Costs, Hotel, Travel & More

 

Hotel Information:

We’ve secured a special group rate of $174/night plus taxes at the Courtyard Boston Brookline for conference participants. Use the link below to book your stay:

➡️ Book Your Hotel Room

Event: PEP-RJ Annual Gathering – 2026
Block Start Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Block End Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Last Day to Book: Thursday, March 5, 2026

 

Travel Information:
The Courtyard Boston Brookline is conveniently located just outside downtown Boston and is accessible via the MBTA Green Line. Detailed travel instructions, updated logistics, and local recommendations will be shared with registered participants as we get closer to the conference.

We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect against unforeseen circumstances such as illness, emergencies, or scheduling conflicts. The URJ recommends Travelex for travel insurance options.

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Dates and Fees:
Registration includes all meals, conference materials, and any transportation provided during the conference. Travel to and from the airport and hotel accommodations are not included.

The actual cost of this year’s conference is $630 per person. To keep the gathering accessible, PEP-RJ subsidizes lower registration rates. If your budget allows, we encourage you to select the general or unsubsidized rate to help support colleagues for whom the lower rates make participation possible.

Registration Rates

• Super Early Bird (Nov 20–Dec 19): $525

• Early Bird (Dec 20–Jan 21): $550

• General (Jan 21–Mar 6): $575

• Registration continues after March 6 for an additional $50 fee, on a space-available basis only.

• Unsubsidized: $630

• Non-Member: $699

• One-Day: $200

• 25th Anniversary Celebration Only: $75

We don’t want cost to be a barrier to participation. Financial assistance is available for those who need support to attend the conference. You must register by January 22 to be eligible. To learn more or request assistance, please email president@peprj.org.

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Cancellation
All cancellations must either be received in writing or completed following the instructions in your confirmation email. In the event you decide to cancel your registration, the following terms apply:

 

• Cancellations received on or before February 22, 2026 (one month before the event) are subject to a 10% cancellation fee.

• Cancellations received between February 23 and March 8, 2026 (between one month and two weeks before the event) are subject to a 50% cancellation fee.

• Cancellations received on or after March 9, 2026 (within two weeks of the event start date) are not eligible for refunds.

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Accessibility & Inclusion
PEP-RJ is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive conference experience. If you need accommodations or support of any kind, please indicate this during registration or contact us directly. We are glad to assist.

 

Community Expectations
PEP-RJ fosters a culture of respect, professionalism, and inclusion. All participants are expected to help create a supportive, collaborative environment where colleagues can learn openly, share honestly, and feel empowered to bring their full professional selves.

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Professional Development Support
Many congregations support staff attendance at the PEP-RJ Conference through their professional development budgets. We encourage you to speak with your supervisor about using available PD funds to participate.

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Conference Committee
Chair: Elizabeth Foster – The Temple, Atlanta, GA
Marissa Brockman – Temple Shir Tikvah, Wayland, MA
Matthew Feinberg – Temple Israel, Boston, MA
Ori Hoffer – Washington Hebrew Congregation, Washington, DC
Sarah Jew – Congregation Beth Israel, Austin, TX
Rachel Kaplan – Congregation Rodef Sholom, New York, NY
Susan Karon – Temple Beth Elohim, Wellesley, MA
Elyse Krause – Rockdale Temple, Cincinnati, OH
Danie Oberman – Temple Sinai, Pittsburgh, PA
Sheri Rosenberg – The Temple, Nashville, TN
Board Liaison: Stephanie Schwartz – Temple Sinai, Westport, CT

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