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Current Programs
Non-members/Visitors
are welcome to attend programs for a $5.00 fee. If a guest joins the Society the fee
will be applied toward the membership dues. Programs generally start at 1:30 PM
- see exact time for each meeting, below. Doors open a half-hour earlier.
Meetings start with JGSGW business, introductions of new members, and then the
guest speaker.
Workshops are open to JGSGW members only. Non-members may join on the day of the
workshop unless advance registration is required.
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Sunday,
January 10, 2016: B'nai Israel - Rockville, MD
Sunday,
February 14, 2016: B'nai Israel - Rockville, MD
New Date
Sunday,
March 6, 2016: B'nai Israel - Rockville, MD
Sunday,
April 3. 2016: Beth El Hebrew Congregation - Alexandria, VA
Sunday,
May 15, 2016: B'nai Israel - Rockville, MD
Monday,
May 16, 2016: Library of Congress
Sunday,
June 5, 2016: Potomac Community Center - Potomac, MD |
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Inclement weather policy: if the synagogue
(or other venue) is closed, our meeting will not be held. |
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| January |
Sunday,
January 10, 2016 |
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Beginner's Workshop (members only) |
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10:00 AM - Noon |
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The workshop starts with an
introduction to Jewish genealogy, beginning with basic guidelines and
strategies. Participants will then have small group sessions with four
different experts, covering DNA, online resources, local and national
resources, and the holdings of the JGSGW library at B'nai Israel. Attendees
will be given a copy of the JGSGW publication “Jump-Start Your Jewish
Genealogy Research: A Beginner’s Guide.”
The workshop is open FREE to members of JGSGW. Nonmembers may join JGSGW in
advance of the workshop and participate in the workshop if space is
available. The workshop will be limited to 20 enrollees. To register, email
- A great start for the novice...
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Even if you have been a member of JGSGW for a while, a
great way to get back to the basics...
This will be a 2 hour session jam-packed with resources, helpful hints and
motivation. |
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Private DNA Consultations (members only) |
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11:00 AM - Noon |
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Leader: Bennett Greenspan
At the December 13 meeting, we will conduct a lottery among those
present to fill 4 private DNA consultations with Bennett Greenspan. |
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Program: |
The DNA of the Jewish People
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1:00 PM - Maven Table and Schmooze
1:30 PM - Short Business Meeting, Announcements,
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Speaker:
Bennett Greenspan
Over the past few
decades, an attempt has been made to discredit Ashkenazi Jews by saying that
they are not descended from the historical Israelites of the Fertile
Crescent. For example, in “The Thirteenth Tribe” from 1976, Arthur Koestler
attempted to show that Ashkenazim descend from Khazars who converted to
Judaism prior to their migration into Eastern Europe. Other books and papers
published since then offer the same theory. In this presentation, Mr.
Greenspan will discuss the impact that direct-to-consumer DNA testing for
ancestry and genealogy has on the discussion.
Entrepreneur and genealogy enthusiast Bennett Greenspan founded Family Tree
DNA in 2000, the first company in the world to develop DNA testing for
ancestry and genealogical purposes as a commercial application. A Nebraska
native and University of Texas graduate, Mr. Greenspan’s business experience
includes photo-imaging/industrial photography and commercial real estate.
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| February |
Sunday, February
14, 2016
New
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Workshop: |
Workshop - Assisted Research (members only) |
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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
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Have you hit a brick wall? Are you
struggling with organizing your research? Pre-register to meet with one of
our mavens on a one-on-one basis for up to one hour.
To register, email
Provide your name and a description (up to 50 words) of your problem,
question, or issues. Please do not send family trees or pictures, but feel
free to bring those with you if they relate to your research quandary.
Deadline for submission is February 1, 2016. Space is limited.
This is a members-only workshop. Pre-registration by February 1st is
required as described above. Please arrive at 10:45 for check-in – the
workshop will begin promptly at 11:00. Those who are not JGSGW members and
wish to participate in the workshop must join before February 1st and submit
the information about their question or problem, as described above by the
submission deadline. Dues may be paid online at the JGSGW website, or by
check; instructions at: http://www.jgsgw.org/membership.html
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Brown-bag lunch |
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Bring your own dairy sandwich. JGSGW will provide beverages and
dessert. |
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Program: |
Exploring the FamilySearch Website
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1:00 PM - Maven Table and Schmooze
1:30 PM - Short Business Meeting, Announcements,
and Program
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Speaker: Carol Kostakos Petranek
(click
here
for bio)
FamilySearch.org is the world's largest free
family history website. It is the repository of millions of U.S. and foreign
records. It also has a research wiki, a robust family tree, free online
classes, and social media connections. This presentation will give an
overview of the FamilySearch website, how to search its contents, and how to
access its many genealogical resources. Among the resources to be discussed
is the Knowles Collection, a quickly growing, free online Jewish genealogy
database linking generations of Jewish families from all over the world.
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| March |
Sunday, March
6, 2016 |
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Back to Basics: JewishGen
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1:00 PM - Maven Table and Schmooze
1:30 PM - Short Business Meeting, Announcements,
and Program
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Speakers: Randy Fishbein and Nolan Altman |
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| April |
Sunday, April 3, 2016 |
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Beginner's Workshop |
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TBA |
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Jewish family history does not have to be a mystery. We and
our ancestors all leave a paper trail that can unravel the story of our
families for many generations, across the ocean and into the smallest of shtetls.
Join us for our Beginner's Workshop.
Send registration request to
- A great start for the novice...
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Even if you have been a member of JGSGW for a while, a
great way to get back to the basics...
This session will be jam-packed with resources, helpful hints and
motivation. |
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Program: |
TBA
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Time: |
1:00 PM - Maven Table and Schmooze
1:30 PM - Short Business Meeting, Announcements,
and Program
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Speaker: TBA |
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| May |
Sunday,
May 15, 2016 |
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Exploring Ukraine Research and the Ukraine SIG
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1:00 PM - Maven Table and Schmooze
1:30 PM - Short Business Meeting, Announcements,
and Program
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Speaker:
Janette Silverman, Ph.D.
(click here for bio)
Learn
how UkraineSIG assists researchers in overcoming the challenges of research
in the Ukraine and Ukrainian archives. We will explore the resources of
UkraineSIG, keys to interpreting notes on its webpages, talk about current
projects, and provide insights to discovering your family history.
BONUS UPDATE on the Seattle 2016 International Conference on Jewish
Genealogy. |
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| June |
Sunday,
June 5, 2016 |
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Member Appreciation Luncheon
(members only, no guests)
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Noon - Schmooze &
Luncheon
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Speaker:
TBA |
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