JGSGB Connect
- Zoom Meeting VirtualMembers Helping Members TOPIC: Open Discussion 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 welcome to attend … Continue reading JGSGB Connect
Rachel Silverman – Operation Benjamin: Another Way to Use Genealogical Research
at Temple Emanuel (Watch Party*) 385 Ward Street, Newton Centre,, MA, United States*Speaker will present on Zoom. You may attend in person to participate in a discussion following the presentation, or on Zoom. The presentation will be recorded and available on the Members' Page. Program Description: The non-profit organization "Operation Benjamin" searches for Jewish military personnel buried under Latin crosses in World War II American military cemeteries … Continue reading Rachel Silverman – Operation Benjamin: Another Way to Use Genealogical Research
JGSGB Book Group
- Zoom Meeting VirtualWe will be reading Once We Were Home by Judith Rosner. JGSGB members who wish to join this group may email BookGroup@jgsgb.org to be added to the mailing list.
Galicia SIG
- Zoom Meeting VirtualJGSGB members who wish to join this SIG may email galicia@jgsgb.org.
JGSGB CONNECT
- Zoom Meeting VirtualMembers Helping Members Topic for the September Meeting: Share and Hear Highlights from the August IAJGS Conference 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 … Continue reading JGSGB CONNECT
Amy Wachs – Our Eastern European Roots: We Are What Our Ancestors Ate
at Beech Street Center (Watch Party*) 266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, United StatesSeptember 22, 2024 Potluck Lunch @ 12:15, Speaker @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm EDT at Beech Street Center 266 Beech St, Belmont MA (Watch Party*) New Location! New Meeting Format! Lots of free parking, easy to find, and a comfortable eventspace. See potluck lunch details below. *Speaker will present on Zoom. You may attend in person and … Continue reading Amy Wachs – Our Eastern European Roots: We Are What Our Ancestors Ate
JGSGB Book Group
- Zoom Meeting VirtualWe will be reading The Girl from Human Street by Roger Cohen. JGSGB members who wish to join this group may email BookGroup@jgsgb.org to be added to the mailing list.
Jarrett Ross – The Future of Genealogy
- Zoom Meeting VirtualThis program will be recorded and available on the Members' Only Page for 3 months after the presentation. Program Description: In this talk, Jarrett Ross will discuss his views on the future of genealogy by reviewing the tools and technology being developed today, which may have a big impact on the future of genealogy and … Continue reading Jarrett Ross – The Future of Genealogy
JGSGB CONNECT
- Zoom Meeting VirtualMembers Helping Members Topic for the October Meeting: Sharing Favorite Websites and Links 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 … Continue reading JGSGB CONNECT
Germany SIG
- Zoom Meeting VirtualTopic: The Changing Map of Germany JGSGB members who wish to join this SIG may email germany@jgsgb.org.
Miriam Weiner, CG® Emeritus – You are Invited to a Meeting with the KGB
at Weston Public Library (Hybrid Meeting*) 87 School Street, Weston, MA, United States*In Person and via Zoom This presentation is free, but registration is required. In-person attendance is limited to 100. REGISTER The Massachusetts Genealogical Council (M.O.R.E) will present the Shirley M. Barnes Record Access Award to Miriam Weiner in recognition of her pioneering efforts to open access to archival records in Poland, Ukraine, and throughout the … Continue reading Miriam Weiner, CG® Emeritus – You are Invited to a Meeting with the KGB
JGSGB Book Group
- Zoom Meeting VirtualWe will be reading Little Liar by Mitch Albom. JGSGB members who wish to join this group may email BookGroup@jgsgb.org to be added to the mailing list.
Thomas MacEntee – AI and Genealogy
In memory of JGSGB member, Harris Faigel
- Zoom Meeting
Virtual
Program Description: While AI (artificial intelligence) might be the current “hot” buzz word, the fact is that many genealogy vendors and even genealogists have already been using this technology for years. The AI industry is at a crossroads and within the next five years, it will permeate almost every aspect of business and society. Learn … Continue reading Thomas MacEntee – AI and Genealogy
In memory of JGSGB member, Harris Faigel
Elizabeth Williams Gomoll – Unlocking Notation Codes on Alien Passenger Lists
at Beech Street Center (Hybrid Meeting*) 266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, United StatesNote Date Change *Speaker will present in person. You may attend in person or on Zoom. Program Description: Late 19th and early 20th century alien passenger manifests often contain cryptic number and letter codes, which are ignored by most genealogists. These codes offer significant details about our ancestors’ immigration and naturalization experience. Elizabeth Gomoll's presentation … Continue reading Elizabeth Williams Gomoll – Unlocking Notation Codes on Alien Passenger Lists
Belarus SIG, joint meeting with Ukraine SIG
at Beech Street Center (Hybrid Meeting*) 266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, United StatesFollowing the hybrid presentation (in person and via Zoom) by Elizabeth Gomoll, the Belarus SIG will have a joint hybrid meeting with the Ukraine SIG at approximately 3:15 PM. Topic: Navigating the Routes to Roots Website JGSGB members who wish to join this SIG may email Belarus@JGSGB.org.
Ukraine SIG, joint meeting with Belarus SIG
at Beech Street Center (Hybrid Meeting*) 266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, United StatesFollowing the hybrid presentation (in person and via Zoom) by Elizabeth Gomoll, the Ukraine SIG will have a joint hybrid meeting with the Belarus SIG at approximately 3:15 PM. Topic: Navigating the Routes to Roots Website JGSGB members who wish to join this SIG may email Ukraine@JGSGB.org.
JGSGB CONNECT
- Zoom Meeting VirtualMembers Helping Members Topic for November Meeting: Share a Success Story or Strategy 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 … Continue reading JGSGB CONNECT
Ellie Vance Christensen – Finding Your Jewish Ancestors in the Russian Empire
- Zoom Meeting VirtualPlease note date change to Dec 15.This program will be recorded and available in the member portal. Program Description: Ellie Vance Christensen will discuss the history of Jews in the Russian Empire and the Pale of Settlement where it’s estimated that, at its peak, over 5 million Jews once lived. In this talk, we’ll learn … Continue reading Ellie Vance Christensen – Finding Your Jewish Ancestors in the Russian Empire
JGSGB CONNECT
- Zoom Meeting VirtualMembers Helping Members Topic for the December Meeting: Sharing Your Favorite Websites 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 … Continue reading JGSGB CONNECT
JGSGB Book Group
- Zoom Meeting VirtualWe will be reading "House of Glass" by Hadley Freeman for January 7, 2025. JGSGB members who wish to join this group may email BookGroup@jgsgb.org to be added to the mailing list.
Evgenia Kempinski – Journey Through Jewish Romania: Unveiling Stories of Heritage and Resilience
- Zoom Meeting VirtualThis program will be recorded and available in the member portal. Program Description: Transport yourself back in time on this virtual tour exploring the rich history, political landscape, and heritage of Romanian Jews -- from the days of the Roman Empire, through the flourishing community of the 18th and 19th centuries, to the dramatic events … Continue reading Evgenia Kempinski – Journey Through Jewish Romania: Unveiling Stories of Heritage and Resilience