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.

Upcoming Events

Sunday, February 23, 1 pm Pacific
Speaker: Sunny Morton, Professional Genealogist

Comparing the U.S. Newspaper Giants: What Jewish Content Do They Have?

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Sunday, March 9, 1 pm Pacific (1.5 hrs)
Speaker: Ellie Vance, Russian Genealogy Research Specialist Alex Krakovsky, Jewish Ukrainian Genealogist

A Case Study Workshop in Ukrainian Jewish Genealogy with a Special Q&A by Alex Krakovsky

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Sunday, April 6, 1 pm Pacific
Speaker: Michelle Chubenko, Professional Genealogist

Piecing Together History: Using Maps and Gazetteers to Rediscover Eastern European Towns

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Sunday, April 27, 1 pm Pacific
Speaker: Jan Gronski, AI Lab Director & Technology Advisor

Unlock Your Family History with Transkribus, a Powerful AI Tool for Genealogists

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Tuesday, May 6, 4 pm Pacific
Speaker: Hailey Thompson, Accredited Eastern European Genealogist

Navigating Revision Lists, a Hands-on Workshop (1.5 hr)

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Sunday, May 18, 1 pm Pacific
Speaker: Megan Lewis, Reference and Research Specialist

In-Depth Research Guide of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Digital Collections

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Sunday, February 2, 1 pm Pacific

Speaker: Paul Woodbury, Genetic Genealogist

Endogamy in Context: Pioneers, Latecomer, Coverage and More

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Upcoming Events

Sunday, February 2, 1 pm Pacific

Speaker: Paul Woodbury, Genetic Genealogist

 Endogamy in Context: Pioneers, Latecomer, Coverage and More

Click here for the full program  

Sunday, February 23, 1 pm Pacific

Speaker: Sunny Morton, Professional Genealogist

 Comparing the U.S. Newspaper Giants: What Jewish Content Do They Have?

Click here for the full program  

Sunday, March 9, 1 pm Pacific (1.5 hrs)

Speaker: Ellie Vance, Russian Genealogy Research Specialist Alex Krakovsky, Jewish Ukrainian Genealogist

 A Case Study Workshop in Ukrainian Jewish Genealogy with a Special Q&A by Alex Krakovsky

Click here for the full program  

Sunday, April 6, 1 pm Pacific

Speaker: Michelle Chubenko, Professional Genealogist

 Piecing Together History: Using Maps and Gazetteers to Rediscover Eastern European Towns

Click here for the full program  

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