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 JGSGB members: Program is free. Members … Continue reading Annual Lecture: Jonathan Sarna – Re-evaluating the Role of American Jewry During the Shoah
Poland SIG
- Zoom Meeting VirtualWelcome back to the Poland SIG of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston! The long pandemic hibernation is hopefully ending as we look forward to in-person meetings at the … Continue reading Poland SIG
Logan Kleinwaks – GenealogyIndexer: Searching Historical Directories, Yizkor Books, and More;
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Spotlight Talk: Leora Tec – Non-Jews Remembering Jews in Poland: An Introduction to The Neshoma Project
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JGSGB 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 … Continue reading Logan Kleinwaks – GenealogyIndexer: Searching Historical Directories, Yizkor Books, and More;
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Spotlight Talk: Leora Tec – Non-Jews Remembering Jews in Poland: An Introduction to The Neshoma Project
Ukraine SIG
- Zoom Meeting VirtualWelcome back to the JGSGB Ukraine SIG. At this meeting we'll welcome several new members and have an opportunity to describe any genealogical progress we've made since we last met. … Continue reading Ukraine SIG
JGSGB Book Group – Upcoming Meeting
- Zoom Meeting VirtualThe JGSGB Book Group will hold its next meeting via Zoom at 7:30 PM. We will be discussing Family Papers-A Sephardic Journey through the 20th Century by Sarah Abrevaya Stein. … Continue reading JGSGB Book Group – Upcoming Meeting
Vivian Kahn – Researching Hungarian Families in Hungary and Galicia
- Zoom Meeting VirtualJewishGen databases have almost 4 million records, making them a primary resource on Jewish families who lived in Hungary and Galicia (Many Polish Jews moved to Hungary and Vienna after … Continue reading Vivian Kahn – Researching Hungarian Families in Hungary and Galicia
Daniel Horowitz – Minimum Effort, Maximum Output: Best Tricks for Using MyHeritage
- Zoom Meeting VirtualLearn the latest methods for successfully using the international genealogical website MyHeritage, containing billions and billions of historical records. Make the most of its technology by exploring cutting-edge features that will … Continue reading Daniel Horowitz – Minimum Effort, Maximum Output: Best Tricks for Using MyHeritage
Risa Daitzman Heywood – The Importance of Thorough American Research in Jewish Genealogy: Finding your Family’s Town and Original Surname
- Zoom Meeting VirtualWhen beginning genealogical research, it’s tempting to immediately jump to European records when researching your family, but searching American records first can avoid a lot of time and frustration. If … Continue reading Risa Daitzman Heywood – The Importance of Thorough American Research in Jewish Genealogy: Finding your Family’s Town and Original Surname
Adina Newman – #Genealogy: Incorporating Social Media into Your Genealogical Research Program
Location TBASocial media has become an essential tool for genealogists in the 21st century. Through platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin, and TikTok, genealogists have limitless opportunities for expanding research, learning … Continue reading Adina Newman – #Genealogy: Incorporating Social Media into Your Genealogical Research Program
Gil Bardige – Help! I Got My DNA Results and I’m Confused
Location TBAIn this beginner to intermediate level DNA program, Gil Bardige uses proven methodologies and processes to show how you can prioritize your DNA matches in order to increase your chances of finding common relatives. Reduce your … Continue reading Gil Bardige – Help! I Got My DNA Results and I’m Confused
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