Monday, April 1, 2024

ANNOUNCING A GREAT SUCCESS! Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Miami Event - Who are you and who are your ancestors? A March 25, 2024 presentation for the Oakmonte Village in Davie Florida

The residents enjoyed a special event at the Oakmonte Village in Davie, Florida.

After an introduction to genealogy research and the importance of telling your story to family members, a senior resident was surprised to be selected as "Queen for a Day".

The results of genealogical research for the "Queen for a Day" were shared with the audience.

The program was a great success. Oakmonte Village residents requested that we return for an additional presentation.

David Light and Paulette Bronstein (JGSGM president) shared a special genealogy program at Oakmonte Senior Village.

"Queen for a Day" Carole with her family.

Please contact Paulette Bronstein jgsgm.president@gmail.com

if you would like a similar program in your senior village.

UPDATE - University of Miami Program Honoring our Senior Member - Peter Tarjan - and his new book HUNGARIAN PATCHWORK-JOURNEYS OF SEVEN JEWS FROM FASCISM TO COMMUNISM TO FREEDOM

HUNGARIAN PATCHWORK - JOURNEYS OF SEVEN JEWS FROM FASCISM TO COMMUNISM TO FREEDON

Susan V. Meschel & Peter Tarjan, editors

University of Miami

March 20, 2024

Professor Peter Tarjan, child survivor of the Holocaust, with the briefcase he brought from Hungary.

Retired Chairperson of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Miami, contributing author and editor of Hungarian Patchwork - Journeys of Seven Jews from Fascism to Communism to Freedom.

Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Miami members attended Peter Tarjan's presentation at the University of Miami March 20, 2024.

Pictured left to right seated:

Ruth Gold, Yoram Millman, Paulette Bronstein (JGSGM President), David Light

Standing left to right:

Margarita Lacko, Larry Kohn, Bruch Reich, Lea Reich, Claudia Starosta

Left to right.

Susanna Moross Tarjan, Ruth Gold, Peter Tarjan, Lea Reich, Josh Tarjan

Left to right:

Paulette Bronstein, Yoram Millman, Dr. Haim Shaked, Director of the George Feldenkreis Program in Judaic Studies of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Sue and Leonard Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies at the University of Miami

Saturday, February 24, 2024

Finding Your Roots: Tuesday, March 12 at 8PM ET - From Dead Ends to Discoveries: Overcoming Roadblocks in Genealogy Research

For more information click on the link below:

https://www.pbs.org/weta/finding-your-roots/events

Click here for the YouTube Video:

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"Delve deep into the art and science of genealogy in this hour-long live conversation with our esteemed panel of experts as they share their unique insights and methodologies for solving family mysteries - especially those involving unknown parentage. Whether you're facing dead ends in historical documents, grappling with the sensitivities of undisclosed adoptions, or navigating the complexities of DNA testing, this event promises to illuminate the path forward. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the past, understand your heritage, and forge a deeper connection to your roots."ET

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Family Tree Maker Florida free event February 18 at Nova Southeastern University's Huizenga School of Business

Sunday, February 18

JGS & GS of Broward County, Greater Miami

Register for this event by clicking here:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvd-Gorz4iH9HCd2uP-IF5L-1B-t3UfDYw#/registration

FLORIDA TOUR

You are in luck! Family Tree Maker will be in Florida this week (Feb 15-18). Duff Wilson, Executive Director, and Mark Olsen, Family Tree Maker Ambassador, will be presenting an in-depth look at the upcoming new edition FTM 2024. If you can make it to one of our four in-person events we look forward to seeing you there!

Florida Tour 2024: Announcing FTM 2024

We’re coming to Florida and invite you to join us for four special in-person events with Duff Wilson, Executive Director, and Mark Olsen, Family Tree Maker Ambassador. We will be showing our new FTM 2024 edition. Each event will include two sessions with a 20-minute break in between, and time at the end for questions and answers.

The Family Tree Maker team has been listening to you — our customers — and working hard to create a compelling major new edition. We will be showcasing all the new features and capabilities live at these events. Attendance is free, and we hope to see you there.

Session 1: Introducing FTM 2024

Connect! A completely new workspace and new Relative Hint™ feature that make it easier than ever to share your tree and collaborate with your family.
Easy on the Eyes™: a revolutionary way of enlarging parts of the screen right when you need it. An answer and relief for those of us with tired old eyes.
Hyphenated dual surnames support following the Hispanic tradition.
Improved support for managing and reporting relationships.
Tools for cleaning up orphaned items (media & sources, & citations)
And more…

Session 2: A Deep Dive with Family Tree Maker Connect and AlbumWALK

New improvements to Family Tree Maker Connect, and using Family Tree Maker Connect for yourself.
Sharing your tree with family and receiving new Relative Hints.
Introducing AlbumWALK® — Making your photos talk — literally.
Working seamlessly between Family Tree Maker and AlbumWALK.
Q & A

Monday, February 12, 2024

Caribbean Jewish and Gentile Records with Todd Knowles of FamilySearch Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 7 pm ET

You are invited to participate in an online zoom meeting.

Caribbean Jewish and Gentile Records.

JGSGM Members contact jgsgm.president@gmail.com

for Zoom instructions

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Tempe Sinai of Hollywood - February 13 at 7:00 pm Holocaust Survivor True Stories

The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Miami

In collaboration with

Temple Sinai of Hollywood

1400 N 46^th Avenue

Hollywood, FL 33021

Tuesday, February 13 at 7:00 PM

Presents

Dr. Robert Wolf

Not A Real Enemy – The True Story of a Hungarian Jewish Man’s Fight for Freedom

Holocaust Survivor True Stories

In “Not a Real Enemy” Robert shares his family saga—and the forgotten history of the nearly half-million Hungarian Jews who were deported and killed during the Holocaust—through an epic and inspiring tale of daring escapes, terrifying oppression, tragedy, and triumph.

The event will be held at the Temple of Sinai Chapel.

For more information

Info@SinaiHollywood.org

jgsgm.president@gmail.com