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Upcoming JewishGen classes

Sandy — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:33:59 +0000

Nancy Holden (former president of JGSLA and former editor of Roots-Key) and Phyllis Kramer are announcing a third JewishGen Course, Using JewishGen to Bridge Ancestral Roots starting November 1. It will be open for enrollment the middle of October. This class has 6 online lessons covering Jewish History, Culture and Naming Patterns, Shtetl and Community [...]

Condolences to the Halpern family

Sandy — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:45:54 +0000

JGSLA has just received the very sad news of the passing, after a short illness, of the son of Mark and Joan Halpern. Mark is one of our long-distance members, and one of the Board members of JRI-Poland. He was one of the chairs of the 2009 conference in Philadelphia and was very supportive of [...]

Open House at the New National Archives in Riverside County

Barbara Algaze — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:53:35 +0000

You are invited to an OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Meet David D. Drake, Regional Administrator Learn about our services to Federal agencies, Congressional offices, educators, historians, genealogists and the general public and how to take advantage of our staff’s expertise. Location: The National Archives and Records Administration 23123 [...]

National Archives in Riverside County Relocates

Barbara Algaze — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:54:49 +0000

The National Archives regional office, formerly in Laguna Niguel, has relocated to Riverside County, California. The address is: National Archives Pacific Region 23123 Cajalco Road Perris, CA 92570 Additional contact info: (951) 956-2000 website: http://archives.gov/pacific/ email: riverside.archives@nara.gov There are two aspects to this facility: The National Archives at Riverside (Archival Holdings) Federal Records Center at [...]

Condolences

Sandy — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:58:00 +0000

JGSLA sends its heartfelt condolences to Nancy Biederman and her family on the passing of Nancy’s mother-in-law Jane Biederman. May her memory be for a blessing.

Beginning Genealogy Class at American Jewish University

Barbara Algaze — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:00:54 +0000

Barbara Algaze, Librarian of JGSLA, will be conducting a 3-session course in Beginning Jewish Genealogy at the American Jewish University (formerly the University of Judaism). The course will be held on three Tuesday mornings: October 12th, 19th and 26th, 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon. The classes will be held at the University campus. The cost [...]

Request for Genealogical Help

Sandy — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 22:16:34 +0000

A message was left on the JGSLA phone line from a woman in Santa Barbara who is requesting help from someone in finding out about her family, many of whom were lost in the Holocaust. If this is something you would be interested in, please contact me for details at president@jgsla.org.

Job Opening at Ancestry.com

Sandy — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:39:52 +0000

Content Acquisition A Content Acquisitionist is a consultative-sales and business development role working within the US Content Acquisition team to bring a steady stream of high-value historical records to Ancestry.com members in the US and around the world. Key aspects of the role include: Supporting US content acquisition activities by developing and managing relationships with [...]

“Roots-Key” is Outstanding Publication!

Sandy — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:17:10 +0000

JGSLA is extremely pleased to share with all our members the happy news that Roots-Key, our Society journal, was awarded the Outstanding Publication recognition by IAJGS at the conference banquet on July 15, 2010. The award was accepted by Roots-Key’s editors, David B. Hoffman and Sonia Hoffman. The editors also want to acknowledge the tremendous [...]

Lifetime Achievement Award

Sandy — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:10:57 +0000

On July 15, 2010, the IAJGS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD was presented to our member and Board of Directors member, Hal Bookbinder. The inscription on the award read as follows: This award is given to you in deep appreciation for your many contributions to the world of Jewish genealogy. For over 20 years you have demonstrated [...]