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Previous IAJGS Conferences
- 26th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy — New York City, 2006
- 27th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy — Salt Lake City, 2007
- 28th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy — Chicago, 2008
- 29th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy — Philadelphia, 2009
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Hotel/Travel
The JW Marriott Hotel at LA Live does not provide shuttle service from the airport. To get to the hotel from LAX, there are four possible choices: a PrimeTime Shuttle or a Super Shuttle; the Flyaway Bus; a public bus; or a taxi.
Are you driving to the conference? Valet, on-site, and off-site parking information (and discount information!) is here.
The IAJGS conference will be held at the brand new JW Marriott Hotel, part of the new L.A. LIVE convention center complex in downtown Los Angeles, located adjacent to the Staples Center, the Nokia Theater, and the Grammy Museum. The 879-room hotel opened in February 2010, offering WiFi in all rooms and major amenities, including a rooftop outdoor pool, spa, and fitness center.
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