The JGSI Jewish Chicago RESOURCE PORTAL (JCRP)

- The subject database -

The JGSI Jewish Chicago Resource Portal (JCRP) is a searchable database that spans many Jewish Chicago sources. JCRP helps genealogists research their family history by subject - from "Anshes and Archives" to "Yeshivas and Yizkor Books" - by combining our historical records with public resources on Chicago's Jewish history.

JGSI is proud to offer free access to both members and non-members. This database is the result of many volunteer hours. New information is added over time, so please check back.

SEARCH DATABASE

For additional information, see the links below.

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JGSI's subject database, JCRP, along with JJCD (our name database containing over 122,000 names of Jews who lived in Chicago), makes a great first place to look as you pursue your family history.

Types of Collections:

• Chicagoland Cemetery Sections - Links to major Chicago-area cemeteries by congregation/organization
• FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
• Libraries - Collected titles, Member-owned or available online
• Publications & Documents - Newsletters (from JGSI and CJHS - Chicago Jewish Historical Society), Newspapers, Journals, Archives and Collections (some require membership)
• References  &  Websites - Names, Institutions, Organizations, Links to maps and other specific reference sites
• Meeting Videos - Recordings from JGSI and CJHS (some require membership)

We are always interested in new sources of information. If you wish to share any materials you found useful in your research, please contact us at jcrp@jgsi.org.