Dear Members and Friends,
Thank you for supporting and participating in the 2025 events of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Miami (JGSGM). We are proud to share the list of programs we have presented since January:
Past Programs – 2025
January 12 – Holocaust Remembrance Day with Professor Jeannette Grunhaus de Gelman
January 16 – Discover Your Jewish Genealogical Roots with Paulette Bronstein at the Northeast Aventura Library Branch
February 25 – How I Created a Family Tree and Family History Book with David Light
March 20 – Discover Your Jewish Genealogical Roots with Paulette Bronstein at the Northeast Aventura Library Branch
April 17 – Unraveling Family Mysteries: A Journey of Discovery
April 24 – Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah)
April 27 – Award-Winning Film Screening
May 4 – Preserving Your Family’s Immigration Journey
May 15 – Basic Genealogy Methodology with Paulette Bronstein at the Northeast Aventura Library Branch
June 8 – Celebrating Shavuot: Ancient Traditions Meet Modern Times with Michael Milgrom
June 26 – Who Are You and Who Are Your Ancestors with Paulette Bronstein at the Northeast Aventura Library Branch
You can find full program details on our website: www.jgs-miami.org
Genealogy Resources
In our email updates, we've shared links to fascinating genealogy programs presented via Zoom by Jewish genealogical societies across the country. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, most societies have continued offering virtual presentations—an accessible way to hear from experts in the comfort of your home.
We recommend these valuable resources:
Conference Keeper (conferencekeeper.org) – A comprehensive calendar of genealogy events
L’DOR V’DOR (ldvdf.org) – Dedicated to Jewish family history and heritage research
Be sure to check out the News Nosh section (ldvdf.org/newsnosh), edited by Phil Goldfarb, President of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Tulsa, Oklahoma. We encourage you to sign up for free weekly email delivery of News Nosh to stay updated on the latest in Jewish genealogy.
Upcoming Events
Sunday, July 27, 2025 @ 1:00 PM (CDT)
“The Wandering Jew” and “The Rise and Fall of the Jewish Shtetl”
Presented by Dick Goldman
Location: Temple Beth-El, 3610 Dundee Road, Northbrook, IL
You can register for this event by going to the web site of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois (https://jgsi.org)
August 2025 Events – JGSGM at Temple Beth Am
Sunday, August 3 @ 10:30 AM
Discover the Meaning of Tisha B’Av
With Michael Milgrom
Presented in collaboration with Sunday Salon at Temple Beth Am Library
Thursdays, August 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Immigration and Assimilation Discussion Groups: Discover Your Family Heritage
Four-part series led by JGSGM
Location: Temple Beth Am
Membership Benefits
One of the benefits of JGSGM membership is access to private genealogy mentoring sessions at the Northeast Aventura Library Branch. To schedule an appointment, please contact me directly at jgsgm.president@gmail.com.
We appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!
With warm regards,
Paulette Bronstein
President
Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Miami
