JGSI hybrid meetings feature easy access to useful research library and genealogy help desk

The JGSI meeting facilities at Temple Beth-El in Northbrook, Illinois, will open at 12:45 p.m.  for each monthly hybrid meeting to accommodate those who want to use or borrow genealogy library materials, get help with genealogy websites or ask genealogical questions before the main program begins at 2 p.m.

At each in-person JGSI monthly meeting, our “help desk” will operate from 12:45 to 1:50 p.m.  Member volunteers will access online databases and answer genealogical questions one-on-one for members and visitors as time allows. The JGSI research library has more than 800 volumes of interest to Jewish family historians. Many are available for borrowing by JGSI members for a limited time. The library also includes a good selection of historical and new maps. All the books and maps are available for perusing from 12:45 to 1:50 p.m. at each regular monthly meeting.

More details and registrations are on the Programs page.

Jewish genealogists to share research tips, family history discoveries in free June 25 JGSI event

The Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will hold a “Kvell and Tell” session on Sunday, June 25, 2023, as part of the group’s annual meeting. Several JGSI members will take turns sharing family history discoveries and research tips. This hybrid meeting also features a brief annual report from JGSI’s co-presidents, Debbie Kroopkin and Wendy Hauser.

More details and registrations are on the Programs page.