Monday, November 10, 2025

JewishGen.org Discussion Group

 

JewishGen Discussion Group – Connect with Researchers Worldwide

The JewishGen.org Discussion Group is an invaluable resource for genealogists seeking to connect with researchers around the world. This active online community provides a forum for sharing discoveries, asking questions, and collaborating on Jewish family history research.

Once there, you can:

  • Subscribe to receive daily or individual email updates.

  • Post questions or share your expertise with fellow genealogists.

  • Search the archives for past discussions related to your ancestral towns, surnames, or research challenges.

The JewishGen Discussion Group is one of the best ways to connect with researchers who may share your family names, ancestral villages, or genealogical interests.

JewishGen.org Discussion Group main@groups.jewishgen.org

"Welcome!
The JewishGen Discussion Group unites Jewish genealogical researchers worldwide as they share information, ideas, methods, tips, techniques, and resources."

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Sunday, November 9, 2025

ONE DAY IN OCTOBER now on HBO MAX

 

One Day in October': Marking October 7 with the first drama series on the massacre

TV series ‘One Day in October’ tells the story of victims and survivors.

Read the Jerusalem Post article by clicking HERE


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SHARE YOUR GENEALOGY DISCOVERIES by genealogist Marc McDermott

 The challenge for many family history detectives is sharing discoveries with family members who find the topic of genealogy boring. I love the suggestions provided by genealogist Marc McDermott.

CLICK HERE FOR THE WEBSITE

Here is one example of how to share your family history discoveries:

The Genealogist’s Guide to Small Talk: How to Turn Any Conversation Into a Discussion About Dead Relatives

Marc McDermott
First Published:  | Updated: December 6, 2024
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Monday, October 20, 2025

1st Annual South Florida Genealogy Fair October 26, 2025

 


1st Annual South Florida Genealogy Fair
October 26, 2025
11 AM - 2 PM
Old Davie School
6650 Griffin Road
David, FL
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Miami
will have a booth at the fair.
We hope to see you there.








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Saturday, August 30, 2025

Researching Jewish Galicia and Bukovina

 

Researching Jewish Galicia and Bukovina

Tracing Jewish roots in Galicia and Bukovina can be especially challenging. These regions were once part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and over time their borders shifted between Poland, Romania, and Ukraine. Records may be written in multiple languages (Hebrew, Yiddish, Polish, German, Ukrainian, or Russian), and many archives were dispersed or lost due to war and the Holocaust. Because of this, specialized organizations and projects dedicated to preserving and making accessible the history of these communities are invaluable resources for genealogists.

In my work helping a 95-year-old child survivor of the Holocaust who was born in Galicia, I came across two very useful research sites. Both provide invaluable information and insight for anyone exploring Jewish life in these regions.

1. The Jewish Galicia and Bukovina Organization (JGB)

Your gateway to digitized records, maps, photographs, cemetery projects, and the documented heritage of Jewish communities in Galicia and Bukovina.

The Jewish Galicia and Bukovina Organization is a non-profit dedicated to documenting, preserving, and sharing the history and cultural heritage of Jewish communities from these regions. The site offers access to historical records, photographs, cemetery documentation, maps, and more.

🔗 Website: Jewish Galicia and Bukovina Organization (JGB)

2. The Research Project on Bukovinian and Galician Jewry

An academic–community collaboration offering online courses, digitized Jewish periodicals, and forums for the study of Galician and Bukovinian Jewish life.

This project is a collaboration between the University of Haifa and the Jewish Galicia and Bukovina Organization. It provides online courses, a scholars forum, digitized Jewish periodicals, conferences, and news about ongoing research.

One of their courses, taught by Prof. Joshua Shanes, is “Jews of Galicia: A History.” It surveys the social, political, religious, and cultural history of Galicia’s Jewish community from the 18th century to the Holocaust.

🔗 Website: Research Project on Bukovinian and Galician Jewry

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Thursday, August 28, 2025

FBI Warning of scams targeting seniors - Hal Bookbinder

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From: "hal.bookbinder@ucla.edu" <HBOOKBINDER@roadrunner.com>
To: "'leadership@iajgs.org'" <leadership@iajgs.org>
Cc: 
Bcc: 
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:52:17 +0000
Subject: [IAJGS Leadership] "FBI Warning of scams targeting seniors"
Dear IAJGS Leaders,

The FBI is warning about the Phantom Hacker Scam which is specifically targeting seniors and has raked in over a billion dollars in the past couple of years. They first warned about this scam two years ago. This summer they reiterated their warning that it remains active and dangerous, noting that less than 15% of the folks who are scammed are able to get their stolen money back. This has special relevance to our fellow genealogists, many of who fall into the target demographic. "FBI Warning of scams targeting seniors" discusses this scam, how to recognize it, and steps to take to avoid becoming a victim. It also stresses that even if we would never fall for it, unsuspecting friends and relatives might. So, we need to look out for one another.

"FBI Warning of scams targeting seniors" can be found in the Practicing Safe Computing compendium, which has been published on the JGSCV website and is freely available at https://tinyurl.com/SafeComputingArticles . 

IAJGS Leaders are reminded that they are free share any of its articles, with appropriate attribution.

Best,
Hal

Hal Bookbinder
Oak Park, California
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Monday, July 28, 2025

A MESSAGE FROM THE JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF GREATER MIAMI

 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


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