February 2016

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JGSGB PROGRAMS

Lessons in Jewish DNA – Inspiration From One Man’s Successes
Speaker: Israel Pickholtz
January
31, 1:30-3:30 pm, Cong. Beth El-Atereth Israel, Newton
More info
Research Sunday
Individual help with research and translation. Reservations Recommended
February 7, 2:00-4:30 pm, Temple Emanuel, Newton,
More info
Historic 3-D Photographs of Jewish Communities in Europe and the Ottoman Empire
Speakers: Bernard P. Fishman and Dr. George L. Mutter
February 28, 1:30-3:30 pm, Temple Emanuel, Newton
More info
Foundations of Jewish Genealogical Research
Award-winning course on how to research your family history, meets Tuesday evenings.
Includes individual help sessions. Limited to 24 students.

March 1 – April 19, Hebrew College, Newton
Register
More info

 

PROGRAMS ELSEWHERE

Spy Hub: Catholicism, Anti-Semitism, and Secret Intelligence in Wartime Boston
February 10, 6:00-7:30 pm
Boston Public Library, Copley Square, Boston
More info
History of the Hub: Resources for Local and Family History at the Boston City Archives
February 24, 6:00-7:30 pm
Boston Public Library, Copley Square, Boston
More info

Starting Your Genealogy Research Online: Census and Vital Records
February 29, 7:00-8:30 pm
Limited space,
register in advance
Newton Free Library, Newton

 

COURSES, WEBINARS & VIDEOS

Discovering Ashkenaz: Jewish Life in Eastern Europe
with Prof. Samuel Kassow
YIVO online course available through April 30
More info

Scanning and Photo Retouching for Beginners
February 6, 1 pm
Southern California Genealogical Society Webinar, register in advance
More info and webinar schedule

Problem Solving with FANs (Friends, Associates and Neighbors)
February 19, 2 pm
Legacy Family Tree Webinar, register in advance
More info

A Guided Tour of Cyndi’s List 2.0
February 24, 2 pm
Legacy Family Tree Webinar, register in advance
More info

 

IN THE NEWS

Ancestry.com recently announced that Family Tree Maker (FTM) desktop software is no longer for sale as of December 2015, although support will continue for another year.  We plan to schedule a workshop to discuss alternatives to FTM and TreeSync and how to deal with Ancestry’s announcement.
Announcement from Ancestry.com
More info from Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter