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Programs usually start at 1 p.m. CT unless otherwise stated.
On July 20, Gil Bardige will offer Help! I Got My DNA Results and I’m Confused! In this beginner to intermediate level DNA program, Gil Bardige shows how you can prioritize your DNA matches to increase your chances of finding common relatives. Note: this program starts at 12 p.m. CT.
The 45th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy will be held August 10-14 in Fort Wayne, IN. See the article below for details.
On September 14, Daniel Morgan-Thomas will present Next Year I'll Be From England, about immigration through England.
On October 26, Gil Bardige will offer part 2 of his presentation on DNA analysis.
REGISTER NOW FOR THIS SUMMER’S IAJGS CONFERENCE
Registration is now open at www.iajgs2025.org for the 45th International Conference on Jewish Genealogy to be held August 10-14 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The last day for the Early Bird Registration rate is June 15 to experience four days of wonderful lectures, workshops, tours, films, and more!
The conference will begin Sunday, August 10th with the traditional Share Fair, featuring genealogical societies and more from around the world. On Sunday evening, renowned DNA expert CeCe Moore will be the conference’s Keynote Speaker. Lectures, workshops, and more will run through Thursday afternoon, covering a wide range of topics and geographical areas. A full listing of the conference programs and speakers can be found on the website at www.iajgs2025.org.
One of the highlights of this year’s conference will be the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center, among the largest family history research centers in the world. The collection holds more than 1.2 million physical items, all available through open stacks. The Genealogy Center will serve as the resource library for the conference and will offer extra hours for conference attendees. It is located across the street from the Grand Wayne Center, this year’s conference venue.
Check out the conference website at www.iajgs2025.org for more information about venues, programs, and more. Plan to take advantage of the opportunity to hear presentations from some of Jewish genealogy’s foremost experts, network with others doing similar research, and inspire yourself in the process!
otheR ONLINE Events
Many of our traditional gatherings moved to webinars and many learned the benefits of online access. This enables us to explore offerings of other organizations as our community has widened beyond our geographic area. Check below for upcoming events from other genealogical organizations.
RootsTech Videos
Every year RootsTech holds its conference in Salt Lake City in March. While the 2025 conference has ended, you can continue to access handouts and many RootsTech videos. Many recorded sessions remain freely accessible here. Go to the top of the page and click on watch videos. You can search for specific topics by keywords.
You will need an account on Family Search. FamilySearch accounts are free of charge and provide access to many valuable records as well as RootsTech videos.
Did you know that IAJGS has a calendar of events offered by JGSs around the world? You can find it here. Many groups offer virtual or hybrid meetings. If you have family from a particular geographic area, you may want to look for events by organizations in those areas. Some groups are member only, but others may charge a non-member fee similiar to MNJGS.
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WHAT: Tune into the Center for Jewish History's Facebook page for Genealogy Coffee Break, a short talk on a specific topic with one of their genealogy librarians. Discover recommended resources and strategies for online research, and have your questions answered live. If you have a topic you'd like them to cover, write to them at gi@cjh.org. Catch up on the entire series here.
WHEN: Ongoing every Tuesday at 3:30 pm EST