Jewish genealogy events – February
February events include a visit by American genealogist/author Dr. Neil Rosenstein, US; a Turkish diary, field trips to two archives, Philadelphia resources and an online class for basic Jewish genealogy will help you get started.
Wednesday, 1 February, 7.30 p.m.
IGS Negev (Hebrew)
Mordechai Ben Abir
“The Diary of Bachur Elia Caballero, 186-- to 192--, Izmir”
This amazing find, written in Hebrew letters with Spanish, Turkish, Ladino and Hebrew vocabulary, records daily Jewish life in Izmir, Turkey and the perils of the Jewish holidays..
Library open, 7 p.m.
Location: Magen Avraham, Margalit Street, Omer.
Info: Martha Lev Zion, IGS Negev, www.isragen.org.il
Thursday, 2 February
Online class: Basic Jewish Genealogy (English)
A four-week online Jewish genealogy class, with JFRA Israel’s Micha Reisel and Schelly Talalay Dardashti, will begin February 2. Two online class chats and two detailed lessons per week, dedicated website, discussion group. Introduction to Jewish genealogy and the basics, names, geography, how to get started, what to look for and where, and much more. Includes access to www.ancestry.com databases, a great resource for immigration, census and other data. Fee.
Registration: http://tinyurl.com/9kf23.
Information: Micha Reisel, micha@genealogy.org.il.
Wednesday, 8 February, 7 p.m.
JFRA Israel – Ra’anana branch (English)
Speaker: Dr. Neil Rosenstein (New Jersey, US)
“The real story: Saul Wahl, the Jewish King for a Day of Poland”
One of today’s top genealogists, renowned author Dr. Neil Rosenstein’s next book will be about the myths and facts concerning Saul Wahl. For the first time, he will speak on this topic, and present a detailed computer-based program. View historic documents, learn about errors and legends surrounding the events, and find the truth in this fascinating story.
All those interested in Jewish history are invited to attend.
Location: Bet Fisher, 5 Klausner St. (near Ahuza), Ra’anana.
Doors open 7 p.m. Program begins 7.30 p.m.
JFRA members, NIS 5; others, NIS 20.
Information/reservations: Ingrid, ingrid@genealogy.org.il
Monday, 13 February, 6-8 p.m.
IGS Tel-Aviv Branch & SIG Eretz Israel
Field Trip: Jabotinsky Institute
Museum tour and lecture about the Institute’s archive and library by archive manager Amira Stern.
For more than 60 years, the Institute has fostered and disseminated the legacy and heritage of Ze'ev Jabotinsky and the National Movement. It holds an extensive research library and an archive with hundreds of thousands of original documents of Jabotinsky, the National Movement and the Jewish Underground Organizations which fought for liberation of Eretz Israel and the establishment of the State.
Location: Jabotinsky Institute, 38 King George St., Tel Aviv
Enter from the side of Beit Jabotinsky (Mizudat Zeev).
Limited space; advance registration required: rosef@post.tau.ac.il
Wednesday, 15 February, 1 p.m.
IGS Jerusalem – English Section
Field Trip: American Joint Distribution Committee (AJDC) Archives, Part II
Archival Director Dr. Sara Kadosh
Learn about this remarkable archive and its contents, with more than 20,000 photographs of Jewish life in Eastern Europe, North Africa, Aden, Iran, Israel, India, etc.; lists of Holocaust survivors and persons in Displaced Persons Camps; 80 microfilm reels on JDC activities in Poland during after WWII; JDC films in 1930s Russia; lists of hidden children in Europe during WWII
Location: JDC Hill, Givat Ram, Ruppin St, near Hebrew University Campus
Limited space, advance registration required: bsiegel@netvision.net.il (include your email and contact number in the message).
Info: Barbara, bsiegel@netvision.net.il.
Wednesday, February 15, 7.30 p.m.
Galil Genealogy Society, Tivon
Program to be announced.
Location: Merkaz Hantzacha Library, Kiryat Tivon
Info: Yael Hollander, shorashim.bagalil@gmail.com
Monday, 20 February, 8 p.m.
IGS Netanya (English)
Speaker: Rabbi Shalom Bronstein
"Researching Philadelphia in Israel -- Some unexpected and amazing discoveries"
Rabbi Bronstein will present relevant material found in Israel that is not available in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and will discuss the National Library, Yad Vashem and Central Zionist Archives.
Location: AACI, 28 Shmuel Hanatziv, Netanya.
Members’ library open 7.30 p.m.
IGS members, no charge; others, NIS 20
Info: Joe Isaacs, www.isragen.org.il
International events
Sunday, 26 March, Seattle
DNA, Genetic Health and Genealogy Symposium
Co-sponsored by the Jewish Genealogy Society of Washington State (JGSWS)
Info: www.jgsgws.org
5-7 June, Jerusalem
Eternal House of David Family Reunion
Historic gathering of descendants of the Royal House of David.
Info: www.davidicdynasty.org
13-18 August, New York City
26th International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
Some 2,000 researchers and international experts are anticipated.
For online conference/hotel registration; full event details, www.jgsny2006.org
