Counting Down

We are so excited as Convention Time draws near. Enjoy these pictures of your Convention 2008 Planning Committee hard at work!

Wendy Wasman and Andi Davidson welcome AJL members to Cleveland!

Below, Linda Silver and Bonnie Shapiro ward off the paparazzi, as our wonderful Registrar, Marcia Klein, reacts to the news that we'll all be planning next year's convention too (just kidding)!

Meanwhile, Jean Lettofsky remains calm in the face of the storm!

Jewish Food and Culture Festival

For those of you looking for a non-convention activity on Sunday, June 22:

The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
Siegal College of Judaic Studies
and the Cleveland Jewish News
proudly present:

THE FIRST ANNUAL JEWISH FOOD AND CULTURE FESTIVAL

Sunday, June 22nd

Safran Park – Mandel Jewish Community Center
11 am to 4 pm
Artists! Activities! Information! Family Fun!

Come early for best food selections!
(216) 593-0587 for more information

{The Mandel Jewish Community Center is just 2 miles from the Marriott}

Shuttle Services

The following hotels offer shuttle service within a 5 mile radius to their guests (all of these hotels are about 1 mile away):

Embassy Suites Hotel
Hilton Cleveland East Beachwood
Courtyard by Marriott -- you need to schedule your ride. The shuttle doesn't run on a
regular schedule.
Hampton Inn & Suites

There is no shuttle service from the Super 8 Motel, the Residence Inn, Extended Stay America or Fairfield Inn & Suites.

See posting below for phone numbers.

Alternative Hotel Options

The Marriott Cleveland East has no more rooms at the special convention rate. There are still rooms available, but you will have to pay full price. If you are looking for alternative accommodations, here are some other hotels that are very close to the Marriott. Some of these hotels may have shuttle services that will take you to the Marriott, so be sure to ask when you call.

Embassy Suites Hotel
3775 Park East Drive
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 765-8066
embassysuites.com

Hilton Cleveland East Beachwood
3663 Park East Drive
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 464-5950
hilton.com

Courtyard by Marriott: Beachwood
3695 Orange Pl
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 765-1900
marriott.com

Super 8 Motel - Beachwood/Cleveland Area
3795 Orange Place
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 831-7200
(216) 831-0616 - Fax
super8.com

Hampton Inn & Suites
3840 Orange Place
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 831-3735
hamptoninn.com

Residence Inn by Marriott: Beachwood
3628 Park East Dr
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 831-3030
marriott.com

Extended Stay America Cleveland - Beachwood
3820 Orange Pl.
Orange, OH 44122
(216) 595-9551
extendedstayamerica.com

Fairfield Inn & Suites Cleveland Beachwood
3750 Orange Pl.
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 831-3300
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/clebh-fairfield-inn-and-suites-cleveland-beachwood/

Meal Options for Monday Evening

For those of you who will not be attending the Maltz Museum event on Monday evening, June 23, here are some options for dinner:

There are several restaurants within walking distance from the hotel: Chipotle, Abeulo's (Mexican), Panera (soup, sandwiches, salads), DiBella's Old Fashioned Submarines, Robeks (smoothies, salads).

There are kosher restaurants in nearby suburbs, but you will need to arrange for transportation. Members of the local Convention Planning Committee and the hotel staff can assist you in acquiring transportation. Check the Spotlight Cleveland brochure for kosher and other dining options.

We are able to provide a kosher boxed meal for those who would like one, but you must order your meal by June 1st. Send your check for $20 to Marcia Klein, 4049 Hinsdale Road, South Euclid, OH 44121. Please indicate if you would like a vegetarian meal.

Looking forward to seeing you all soon in Cleveland!

New exhibitor

Add Ben Yehuda Press to the list of exhibitors coming to Cleveland in June!

Exhibitors

Here is the complete list of exhibitors as of today, April 23, 2008:

• Alden Films
• Arnold Reisman (local Cleveland author)
• AJL
• Barnes & Noble
• Basch Subscriptions & Reference Shelf
• Best Practices Poster Display by your colleagues
• C.D.I. Systems, Inc. (Jerusalem)
• Enjoy a Book Club
• Index to Jewish Periodicals
• Jaywil Software
• Jerusalem Books
• Jewish Publication Society
• JSP Judaic Art
• The Magnet Mogul
• The Scholar's Choice
• Star Bright Books
• Treasures Gift Shop (jewelry and more from Israeli and American artists)
• URJ Books & Music