Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain Blog

We have a bit of a special meeting coming up in the new year so I thought I would advertise it early! The much anticipated 1921 census is coming soon and so is a weekday meeting in the JGSGB Virtual Meeting Programme. You really need to be at this meeting to enhance your research ... • Date: Tuesday 18 January 2022 • Time: 19:30 London; 14:30 New York; 21:30 Jerusalem; 20:30 Switzerland; 11:30 SFO • Title: "Introducing the 1921 Census of England & Wales" • Speaker: Paul Nixon of Findmypast • Description: The 1921 Census of England and Wales is here. Join Findmypast for an unmissable exploration of the biggest new arrival in family history. Years have been spent digitising and transcribing this unique snapshot of our recent history – discover the stories and secrets contained within. Along with the historical context, tips for effective searching and using it to trace elusive relatives, we'll learn how the 1921 Census will help you understand your ancestors’ lives bett...

Dear all, Thanks for your feedback in the last JGSGB meeting of 2021. We are now having a (hopefully) well-deserved break until the new year. Have a great Christmas if you celebrate or a great belated Chanukah if you don't, and either way a Happy New Year for 2022! Our next meeting in the JGSGB Virtual Meeting Programme is from the JGSGB DNA Special Interest Group (DNA SIG) by Zoom, open to all JGSGB members. • Date: Sunday 9 January 2022 • Time: 14:00 London; 09:00 New York; 16:00 Jerusalem; 15:00 Switzerland • Title: “Help! I Just Got My DNA Results and I’m confused!” (Updated - Beginner/Intermediate Level) – Part 1 • Subtitle: Prioritize your match lists, get organized and thus reduce the stress and confusion • Speaker: Gil Bardige • Description: Geared to beginners and even more to all those who have tried to make use of their DNA matches but just can't make it work. If you are overwhelmed by the thousands of cousins listed who have different surnames and different ancestra...

Our next meeting in the JGSGB Virtual Meeting Programme is a General Meeting by Zoom.     Date: Sunday 19 Dec 2021 Time: 14:00 London; 09:00 New York; 16:00 Jerusalem; 15:00 Switzerland Title: “Members’ Feedback on the JGSGB and Social meeting” Facilitator: Leigh Dworkin Description: We invite members to feedback your thoughts and feelings about the JGSGB. Topics to include:  Speaker meetings -     Physical meetings  Virtual meetings  Hybrid meetings  Missing Topics  Social meetings  Volunteering  Writing  Presenting  Council  Committees  Genealogical Data (Preservation of Records)  Publications  Fundraising  Programme  International Conference in the UK  Education  Vacancies  PR  Fundraising  Council  Any Other Feedback  Half way through the feedback session we will take a 15 minute break for coffee. The invitation to register is below, but please ke...

Our next meeting in the JGSGB Virtual Meeting Programme is a General Meeting by Zoom.   • Date: Sunday 12 Dec 2021 • Time: 14:00 London; 09:00 New York; 16:00 Jerusalem; 15:00 Switzerland • Title: “A Jewish Genealogical Quiz” • Creator: Daniel Morgan-Thomas and the JGSGB Convenors • Quizmaster: Bamber Dworkoigne or Jeremy Dworxman depending who is available • Description: We invite members to a fun genealogical quiz as we approach the end of 2021: a chance to see how much you've picked up in the last twenty months of pandemic, Zoom talks and genealogy! There will be a mixture of questions covering DNA, Sephardi and Ashkenazi heritage and Anglo Jewry - join us to discover who is the Society's greatest egghead! After the Quiz we will break and chat over coffee. The invitation to register is below, but please keep it to yourself! ============================== ============================== ======== Leigh Dworkin invites you to register for a Zoom meeting: Top...