42nd International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) Conference

From JewishGen (www.jewishgen.org), concerning the forthcoming 42nd International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) Conference (https://s4.goeshow.com/iajgs/annual/2022/index.cfm), from August 21st-25th 2022:

JewishGen is a major sponsor of next month's Annual International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) Conference. The conference offers unique opportunities to investigate and learn from experts in dozens of subjects, and we are proud to support so many of our speakers and presentations.

What excites your research? Networking? Poland? DNA? Civil War Jewish soldiers? Writing your family’s saga? Beginner sessions? Whichever topic propels your genealogy journey – this year’s IAJGS Virtual Conference has a presentation for you! Speakers are from over 14 countries and will give over 150 presentations on a broad gamut of subjects.

Here’s a sampling of some of the sessions which are sponsored by JewishGen and our leaders

    JewishGen.org 2022 Annual Meeting: Exciting Changes, Features, and Movement - Avraham Groll
    JewishGen.org - Opportunities to Volunteer - Avraham Groll           
    JewishGen.org: All the Details - Avraham Groll
    JewishGen.org: Leave No Stone Unturned  - Debbie Kroopkin
    Deep Dive into Romanian Records – Michael Moritz
    Exploring Jewish Families Found in DAR.org Genealogy Resources - Ellen Kowitt
    Slovakiana - An Online Resource for Jewish Researchers - Vivian Kahn
    What’s in a Name? Finding Your Ancestors' "Original" Names - Michael Moritz
    What’s New in Austrian and Czech Jewish Genealogy - E Randol Schoenberg

And of course there are all of the JewishGen Location Special Interest Group (SIG) Meetings including

    Austria-Czech
    Belarus
    BialyGen
    Danzig-Gdansk
    Germany
    Hungary
    Latvia
    Romania
    South Africa
    Sub-Carpathia
    Ukraine
    United Kingdom
    and the USA.

Registration starts at $99 and also includes access to a robust Exhibitor Hall, a Resource Database Library, and opportunities for translation and mentorship help. Be a part of this unparalleled educational and genealogical experience.

Learn more and register at iajgs2022.org.
 
Wishing you a wonderful weekend and Shabbat Shalom.

Avraham Groll
Executive Director
JewishGen

(With thanks to Avraham Groll) 

 

Chris

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