Membership
Membership is open to:
1.Scholars concerned with the field of Jewish Studies. 2.Graduate students in the field of Jewish Studies. 3.People outside of the United Kingdom with a “serious academic interest” in the field of Jewish Studies. 4.People within the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland with a “serious academic interest in the field of Jewish Studies, but who are not professionals in the subject.
The first group, also known as “ordinary members,” are given voting rights at the association's meetings, as well as eligibility for committee membership and office positions. The last two groups are not allowed voting rights, but are allowed to attend conferences.
An application for membership must include the names of two referees, at least one of whom must be an ordinary member of BAJS. The Committee considers the applications, then they are voted on at the annual general meeting.
Subscription fees or dues are also decided on at the annual general meeting.
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