Another great conference, looking forward to next year.

Once again the IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy was a great success. With about 1000 people attending from all over the world, it was a wonderful opportunity to see old friends and to make new ones. The experience provided by researchers from all different

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backgrounds provided  a wide variety of lectures and presentations. In addition, the local society, The Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State did a wonderful job of showcasing their beautiful state.

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As we leave Seattle with thanks to all those who shared their talents and skills with us, we also look forward to next years conference.
From the 23-28 of July in 2017, we will gather together again in Orlando, Florida for the 37th International Conference on Jewish Genealogy. Under the direction of the IAJGS and the local society, The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Orlando, once again we will all be rewarded for our attendance. I look forward to seeing you all there.

IAJGS 2016 - Seattle, One Month to Go

Just over one month till Jewish Genealogists from around the world gather in Seattle for a great week of sharing knowledge of our Jewish ancestors. Its not to late to join us, I look forward to seeing everyone there.

IAJGS 2016 - Seattle, Registration is Now Open

It's official, registration for the 2016 International Conference on Jewish Genealogy is now open. Even though the conference is still seven months off, time will fly as the conference approaches. For more information on Early Registration discounts visit the www.iajgs2016.org website. I look forward to seeing everyone in Seattle.

36th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy

Even though It was only 3 short months ago that we all gathered together in Jerusalem for the 2015 IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy, the time has come to begin preparing for the next conference. The 2016 conference, which will be held in August in Seattle, Washington now has its own website up and running, www.iajgs2016.org.
The theme for the Seattle conference is The Wandering Jew. In support of that topic, the organizers have identified 5 different tracts of classes. They are:

1. The Sephardic Experience in the United States.
2. European Migrations .
3. South American, Australian and South African Branches.
4. Westward Ho! Jews in the Western US.
5. Coming Home to Israel.

The call for papers for this year's conference has now gone out. More information about that can be found on the website.

The Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State (JGSWS) is the local host chapter this year. They are some of the greatest people you will ever meet and all great Jewish genealogists. It should be another wonderful conference.

Jerusalem 2015 Another Great Conference

The 2015 Conference of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) is now complete and what an incredible experience it was. A great team, under the direction of Michael Goldstein, helped the conference become as the advertisement promised, "A Conference Like No Other".  In addition to the many wonderful speakers and activities, the fact that it was held in Jerusalem, truly made this event one that I will never forget. Thank you to all those who helped make this memory possible.

As a first time visitor to Israel, I was not sure what exactly to expect. Waiting for this visit since I was a very young man, I was both excited to experience it all, and yet also worried that it would never meet my expectations. I soon found that I worried about nothing, it was everything I had hoped for and more. The places I visited, and those who I traveled with gave me experiences I'll always treasure, and I can't wait to someday return. To those who gave lectures that taught me something new, and to those who attended my lectures and shared their personal stories with me, thanks for touching my life. I hope to see you all next year in Seattle.