The Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island presents its eighteenth Annual Family
History Workshop.
Jewish Genealogy 101: Four+ Hours to Your Family Roots
Held annually since 1991, the Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island’s Family
History Workshop is a four plus hour course on sources and strategies essential for
Jewish Genealogy research.
Jewish Genealogy 101 is both:
An overview for beginners, many of whom are eager to learn about their roots but don’t
know where to start.
And
A review for family historians with some experience who want to brush up or expand
their skills.
The workshop’s expert instructors will explain where and how to find the Jewish records
which exist in the United States, Europe, and Israel. Participants will learn how to gather
and organize from:
Census
City directories
Ship’s manifests
Naturalization records
Vital records
And other important sources.
Lectures, accompanying illustrations and workshop manual will also cover:
Seating is limited. Submit the registration form
as soon as possible to assure a reservation.
Our Early-bird discount applies to registrations postmarked by
October 24. After that date, or for any other questions, contact workshop@jgsli.org
or call either:
Cheryl Sofer . . (631) 271-1110
Rhoda Miller . . (631) 661-6340
Early registration (by Oct. 24)
$45
Additional family member
$15
Late registration (after Oct. 24)
$55
Additional family member
$15
Registration fee includes:
next year’s Society dues
a copy of the workshop manual, Jewish Genealogy 101 (one copy per family),
literature & other materials;
bagels & spreads and coffee & cake.
Please print out a copy of our poster and put it up in a high traffic area.