All meals are optional
Kosher meals and all food served at the conference* will be prepared by Zelda’s Catering under the supervision of the Chicago Rabbinical Council (CRC).
*New in 2021, non-kosher vegetarian lunches prepared by the Sheraton Grand Chicago will also be available for purchase.
Please note: All meal cancellations will be refunded in full through November 13. After November 13, refunds will no longer be available.
| Meal | Member | Nonmember |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast (Kosher) | $41 | $51 |
| Lunch (Kosher) | $45 | $55 |
| Lunch (Non-kosher vegetarian) | $27 | $37 |
| Dinner** (Kosher) | $80 | $90 |
**Please Note: Sunday dinner is not the traditional Gala. There will be a special Welcome Reception on Sunday evening (free of charge and includes one complimentary drink ticket when RSVP'ing during online registration) in lieu of the former Gala
Banquet.
| Meal | Member | Nonmember |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast*** (Kosher) | $41 | $51 |
| General Lunch (Kosher) | $45 | $55 |
| General Lunch (Non-kosher vegetarian) | $27 | $37 |
| Sephardi/Mizrahi Caucus Lunch (Kosher) | $20/$45**** | $30/$55**** |
| Dinner (Kosher) | $80 | $90 |
***Please Note: The Women's Caucus is
not planning to host a meal with its 2021 annual meetings. To find out more about the meeting, click here.
****Thanks to sponsorship from the College of Charleston Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program, the rate for the Sephardi/Mizrahi Caucus Lunch is $20 ($30 for non-AJS members) for the first 60 guests. After the 60 sponsored lunches are sold, the rate for the Sephardi/Mizrahi lunch will be $45 ($55 for non-AJS members). Conference attendees may also attend the meeting only, following the lunch, at no charge. For more information about the Sephardi/Mizrahi Caucus and its annual meeting, click here.
| Meal | Member | Nonmember |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast (Kosher) | $41 | $51 |
| Lunch (Kosher) | $45 | $55 |
| Lunch (Non-kosher vegetarian) | $27 | $37 |
Below are the anticipated menus, but specific items may be substituted pending supply or other circumstances. Kosher vegetarian meals are automatically ordered for all those who indicate "vegetarian" during the online registration process. If you plan to purchase any meals and have specific food allergies or other special meal concerns, please contact the Director of Events and Operations.
• Individual Yogurt or Cottage Cheese
• Assorted Sliced Bagels and Cream Cheese
• Fresh Seasonal Diced Fruit
• Hard-Boiled Egg
• Orange Juice
• Coffee and Tea Service
• Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad
• Mixed Field Greens, Grilled Chicken Breast, Sweet Grilled Corn, Tortilla Crisp, Southwestern Vinaigrette
• Chocolate Chip Cookie
• Coffee and Tea Service
• Tomato & Mozzarella Sandwich: Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Watercress, Balsamic aioli, Herb Focaccia
• Chocolate Chunk Cookie
• Coffee and Tea Service
• Smoked Roasted Turkey Breast Sandwich
• Mayonnaise & Mustard on the side
• Mixed Field Greens, Tomatoes, Carrots and Cucumbers, Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Whole Fruit
• Coffee and Tea Service
• Grilled Vegetable Wrap: Marinated Grilled Vegetables, Feta Cheese, Arugula, Spinach, Hummus Spread, Gluten-Free Wrap
• Piece of Whole Fruit
• Coffee and Tea Service
• Italian Herbed Grilled Chicken Pasta Primavera Salad, Herbed Sherry Vinaigrette
• Blondie Bar
• Coffee and Tea Service
• Roasted Portobello Mushroom Sandwich: Roasted Portobello with Provolone Cheese Romaine Lettuce, Sundried Tomato Spread French Baguette
• Bag of Chips
• Coffee and Tea Service
• Mixed Field Greens with Grape Tomatoes, Hearts of Palm, Dried Cranberries and Julienne Carrots, Herb Vinaigrette
• Chicken Marsala with a Mushroom Marsala Sauce, served with Roasted Herb Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables
• Assorted Dinner Rolls & Flatbreads and Margarine
• Coffee and Tea Service
• Asian Salad with Asian Lettuce Mix, Red Pepper, Julienne Beets and Edamame, Asian Vinaigrette
• Asian Salmon with Teriyaki Glaze, served with Vegetable Fried Rice and Seasonal Vegetables
• Assorted Dinner Rolls & Flatbreads and Margarine
• Coffee and Tea Service
