The Global Jewish Genealogy Society is a non-profit volunteer organization established in 2021. GJGS is a member of the IAJGS, the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies affiliated with over eighty other Jewish genealogical societies. Anyone interested in Jewish genealogy is welcome to become a member regardless of skill level or geographic location . We encourage our members to volunteer their skills and time to sustain and improve the organization.
The objectives of the Global JGS are:
- Host monthly presentation by excellent speakers and professional genealogists.
- To share and increase awareness of genealogical information, techniques, and research tools with people interested in Jewish genealogy and family history.
- To promote interest and personal engagement in genealogical research.
- To provide instruction in research methodology, the utilization of resources and adherence to high standards of accuracy and thoroughness.
- To foster careful documentation and scholarly genealogical writing and publication.
- To promote the preservation of genealogical records and resources.
- To hold meetings for the instruction and education of its members and the general public.
- To build a member community, provide a forum.”genichat”, for member discussion and provide hands-on mentoring, and brick-wall discussions and assistance.
Membership is not required
Upcoming Events
Sunday, July 20, 1 pm Pacific
Speakers: Arlene Beare and Marion Werle, Latvia Genealogy Experts
Passports, Names, and Fates: Expanding our Latvian Jewish Research Horizons
Tuesday, July 29, 4 pm Pacific
Speaker: Hailey Thompson, Accredited Eastern European Genealogist
Navigating 1897 Census Records, a Hands-on Workshop (1.5 hr)
Sunday, Sep 7, 1 pm Pacific
Speaker: Steve Morse, One Pages Website Creator
Newly Updated: One-Step Webpages:
A Potpourri of of Genealogical Search Tools
