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
Comparing the U.S. Newspaper Giants: What Jewish Content Do They Have?
A Case Study Workshop in Ukrainian Jewish Genealogy with a Special Q&A by Alex Krakovsky
Piecing Together History: Using Maps and Gazetteers to Rediscover Eastern European Towns
Unlock Your Family History with Transkribus, a Powerful AI Tool for Genealogists
Navigating Revision Lists, a Hands-on Workshop (1.5 hr)
In-Depth Research Guide of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Digital Collections
Sunday, February 2, 1 pm Pacific
Endogamy in Context: Pioneers, Latecomer, Coverage and More
Upcoming Events
Sunday, February 2, 1 pm Pacific
Speaker: Paul Woodbury, Genetic Genealogist
Endogamy in Context: Pioneers, Latecomer, Coverage and More
Sunday, February 23, 1 pm Pacific
Speaker: Sunny Morton, Professional Genealogist
Comparing the U.S. Newspaper Giants: What Jewish Content Do They Have?
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
Sunday, April 6, 1 pm Pacific
Speaker: Michelle Chubenko, Professional Genealogist
Piecing Together History: Using Maps and Gazetteers to Rediscover Eastern European Towns