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Members Helping Members Since 1981
Are you researching Jewish family history and looking for a Chicago area network of experts and enthusiasts?
We help members collect, preserve, and perpetuate the records and history of their ancestors and serve as a resource for the worldwide community to research their Chicago area Jewish roots.
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois (JGSI) is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization established in 1981 and now with over 300 members.
“When DNA or Documents Reveal Life-Altering Origin Secrets” by Steven Flack
Sunday, March 22nd
His presentation will begin at 2 p.m. Join us any time after 12:30 pm for help in the library or on the computer.
“An unknown family secret revelation is life-altering; it’s essential to decide whether and how to ethically and responsibly unwrap the secret,” Steven said. “I will use five riveting family secret stories, several involving parentage, along with extensive rich graphics to ensure a robust learning experience.”
More details on Programs page.
Mystery Photos. If you would like to help us identify these people, please click here. |
Northbrook Monthly MeetingsJGSI hosts our monthly meetings in Northbrook with speakers, assistance using research materials in our over 800 volume library, and volunteers at computer help stations. Mark your calendar now for our future events, which are listed on the Programs page of this website. We hope to see you at our next meeting. If you would like to receive meeting notices via email, please click here. Follow JGSI on Social Media |
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Members have free access to the pay-for-use Jewishdata.com, additional databases, meeting recordings and handouts, and an online members' discussion forum. Learn more about Membership Benefits and Join or Renew.
The JGSI Jewish Chicago Database (JJCD) includes information compiled from cemeteries, obituaries, memorial plaques, retirement homes, and other Jewish organizations. Many volunteer hours were spent compiling this information. JGSI is proud to offer free access to both members and non-members. What's New? We have added about 1000 death notices to our JUF collection.
A Translation Guide to 19-Century Polish Language Civil Documents (Birth, Marriage and Death Records) by Judith R. Frazin is back in print. Information about the book is available at judithrfrazin.com. You can also contact Judith at judyfrazinbooks@gmail.com
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