ANNOUNCEMENT – THE JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF GREATER MIAMI
November 12, 2023, at 11:30 AM
At Greater Miami Jewish Federation
4200 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, Florida
UNLOCKING THE PAST: EXPLORING ASHKENAZI
DUTCH JEWISH ANCESTRY
INTRODUCING
STEVE JARON,
PRESIDENT OF THE JEWISH GENEALOGY SOCIETY OF PITTSBURGH, CO-CHAIR
AT IAJGS TECH COMMITTEE AND IAJGS LIASON
Come and join us at Greater Miami Jewish Federation
4200 Biscayne Blvd. Miami
***Meeting is scheduled for Zoom
Zoom link shared one day before the event.
Light refreshments will be available.
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Paulette Bronstein, President
Biography
Steve Jaron is a
lifelong Pittsburgh resident whose passion for genealogy has been shaped by two
significant experiences. Firstly, during his bar-mitzvah trip to Israel, he had
the opportunity to meet with several relatives, including his great uncle. His
great uncle shared a captivating family story about discovering their shared
ancestry when his great aunt brought a picture of her great grandparents into
their home. This revelation led to the realization that they were second
cousins. Although Steve would later learn that his uncle was quite the
storyteller, this tale kindled his interest in family history.
The second pivotal
moment in Steve's genealogical journey occurred during his college years when
he took a Spanish class. As part of an assignment, he had to create a family tree
to learn various Spanish relationships. Fortunately, Steve already had a
well-documented family tree thanks to his great aunt's efforts. Inspired by
this class, he decided to explore further and googled an uncommon Jewish last
name, "de Jongh." To his surprise, he stumbled upon an online version
of a book meticulously detailing his grandmother and great aunt's mother's
ancestors in Holland, and from that moment, his fascination with genealogy took
root.
Steve's current
genealogical focus centers on his Galitzianer and German branches, with plans
to eventually continue his father's genealogical research in Ukraine and
Belarus. In 2017, he took on the key role of revitalizing the Jewish Genealogy
Society of Pittsburgh and currently serves as its president. His commitment to
the genealogical community extends beyond his local chapter. He has assumed the
role of IAJGS Sysadmin and Tech Committee co-chair and serves as an IAJGS
Member Liaison, further contributing to the broader genealogy community.
Description
Title: Unlocking the Past: Exploring Ashkenazi Dutch Jewish Ancestry
Join us for an
enlightening exploration of Ashkenazi Dutch Jewish ancestry led by Steve Jaron,
a dedicated genealogist with a compelling story to share. In this presentation,
you'll accompany Steve on a deeply personal journey as he delves into the
intriguing world of his Dutch roots within the Ashkenazi Jewish community.
Through ancestral narratives filled with surprising family connections and
heartwarming reunions, you'll gain a unique perspective on the power of
genealogical research to unveil hidden stories and connections. Steve's
expertise will be at your disposal as he imparts practical research strategies
and tools that will equip you for your own genealogical quests.
This event is open to
everyone, whether you have Ashkenazi Dutch Jewish ancestry or simply possess a
curiosity about researching in unfamiliar territories.
