Jewish Genealogical Society July 28 meeting to feature short family history talks by members and lunch option
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will hold a hybrid “Kvell and Tell” session on Sunday, July 28. Seven JGSI members will take turns sharing family history discoveries and research tips starting at 2 p.m.
As a hybrid meeting, the talks may be given from home via Zoom or in person at Temple Beth-El, 3610 Dundee Road, Northbrook. The Zoom talks will be projected onto the wall at the temple and will be viewable remotely.
At 12:30 p.m., before the presentations, please join for lunch and networking at Temple Beth-El. Let’s talk genealogy! Bring your questions and talk about your research journey, or just get to know your fellow genealogy enthusiasts. Register and order a delicious box salad or sandwich lunch from Sunset Foods. All options are kosher style, dairy. The JGSI help desk and library will be open and available from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Please register/RSVP at: jgsi.org/event-5761591
Confirmed speakers and topics for this year's “Kvell and Tell” include the following:
• Alex Feller: “Prenumerantn: Finding ancestors in subscriber lists of 19th century books.”
• Marty Fischer: “Morris Fischer’s Gravestone: Understanding the Symbols on an Elaborate 19th Century Kohanic Matzevah.”
• Scott Meyer: “Finding A Needle in the Haystack — with Artificial Intelligence!”
• Abby Schmelling: “Jewish Waldheim—Family Histories and Memories.”
• Bob Silverstein: “From Krynki to Elk Grove Village to Krynki.”
• David Sterlin: “Chance Discoveries — Part 3.”
• Terry Taylor: “Stories, Secrets and Mistakes — Gather Evidence!”
Each presenter will speak for approximately 10 minutes. After all the presentations have been completed, viewers/attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions of the speakers.
The JGSI meeting facilities at Temple Beth-El will open at 12:30 p.m., for those who want to enjoy the lunch they have purchased; use genealogy library materials, including our collection of maps; get help with family history websites, ask genealogical questions, or just chat, before the main program begins at 2 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome; however, registration is strongly encouraged.
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping members collect, preserve and perpetuate the records and history of their ancestors. JGSI is a resource for the worldwide Jewish community to research their Chicago-area roots. The JGSI motto is “Members Helping Members Since 1981.” The group has more than 300 members and is affiliated with the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies.
JGSI members have access to useful and informative online family history research resources, including a members’ forum, more than 70 video recordings of past speakers’ presentations, monthly JGSI E-News, quarterly Morasha JGSI newsletter, and much more. Members as well as nonmembers can look for their ancestors on the free searchable JGSI Jewish Chicago Database.