JGSI's June 29 hybrid meeting to feature short “Kvell and Tell” family history presentations

Several Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois members will take turns sharing family history discoveries and research tips as part of the annual “Kvell and Tell” session on Sunday, June 29, 2025, in a hybrid meeting at Temple Beth-El in Northbrook, Illinois. If you have uncovered a fascinating family story, used a unique research strategy, or solved a brick wall, then this is your chance to share it! We are looking for speakers to give a 5- to 20-minute presentation on a topic related to their Jewish genealogy journey.  

Interested? Email Debbie at dkroopkin@gmail.com

Presenters for the Sunday, June 29, 2025, JGSI meeting so far include the following: “The Forgotten Jews of Depue, IL” by Dana Steingold; “Adding Context: The Story of Rosa Arnow” by Paul Epner; and “Where Did Jack Ferdie Actually Die? by Moreen Ferdie.

More details and registration information are on the Events page.

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, open at 12:30 p.m. before most monthly hybrid meetings. This allows individuals to utilize genealogy library materials, seek assistance with genealogy websites, or pose genealogical questions before the main program commences at 2 p.m.

During nearly every in-person JGSI monthly meeting, our "help desk" operates from 12:30 to 1:50 p.m. Member volunteers will access online databases and address genealogical questions one-on-one for both members and visitors, as time permits. The JGSI research library boasts over 600 volumes catering to Jewish family historians, including a diverse selection of historical and contemporary maps. All books and maps are available for perusal from 12:30 to 1:50 p.m. at each regular monthly meeting.

More details and registrations for JGSI events are on the Events page.