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Covid-19 Message

The Society has already cancelled face-to-face meetings through to the end of March and Council has now considered the longer-term implications of Covid-19 and will attempt to mitigate the impact of the virus on the Society’s activities. Sadly we are forced to extend cancellations further.

A substantial proportion of our members are in the at-risk category and face-to-face meetings are unlikely to be possible for some time. Council has, therefore, decided to cancel or postpone all face-to-face meetings until the end of May. This means that the AGM scheduled for 10 May will be postponed. Council will review the position when it holds its next virtual meeting at the end of April.

Council is exploring the possibility of providing virtual meetings so that groups can still hear from speakers and there can still be direct communication between members. Shemot and the Newsletter will continue to be issued and JGSGB Discuss, the JGSGB Facebook, page and this new JGSGB Blog will be available.

Council will ensure that the Society continues to encourage genealogical research, to promote the preservation of Jewish records and resources, and to share information amongst members.

I, together with all Members of Council, hope that you and your family stay safe and well during these difficult times.

Leigh Dworkin
JGSGB Chairman

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