Strengthening Our Programming Through Collaboration
Dear JGSGM Members and Friends,
We would like to share an important update about how the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Miami (JGSGM) will be moving forward with programming in the months ahead.
Since COVID, like many volunteer-run organizations, JGSGM has experienced a decline in member involvement and available volunteers. While our mission and enthusiasm remain strong, fewer active volunteers have made it increasingly challenging to sustain a full, independent programming calendar.
We are proud to report that during 2025 alone, JGSGM created and delivered more than 20 high-quality programs, many in partnership with Temple Beth Am and the Aventura Northeast Library Branch. These programs reflect our continued commitment to Jewish genealogy education and meaningful community connection.
To ensure that our members continue to enjoy robust, diverse, and high-quality genealogy programming, JGSGM has made a strategic decision to coordinate and collaborate more closely with two outstanding partner organizations:
• The Genealogical Society of Greater Miami (GSGM)
• The Genealogical Society of Broward County (GSBC)By combining efforts, the three societies bring a larger pool of volunteers, speakers, and organizational resources, allowing us to build a stronger and more sustainable programming calendar than any one society could manage alone.
What This Means for JGSGM Members
• JGSGM members are warmly invited and encouraged to attend programs sponsored by GSGM and GSBC
• These programs will complement our Jewish genealogy focus while expanding learning opportunities in research methods, records, DNA, technology, and historical context
• JGSGM will continue to share announcements, calendars, and registration information so members remain fully informedThis collaborative approach is forward-looking and proactive, designed to keep our members engaged, learning, and connected.
Ongoing Mentoring and Member Support
In addition to society-wide programming, we continue to meet regularly with JGSGM members at the Aventura Northeast Library Branch, offering individual consultations and small-group mentoring sessions. These sessions provide hands-on assistance with Jewish genealogy research and remain an important part of our mission.
A Call for Volunteers
JGSGM’s future depends on member involvement, and we invite you to consider becoming more active in any way that fits your interests and availability.
Volunteers are welcome to help with:
• Program planning and speaker coordination
• Zoom and technology support
• Outreach and community partnerships
• Writing, blogging, or sharing research experiences
• Mentoring and welcoming new membersYou do not need to be an expert genealogist—just interested and willing to help. Even a small time commitment can make a meaningful difference.
If you would like to volunteer, kindly email me at jgsgm.president@gmail.com
Membership Renewal Reminder – 2026
As we plan for the coming year, we kindly remind all members to renew their JGSGM membership for 2026. Membership support is essential to sustaining our programs, mentoring, and collaborations.
Membership details and renewal instructions can be found on our website:
www.jgs-miami.orgThank you for your continued support and dedication to preserving Jewish family history.
Warm regards,
Paulette Bronstein
President
Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Miami (JGSGM)
