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We currently are working on our events for 2025 and waiting to hear back from prospective speakers. We will add information as it becomes firmed up. Programs usually start at 1 p.m. CT unless otherwise stated.
On June 22, Emily Garber will present"It's Hard to "Say Goodbye"—Challenges facing Eastern European Jewish Immigrants. There were times when it was more difficult for many Jews to leave eastern Europe than to enter the United States. This presentation takes emigrants, 1880-1914, from their homes to ports of departure.
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.
otheR ONLINE Events
During the period of the pandemic many of our traditional gatherings moved to webinars and many learned the benefits of online access. This may enable 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.
Welcome to Exile, a podcast about Jewish lives under the shadow of fascism. Narrated by award-winning screen and stage actor, Mandy Patinkin, the podcast presents untold stories and firsthand accounts drawn from intimate letters, diaries, and interviews found in the Leo Baeck Institute's vast archive. Each episode is a story of beauty and danger that brings history to life — because the past is always present.
center for jewish history
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