There will be 5 text lessons and accompanying videos; the lessons contain many links to the JewishGen website. Student and instructor will interact on our Education Forum. There is no fixed time for this world-wide class.

We will be covering the following topics:

• An Introduction to JewishGen: Navigating the Ovals, First Timer Pages, JewishGen Tools (FAQ, Infofiles)
• JewishGen Communication: Using JewishGen to connect with fellow genealogists through JGFF, FTJP, Discussion Lists and Archives
• JewishGen Geography and Communities: Finding aids on JewishGen, using the JewishGen Gazetteer and Jewish Communities Search Tools, KehilaLinks
• JewishGen Database Research: Country Databases, Cemetery Databases, Holocaust Databases
• JewishGen’s Special Interest Groups and Hosted Websites

The instructor will answer general JewishGen usage questions.This is not a course for personal family research questions. For using JewishGen for family research, we suggest you begin with the Basic Genealogy Class or post your questions on the appropriate discussion list.

The class is $18 and registration will open January 15th. For questions, please email the instructor by clicking here: Nancy Holden,Instruction Manager