Jewish genealogists to share tips and discoveries at Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois

The Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will hold a "Kvell and Tell" session on Sunday, June 25, 2017, as part of the group's annual meeting. Selected members will take turns sharing family history discoveries and research tips starting at 2 p.m. at Temple Beth-El, 3610 Dundee Road, Northbrook, Ill.

The JGSI meeting facilities at Temple Beth-El will open at 12:30 p.m. for members 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. For more information, see https://jgsi.org/event-2414672 or phone 312-666-0100.

Those who wish to participate in the "Kvell and Tell" session as presenters are asked to send an email to events@jgsi.org explaining their presentation idea. Each presentation is to be 10 minutes or less to allow more members to share their discoveries, experiences and suggestions.

Kvell and Tell presentation topics should relate to Jewish genealogy, family history research methods, anecdotes or discoveries. PowerPoint presentations are suggested but not required. The six most relevant presentation proposals will be accepted. Presentations will be recorded and later made available in the members only section of the JGSI website.

Informative handouts for those in attendance are also encouraged.

The June 25 meeting will also feature the president's annual report and the introduction of JGSI officers and other board members.