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American Jewish Press Association

2026 Annual
Conference

Telling the story of 250 years of Jewish life in America — in the city where it all began.

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June 2–5, 2026
New York City
About the Conference

About the Conference

Every year, the journalists, editors, publishers, and storytellers of the American Jewish press gather for four days of sessions, conversations, and community. In 2026, we come to New York City — for a conference unlike any we have held before.

This year's theme reflects the moment: 250 years of Jewish life in America, told by journalists and editors from across the country. From Atlanta to Seattle, from Cleveland to Phoenix, the American Jewish press has documented that story community by community, city by city. We come to New York in 2026 to gather — and tell the American Jewish story that belongs to all of us.

Join us for four days of editorial programming, business sessions, evening events, and the 45th Annual Simon Rockower Awards Gala. Whether you are a longtime AJPA member or attending for the first time, this is the conference for anyone who cares about the American Jewish story.

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Featured Events

Featured Events

Thursday, June 4
Gala
A Celebration of Excellence in Jewish Media
Gala dinner setup

The 45th Annual Simon Rockower Awards Gala is the capstone evening of the conference, held at the Center for Jewish History. Each year, the Rockower Awards recognize the best journalism in the American Jewish press — and this dinner is how we celebrate it. Open to all; no conference registration required.

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Wednesday – Friday
Conference
The Conversations Shaping How We Cover the Jewish World
Conference session

Three days of editorial, business, and technology sessions for journalists, editors, and publishers across the American Jewish press. Sessions span keynotes, featured conversations, and focused workshops on the challenges and opportunities facing Jewish media right now.

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Wednesday, June 3
Journalist Social
Connect with Journalists and Other Jewish Media Professionals
Journalist networking social

An informal evening at the JCC of Manhattan open to anyone working in Jewish media — conference registration not required. Whether you've been in Jewish journalism for decades or you're just getting started, this is the room to be in. Drinks, conversation, and the whole field under one roof.

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Special Conversation
Tovah
Feldshuh

One of the most celebrated figures in American Jewish cultural life joins us for a special conversation. A Tony Award nominee, Emmy Award nominee, and enduring icon of stage and screen.

"A conversation with one of the most compelling voices in American Jewish life."
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About AJPA

A Home for Jewish Journalism Since 1944

The American Jewish Press Association was founded in 1944 as a voluntary not-for-profit professional association for the English-language Jewish press in North America. Its membership spans Jewish media outlets, individual journalists, and affiliated organizations throughout the United States and Canada.

The mission has remained constant over eight decades: to enhance the standing of American Jewish journalism and to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and cooperative work among the American Jewish press.

Whether you are an editor, publisher, reporter, freelancer, or student, the conference is built for you. We welcome your participation.

1944
Year Founded
120
Member Organizations
250
Years of Jewish Life in America
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Join us in New York City this June.

Questions? Contact AJPA headquarters at (480) 403-4602

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Participating Outlets

AJPA Member Organizations

AJPA Member Organizations