Two Talks: Sharon Zane – The Art of Taking an Oral History and Fay Bussgang – How I Put Together a Memoir
at Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton Centre, MA, United StatesOral histories can be a powerful tool for genealogists. This talk will present techniques of taking a good oral history: what to do and what not do, interviewing tips, how … Continue reading Two Talks: Sharon Zane – The Art of Taking an Oral History and Fay Bussgang – How I Put Together a Memoir
ChaeRan Freeze – Everyday Jewish Life in Tsarist Russia
at Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton Centre, MA, United StatesBrandeis professor and author, ChaeRan Freeze will talk about the subject of her latest book, Everyday Jewish Life in Imperial Russia. This book makes accessible—for the first time in English—declassified … Continue reading ChaeRan Freeze – Everyday Jewish Life in Tsarist Russia
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 … Continue reading Jewish Genealogy:
Discover Your Family History
Glenn Kurtz – Three Minutes in Poland: Discovering a Lost World in a 1938 Family Film
at Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton Centre, MA, United StatesTraveling in Europe shortly before World War II, the speaker’s grandfather captured three minutes of ordinary life in the small, predominantly Jewish town of Nasielsk. These few minutes of home … Continue reading Glenn Kurtz – Three Minutes in Poland: Discovering a Lost World in a 1938 Family Film
Shai Carmi – The Genetic Ancestry of Ashkenazi Jews
at Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton Centre, MA, United StatesWhat can we learn from genetics about the origins of Ashkenazi Jews? Where did we come from? Are we all related? What has been discovered about our founding population? Can … Continue reading Shai Carmi – The Genetic Ancestry of Ashkenazi Jews
Megan Lewis – Holocaust Research: Online Resources at the U.S. Holocaust Museum
at Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton Centre, MA, United StatesMegan Lewis of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum will present the museum’s genealogical resources and how to access this information, much of which is online. The collections include original source … Continue reading Megan Lewis – Holocaust Research: Online Resources at the U.S. Holocaust Museum
Genie Milgrom – From the Spanish Inquisition to the Present: My Search for Jewish Roots; and How to Trace Your ‘New Christian’ Ancestors (2 lectures)
at Congregation Beth El Atereth Israel (Watch Party*) 561 Ward Street, Newton Centre, MA, United StatesBorn in Cuba to a Catholic family, Genie Milgrom has brilliantly traced her maternal lineage back 600 years to the Jews of pre-Inquisition Portugal and Spain. In her first talk, … Continue reading Genie Milgrom – From the Spanish Inquisition to the Present: My Search for Jewish Roots; and How to Trace Your ‘New Christian’ Ancestors (2 lectures)
Jonathan Shea – Polish Records: I Found It! But What Does It Say?
at Framingham Public Library 49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA, United StatesThis program is co-sponsored by the JGSGB and the Polish Genealogical Society of Massachusetts 19th Century records from Poland written in Polish or Russian can be difficult to translate. Formats … Continue reading Jonathan Shea – Polish Records: I Found It! But What Does It Say?
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, … Continue reading Family History Books and Heirlooms Fair
Judy Baston – Researching Your Lithuanian Roots
at Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton Centre, MA, United StatesPresented in Partnership with the Vilna Shul Annual Meeting and Elections Will Precede Lecture Did your ancestors come from Lithuania? Do you want to know more about your Litvak heritage? … Continue reading Judy Baston – Researching Your Lithuanian Roots
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 … Continue reading 37th IAJGS Int. Conference on Jewish Genealogy
Tammy Hepps – The Ancestor Deep Dive: How to Find Out Everything There is to Possibly Know About Your Ancestors
at American Legion Nonantum Post 440 (Hybrid Meeting*) 295 California Street, Newton, MA, United StatesJGSGB Members are invited to bring a friend for free to this program! Too often, we do ancestral research by relying on the usual sources such as Ancestry.com. Tammy Hepps … Continue reading Tammy Hepps – The Ancestor Deep Dive: How to Find Out Everything There is to Possibly Know About Your Ancestors
Beginner’s Workshop on Jewish Genealogy
at Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton Centre, MA, United StatesCarol Clingan Debbie Lerner Carol Clingan and Debbie Lerner, who together have more than 30 years of genealogy research experience, will present a workshop tailored for beginners on the process of … Continue reading Beginner’s Workshop on Jewish Genealogy
Two-part Program by Mary Roddy: FamilyBrowse: Another Way to Use FamilySearch.org and A Nose for News
at Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton Centre, MA, United StatesFamilyBrowse: Another Way to Use FamilySearch.org FamilySearch.org has millions of images on its website. Many are unindexed and not searchable. If you know how to get into the catalog and … Continue reading Two-part Program by Mary Roddy: FamilyBrowse: Another Way to Use FamilySearch.org and A Nose for News
Research Sunday
at Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton Centre, MA, United StatesResearch Sundays are an opportunity to: Consult experienced researchers for help with your research questions in 30-minute scheduled appointments Work with a strategist to plan your next steps Get translation … Continue reading Research Sunday
Two-part Program by Shellee Morehead: Introduction to Genetic Genealogy and Making the Most of Your Autosomal DNA Test
at Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton Centre, MA, United StatesIntroduction to Genetic Genealogy See what DNA tests are available, the pros and cons of DNA testing and which test might be right for you. Genetic genealogy tests are compared, including … Continue reading Two-part Program by Shellee Morehead: Introduction to Genetic Genealogy and Making the Most of Your Autosomal DNA Test
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 … Continue reading Adam Mendelsohn – The Rag Trade: How Jews Made It in America
Research Sunday
at Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton Centre, MA, United StatesResearch Sundays are an opportunity to: Consult experienced researchers for help with your research questions in 30-minute scheduled appointments Work with a strategist to plan your next steps Get translation … Continue reading Research Sunday
Two-part Program: Michael Marx – Beyond Search: More Google Tools for Genealogy and Spotlight Talk: The Jewish-Cape Verde Connection: From the Inquisition to the Present
at Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton Centre, MA, United StatesGoogle is today’s most widely used search engine and a primary resource for genealogists. However, getting the most out of Google calls for using tools beyond the familiar Google web … Continue reading Two-part Program: Michael Marx – Beyond Search: More Google Tools for Genealogy and Spotlight Talk: The Jewish-Cape Verde Connection: From the Inquisition to the Present
Two-part Program: Daniel Horowitz – Plan Your Roots Trip to Eastern Europe and Panel – What to Expect from the 2018 Jewish Genealogy Conference in Warsaw
at Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton Centre, MA, United StatesLearn all the tips and tricks for planning and executing your genealogy trip to Eastern Europe from the initial idea to the practical details of arranging hotels, communication and transportation. … Continue reading Two-part Program: Daniel Horowitz – Plan Your Roots Trip to Eastern Europe and Panel – What to Expect from the 2018 Jewish Genealogy Conference in Warsaw
Alan Shuchat – Life Under the Tsars: Registration, Residence and Exit Routes
at Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton Centre, MA, United StatesRecords from the Russian Empire show that people were often registered as citizens of one town but lived in another. What was the system of registration and residence permits under … Continue reading Alan Shuchat – Life Under the Tsars: Registration, Residence and Exit Routes