Pre-Conference Events

Pre-conference events take place Sunday.




AIS Board Meeting

By invitation only for members of the Board of Directors of the Association for Israel Studies.



AIS Graduate Student and Early Career Workshop


12:00 – 13:30 Navigating Academia: Career Planning, Postdocs, and Publishing

Join us for an engaging session with Professor Rachel Harris, the Gimelstob Eminent Scholar Chair for Judaic Studies and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Jewish Identities. She will share her expertise and advice on career planning, navigating postdocs, and the complexities of publishing.

13:30 – 15:00 Light Kosher Lunch

15:00 – 16:30 Guided Tour at Charles University

Join AIS member and doctoral student, Timea Crofony, to explore the rich history and architectural wonders of one of Europe's most esteemed universities.  

We encourage all AIS graduate students to attend this workshop, as it presents a unique opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and forge meaningful connections within the AIS community.

RSVP at your earliest convenience to secure your spot at this insightful event by sending an email to aisgradworkshop2024@gmail.com.

We look forward to welcoming you to the AIS Graduate Workshop.