JGSGB-Announce Mailing List: Courses and Resources

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Here is some information on classes and resources for getting started and continuing Jewish genealogical research.   We encourage you to share this with friends and family who are new to genealogy.

Online courses

JewishGen offers online classes, with the next round beginning in February. Read the descriptions, requirements and enroll at www.jewishgen.org/education

Exploring JewishGen starts Feb 1. $18.
Creating KehilaLinks Web Pages starts Feb 1. $36.
Basic Jewish Genealogy starts Feb 5. $80.
Independent Study starts Feb 15. $150

Beginners' classes

The International Conference on Jewish Genealogy, taking place in Boston on August 4-9^th, will offer a wide selection of lectures and workshops for beginners.  The schedule will be posted in the spring on the conference website www.iajgs2013.org. Our Society’s 8-session course for beginners, held at Hebrew College for the past 5 years, will be offered again after the conference.  It will be announced on this list.

Lectures and films - In the Community

JGSGB is presenting a series of lectures and films in locations around greater Boston to introduce Jewish genealogy to a new audiences. Announcements will be emailed to this list. Can you help us publicize these programs at your synagogue or local library?  email [at] jgsgb.org

JewishGen First Timer

JewishGen has created a new welcome page including series of five-minute webcast videos to help people start their research and get to know the extensive JewishGen website.  www.jewishgen.org/JewishGen/FirstTimer.html

Getting Started internet sites

Click for a list of helpful resources and internet sites.

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www.iajgs2013.org

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The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston is dedicated to helping people discover and research their Jewish family history.  It offers monthly programs, maintains an extensive collection of research materials, and publishes an award-winning journal Mass-Pocha.

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