February 2021

Special Virtual Issue


JGSGB ONLINE PROGRAMS

Amy Wachs – History and Geography-Tools for Eastern European Research
January 31, 1:30 pm, Zoom meeting
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Marian Burk Wood – Planning a Future for your Family’s Past
February 21, 1:30 pm, Zoom meeting
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ONLINE COURSES, EVENTS & WEBINARS & OPPORTUNITIES

The Lost Fam­i­ly: How DNA Test­ing is Upend­ing Who We Are
Vilna Shul event, register in advance
February 2, 7:00 pm
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Family Affairs: Jewish Ruptures, Mourning and Belonging
Center for Jewish History event, register in advance
February 3, 5:00 pm
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Location, Location, Location: How Genealogical Research Can Benefit from Historical Maps
Cambridge Center for Adult Education class, $75 purchase in advance
February 3 & 10, 7:00 pm
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Hershey Felder as Sholem Aleichem in Before Fiddler
Live-Streamed Musical Event, $55 purchase in advance
February 7, 8:00 pm
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The Archives of East-European Jewry: Past, Present and Future Challenges and Opportunities
YIVO event, register in advance
February 9, 1:00 pm
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Finding Your Eastern European Jewish Family on JRI-Poland.org
Center for Jewish History event, register in advance
February 11, 3:00 pm
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Bringing Your Family Photos to Life on MyHeritage
MyHeritage webinar, register in advance
February 23, 2:00 pm
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To Flee or Not to Flee? Soviet Jews Face the German Invasion
Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, register in advance
February 24, 12:30 pm
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Jewish Heritage Center (JHC) Fellowship Application Deadline February 1
This fall, the JHC launched a new fellowship, the Genevieve Geller Wyner Research Fellowship, to support a post-graduate scholar conducting research in the JHC’s archives. The February 1 deadline for applications is fast approaching! If you or someone you know is interested in researching New England Jewish history, Visit our website to learn more and apply.


CONFERENCES

RootsTech Connect: A Free Online Conference Experience
Feb 25-27, 2021
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2021 New England Regional Genealogical Consortium (NERGC) Virtual Conference
April 1- May 31, 2021
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NERGC is looking for consultants for the Ancestors Road Show (ARS) at the Virtual NERGC 2021 on April 27, May 7 and May 26. Do you have an area of expertise that folks often ask about? Do you like to help folks solve their brick walls? If you are interested, please e-mail HelenShawME@gmail.com providing your full name and contact information, the area(s) of expertise you can consult on, and the days you are available.

National Genealogical Society Conference
May 19-22, 2021, Richmond, VA
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IAJGS 2021 International Conference
August 2-5, 2021, Philadelphia, PA
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