words. Please fill out this form by June 15th so we’ll have time to put it in the book before it goes to print.
Where can I find answers to questions about registration?
If you have any questions about registration or are having technical difficulties, please contact Stacey at stacey@newcaje.org or 402-765-8884
Where can I find out about being a workshop presenter?
Please read the workshop presenter page for guidelines on workshops. We would appreciate it if you registered for the conference before submitting a session. Preference is given to those attending the entire conference.
Exhibitors