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David Brill to explain Russian Empire revision lists for JGS of Illinois in May 22, 2022, free live webinar
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“Getting the Most from Revision Lists” will be the topic of a genealogy presentation by David R. Brill for the 2 p.m. CDT, Sunday, May 22, 2022, meeting of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois.
“Getting the Most from Revision Lists” will be the topic of a genealogy presentation by David R. Brill for the 2 p.m. CDT, Sunday, May 22, 2022, meeting of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois.
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Genealogy research methods is focus of Emily Garber talk for JGS of Illinois on April 24
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“Conflict Management: Evaluating Evidence of Identity” will be the topic of a genealogy presentation by Emily H. Garber for the 2 p.m. CDT, Sunday, April 24, 2022, virtual meeting of the Jewish Geneal
“Conflict Management: Evaluating Evidence of Identity” will be the topic of a genealogy presentation by Emily H. Garber for the 2 p.m. CDT, Sunday, April 24, 2022, virtual meeting of the Jewish Geneal
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Michael Tobias to speak on March 27, 2022, for JGS of Illinois free live webinar
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Genealogist to explain how he found previously unknown relatives for woman who took genetic genealogy test “Ich bin ein Berliner: (Re)uniting 5 Half-siblings from 4 Different Mothers” is the title of
Genealogist to explain how he found previously unknown relatives for woman who took genetic genealogy test “Ich bin ein Berliner: (Re)uniting 5 Half-siblings from 4 Different Mothers” is the title of
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Alexander Beider's Feb. 27 talk topic is expanded to cover Eastern Europe surnames
“What Can We Learn about Our Ancestors from Jewish Surnames Adopted in Eastern Europe?” will be the topic of a virtual presentation by scholar and author Alexander Beider for the Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022
“What Can We Learn about Our Ancestors from Jewish Surnames Adopted in Eastern Europe?” will be the topic of a virtual presentation by scholar and author Alexander Beider for the Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022
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Russian Jewish surnames topic of Alexander Beider talk for JGS of Illinois on Feb. 27
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“What Can We Learn about Our Ancestors from Jewish Surnames Adopted in the Russian Empire?” will be the topic of a presentation by scholar and author Alexander Beider for the Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, vi
“What Can We Learn about Our Ancestors from Jewish Surnames Adopted in the Russian Empire?” will be the topic of a presentation by scholar and author Alexander Beider for the Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, vi
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Chicago landmanshaften information on JGS of Illinois website
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If your Jewish ancestors lived in the Chicago area from 1870 to 1990 be sure to explore the information about landsmanshaften (mutual aid organizations named after their cities, towns and villages of
If your Jewish ancestors lived in the Chicago area from 1870 to 1990 be sure to explore the information about landsmanshaften (mutual aid organizations named after their cities, towns and villages of
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"Navigating Your Jewish DNA Results” webinar by Adina Newman for the JGS of Illinois on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022
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Adina Newman to explain how to interpret Jewish DNA test results for Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois on Jan. 23 “Navigating Your Jewish DNA Results” will be the topic of a presentation by gene
Adina Newman to explain how to interpret Jewish DNA test results for Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois on Jan. 23 “Navigating Your Jewish DNA Results” will be the topic of a presentation by gene
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Members-Only genetic genealogy online discussion for JGS of Illinois on Dec. 12, 2021
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Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois members are invited to join a members-only online discussion session about genetic genealogy. Scheduled for 7 p.m. CST, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, this live streami
Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois members are invited to join a members-only online discussion session about genetic genealogy. Scheduled for 7 p.m. CST, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, this live streami
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Searchable database of Chicago Jewish Post and Opinion newspaper (1962-1981)
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An online searchable database of the Chicago Jewish Post and Opinion newspaper (August 1962-December 1981) is now available online as part of the Illinois Digital Newspaper Collections website thanks
An online searchable database of the Chicago Jewish Post and Opinion newspaper (August 1962-December 1981) is now available online as part of the Illinois Digital Newspaper Collections website thanks
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The voyage from Ukraine to Palestine (Israel)
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There was a similar story about my second great-uncle, Gershon Lifshitz, who supposedly walked most of the way from Pinsk to Jerusalem that was recounted in an Israeli newspaper in 1991. An English la
There was a similar story about my second great-uncle, Gershon Lifshitz, who supposedly walked most of the way from Pinsk to Jerusalem that was recounted in an Israeli newspaper in 1991. An English la
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KOBER family mystery: Who was Auguste Kober?
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One of the big unsolved mysteries in my genealogy relates to a woman named Auguste Kober, who, at age 34 in 1864, arrived in New York City with a son, age 3, named "Edye," along with my great-grandmot
One of the big unsolved mysteries in my genealogy relates to a woman named Auguste Kober, who, at age 34 in 1864, arrived in New York City with a son, age 3, named "Edye," along with my great-grandmot
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Members-only JGS of Illinois online DNA discussion, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
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The Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will hold a members-only discussion of genetic genealogy via Zoom at 7 p.m. CST, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. This is a time for an open discussion about genetic g
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will hold a members-only discussion of genetic genealogy via Zoom at 7 p.m. CST, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. This is a time for an open discussion about genetic g
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Joel Weintraub to present two JGS of Illinois talks on Oct. 24, 2021
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Joel Weintraub, one of the contributors to Steve Morse’s “One-Step” website, will give two online genealogy talks, one called “Here Comes The 1950 Census: What To Expect” and one called “Finding Diffi
Joel Weintraub, one of the contributors to Steve Morse’s “One-Step” website, will give two online genealogy talks, one called “Here Comes The 1950 Census: What To Expect” and one called “Finding Diffi
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Free live webinar Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, from JGS of Illinois with Sallyann Amdur Sack-Pikus
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Jewish family surnames to be focus of JGS of Illinois talk on Aug. 29, 2021: “What the Genealogist Needs to Know About Jewish Family Names” will be the webinar topic of Sallyann Amdur Sack-Pikus, co-o
Jewish family surnames to be focus of JGS of Illinois talk on Aug. 29, 2021: “What the Genealogist Needs to Know About Jewish Family Names” will be the webinar topic of Sallyann Amdur Sack-Pikus, co-o
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Jewish name changing to be subject of JGS of Illinois online talk on July 25, 2021
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Kirsten Fermaglich, who has been teaching history and Jewish studies at Michigan State University since 2001, will give a talk on “A History of Jewish Name Changing in America” for the Jewish Genealog
Kirsten Fermaglich, who has been teaching history and Jewish studies at Michigan State University since 2001, will give a talk on “A History of Jewish Name Changing in America” for the Jewish Genealog
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JGS of Illinois members to share discoveries and research tips virtually on June 27, 2021
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The Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will hold a virtual “Kvell and Tell” session on Sunday, June 27, 2021, as part of the group’s annual meeting. Several JGSI members will take turns sharing f
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will hold a virtual “Kvell and Tell” session on Sunday, June 27, 2021, as part of the group’s annual meeting. Several JGSI members will take turns sharing f
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Online Jewish genealogy resources to be focus of JGS of Illinois talk on May 23, 2021
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Eli Rabinowitz, a board member of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) who lives in Australia and is from South Africa, will speak on “Journeys from Shtetl to Shtetl”
Eli Rabinowitz, a board member of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) who lives in Australia and is from South Africa, will speak on “Journeys from Shtetl to Shtetl”
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Daughter of Holocaust survivors to speak April 25, 2021, for JGS of Illinois virtual meeting
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Genealogist Deborah Long to speak on Holocaust research in April 25, 2021, free webinar: Deborah H. Long, founder of the Triangle Jewish Genealogical Society in Durham/Chapel Hill, N.C., will speak on
Genealogist Deborah Long to speak on Holocaust research in April 25, 2021, free webinar: Deborah H. Long, founder of the Triangle Jewish Genealogical Society in Durham/Chapel Hill, N.C., will speak on
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REMINDER: Free webinar Sunday, March 21, 2021, from JGS of Illinois on researching common names
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“Finding Your Kaplans,” a free Jewish genealogy webinar about researching common Jewish names, will be presented Sunday, March 21, 2021, for the Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois monthly virtual
“Finding Your Kaplans,” a free Jewish genealogy webinar about researching common Jewish names, will be presented Sunday, March 21, 2021, for the Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois monthly virtual
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JGS of Illinois "Finding Your Kaplans" free webinar on March 21, 2021
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Mindie Kaplan to share tips on researching common Jewish names on March 21, 2021: “Finding Your Kaplans” is the title of a free genealogy webinar about researching common Jewish names for the Sunday,
Mindie Kaplan to share tips on researching common Jewish names on March 21, 2021: “Finding Your Kaplans” is the title of a free genealogy webinar about researching common Jewish names for the Sunday,
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