Special Events
Glenn Dynner – Yankel’s Tavern: Jews, Liquor and Life in Eastern Europe
at Hebrew College 160 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, MA, United States10th Annual Lecture on Jewish Genealogy, co-sponsored by JGSGB and Hebrew College In the 18th and 19th centuries, much of the economy of Eastern Europe was based on vodka and Jews were believed to be the only group sober enough to be entrusted with its production and sale. The Jewish-run tavern, leased from the local … Continue reading Glenn Dynner – Yankel’s Tavern: Jews, Liquor and Life in Eastern Europe
Jewish Genealogy:
Discover Your Family History
at Hebrew College
160 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, MA, United States
Register here The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston, in conjunction with Hebrew College, is offering its award-winning course on how to research your Jewish family history. Eight Wednesday evenings March 1 - April 26, 2017 (excludes April 12) 7:00 - 9:30 pm at Hebrew College in Newton Tuition $250. Class limited to 24 students. … Continue reading Jewish Genealogy:
Discover Your Family History
Family History Books and Heirlooms Fair
at Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton Centre, MA, United StatesYou are invited to participate in our 2nd annual Family History Books and Heirlooms Fair at our monthly program on June 11th at Temple Emanuel. Please bring: Family history books, booklets and scrapbooks you’ve created to be viewed by and to inspire your fellow genealogists! Family heirlooms that have connected you to your ancestors, along … Continue reading Family History Books and Heirlooms Fair
37th IAJGS Int. Conference on Jewish Genealogy
Walt Disney World Swan Resort 1200 Epcot Resorts Blvd, Orlando, FL, United StatesDon’t miss the 37th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy, our annual reunion of top Jewish genealogists! Sponsored by the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies and the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Orlando, the Conference will be held on the grounds of Walt Disney World, at the The Disney World Swan Resort at 1200 … Continue reading 37th IAJGS Int. Conference on Jewish Genealogy
Adam Mendelsohn – The Rag Trade: How Jews Made It in America
at Hebrew College 160 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, MA, United States11th Annual Lecture on Jewish Genealogy co-sponsored by the JGSGB & Hebrew College The majority of Jewish immigrants who made their way to the United States between 1820 and 1924 arrived nearly penniless. Yet today their descendants stand out as exceptionally successful. From itinerant rag traders to piece workers and entrepreneurs in the burgeoning … Continue reading Adam Mendelsohn – The Rag Trade: How Jews Made It in America
JGSGB’S Celebration36!
at Gann Academy 333 Forest Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesJewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston presents Celebration36 From Double Chai to Double Helix Gann Academy 333 Forest Street Waltham, MA Registration has Ended Schedule of Events 8:30–9:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast View Member Exhibits Bid on Silent Auction Items 9:30–10:30 Good morning - Welcome CeCe Moore Applying DNA to Your Genealogical Research 10:45–11:45 Libby … Continue reading JGSGB’S Celebration36!
Annual Lecture: Saskia Coenen Snyder – Diamonds, Jews and the Expansion of 19th Century Global Trade
at Hebrew College 160 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, MA, United StatesThe Heidi Urich Annual Lecture on Jewish Genealogy cosponsored by JGSGB and Hebrew College Free and Open to All The discovery of diamond deposits in South Africa in 1869 led to intensified extraction, manufacturing and consumption of diamonds in a growing global network. Jews played a crucial role throughout the process of extracting the rough stones from South African … Continue reading Annual Lecture: Saskia Coenen Snyder – Diamonds, Jews and the Expansion of 19th Century Global Trade
Schelly Talalay Dardashti – Resources for Sephardic Research: An Introduction
Goto Webinar MA, United StatesGSGB VIRTUAL GENEALOGY PROGRAM presented in generous cooperation with MyHeritage Click here to register for this program: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3915055646195687693 Advance registration required You will receive a confirmation email with instructions from MyHeritage Schelly Talalay Dardashti will introduce the growing field of Sephardic research, surveying websites, discussion groups, books, journals, conferences, archives and libraries, ongoing research projects, … Continue reading Schelly Talalay Dardashti – Resources for Sephardic Research: An Introduction
Annual Lecture: Steven J. Zipperstein – Myth and History in the Recent Jewish Past
- Zoom Meeting VirtualThe Heidi Urich Annual Lecture on Jewish Genealogy co-sponsored by JGSGB and Hebrew College Free and Open to All JGSGB current members: Program is free. Members do not need to register. You can find the Zoom link by logging in to your JGSGB Membership account. Once logged in, use the "What would you like to … Continue reading Annual Lecture: Steven J. Zipperstein – Myth and History in the Recent Jewish Past
Aaron Ginsburg – The Joint: What Is It and How Can I Use Its Archives?
- Zoom Meeting VirtualSpecial Members-only Program Presented by: Aaron Ginsburg, JGSGB member The Joint Distribution Committee has provided relief and support to Jews in many countries since 1914. During WWI and the subsequent turmoil in Eastern Europe, the Joint assisted millions of Jews. This work continued during the Holocaust and continues today. Recently their archives became digitized and searchable, http://search.archives.jdc.org/. … Continue reading Aaron Ginsburg – The Joint: What Is It and How Can I Use Its Archives?
Jewish Genealogy: Discover Your Family History
- Zoom Meeting VirtualThe Genealogy class is full and registration has closed. To sign up for our waitlist, send an email with your name to course@jgsgb.org. This annual course will take place remotely this year from November 3, 2021 through January 12, 2022, on 8 Wednesday evenings with breaks for holidays. The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston … Continue reading Jewish Genealogy: Discover Your Family History
Annual Lecture: Samuel Kassow – Time Capsules Under the Rubble: The Ringelblum Archive in the Warsaw Ghetto
- Zoom Meeting - Free Program MA, United StatesThe Heidi Urich Annual Lecture on Jewish Genealogyco-sponsored by JGSGB and Hebrew College During World War II, Jews resisted not only with guns but also with pen and paper. Even in the face of death they left “time capsules” full of documents they buried under the rubble of ghettos and death camps. They were determined … Continue reading Annual Lecture: Samuel Kassow – Time Capsules Under the Rubble: The Ringelblum Archive in the Warsaw Ghetto
Stanley Diamond – Workshop on Polish Records Research
- Zoom Meeting VirtualAdvance your research with individual advice from Stanley Diamond, founder and Executive Director of Jewish Records Indexing-Poland. JRI-Poland is the worldwide leader in accessing, indexing and making Jewish vital records from Poland available online. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to receive answers to their questions and learn from Diamond’s responses to others. He will … Continue reading Stanley Diamond – Workshop on Polish Records Research
42nd IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
- Zoom Meeting VirtualThe 42nd IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy will take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from Sunday August’21 through Thursday August 25, 2022. The conferences is hosted by the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS), an umbrella organization of more than 90 Jewish genealogical organizations worldwide. The IAJGS coordinates and organizes activities such as the annual IAJGS International Conference … Continue reading 42nd IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
Jewish Genealogy: Discover Your Family History
- Zoom Meeting VirtualREGISTER NOW The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston teaches an award-winning course on how to research your Jewish family history. It is designed for beginners and for those who have begun their family research. Class size is limited to 20 people to permit student participation. Applicants need to know how to do basic Internet … Continue reading Jewish Genealogy: Discover Your Family History
Annual Lecture: Jonathan Sarna – Re-evaluating the Role of American Jewry During the Shoah
- Zoom Meeting VirtualThe Heidi Urich Annual Lecture on Jewish GenealogyThis lecture is jointly sponsored by the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston and Hebrew College Holocaust scholarship has generally been critical of the role of American Jewry during the Shoah. Many believe that American Jews could have done much more than they did to save the … Continue reading Annual Lecture: Jonathan Sarna – Re-evaluating the Role of American Jewry During the Shoah
JGSGB CONNECT
- Zoom Meeting VirtualThe JGSGB introduces a new service dedicated to members helping members. JGSGB Connect is an informal online, monthly, one-hour drop-in group for current JGSGB members To pose questions and learn from each other A place to share your knowledge of genealogy and strategies with others An opportunity to connect with other members Veterans and newbies alike are … Continue reading JGSGB CONNECT
JGSGB CONNECT
- Zoom Meeting VirtualMembers Helping Members January Topic: Share your suggestions of websites and techniques that have advanced your genealogy research. JGSGB Connect is an informal online, monthly, one-hour drop-in group for current JGSGB members To pose questions and learn from each other A place to share your knowledge of genealogy and strategies with others An opportunity to connect with other … Continue reading JGSGB CONNECT
JGSGB Connect
- Zoom Meeting VirtualMembers Helping Members January Topic: Share your suggestions of websites and techniques that have advanced your genealogy research. JGSGB Connect is an informal online, monthly, one-hour drop-in group for current JGSGB members To pose questions and learn from each other A place to share your knowledge of genealogy and strategies with others An opportunity to connect with … Continue reading JGSGB Connect
JGSGB CONNECT
- Zoom Meeting VirtualMembers Helping Members Topic for the February Meeting: Sharing Family Trees: Where to put your tree and keep it safe JGSGB Connect is an informal online, monthly, one-hour drop-in group for current JGSGB members To pose questions and learn from each other A place to share your knowledge of genealogy and strategies with others An … Continue reading JGSGB CONNECT
JGSGB CONNECT
- Zoom Meeting VirtualMembers Helping Members Topic: Engaging the Next Generation in Genealogy Below are some videos on this topic, to engage you and start you thinking! Fostering Genealogical Enthusiasm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6ENk9EDy_k Genealogy & the Next Generation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVgJtBTk9oQ Genealogy for the Next Generation (a curriculum for use in the classroom): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4vRvj-Ru7I JGSGB Connect is an informal online, monthly, one-hour drop-in group … Continue reading JGSGB CONNECT