From the website:

"Founded in 1969, the Association for Jewish Studies (AJS) is a learned society and professional organization that seeks to promote, maintain, and improve teaching and research in Jewish Studies at colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher learning. With more than 1800 members, the AJS provides an intellectual forum for university faculty, graduate students, independent scholars, and museum and related professionals."

The AJS is best known for its annual conference.