FAQs

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Conference Schedule

What are the dates of the NewCAJE 15 Conference?

NewCAJE’s 15th annual conference will be held from July 28 to 31. Come early for the optional pre-conference Shabbat on July 26!

When can I register for NewCAJE 15?

Registration is open now and closes in June.

When can I see the program book and schedule?

These will be posted in June. Previous program books are available in the “Past Conferences” tab.

How do I sign up for 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.

Residence Halls

How much is the key deposit if I’m staying in the Dorms?

The key deposit requirement is $36. Please bring exact change or a check for that amount made out to NewCAJE Inc. Consider leaving your key deposit as a donation to NewCAJE, and you will be entered in our raffle! If you lose your key, you will forfeit your first deposit, pay the College’s replacement fee of $75, and leave a new deposit for your new key.

Where can I find other information about on-campus housing or off-campus hotels?

You can find all this information in the Lodging & Food section of the website.

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.

I am coming from the airport. How do I get to campus?

There will be transportation, and we will let you know as we get closer. You can find this information on the Travel page.

Volunteering

I am arriving on Sunday and want to volunteer; OR I have time during the week to volunteer. What do I do?

On your registration form, you will find a place where you can tell us what you can do to help, and we’ll contact you from there. If you didn’t write it on your form, contact leora@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