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Discovery, Connection, Collaboration

Classes for 2026

Let us help you build your skills, deepen your research, and discover your family story.

Apr 12, 19, 26, May 3 | $150 | Zoom meet (9 am PT)

Research in New York

For all New Yorkers past and present

Learn: Life in New York City 1840-1950. New York City's records including lesser-known sources, where to access them.

June 14, 21, 28 | $150 | Zoom meet (9 am PT)

Advanced AI: Beyond the Prompt

Free or Pro? Project > Plan > Workflow. Integrating multiple AI platforms on the same project.

July 5-25 | $150 | Zoom meet July 5, 12, 19

From Shtetl to Ship

Reconstruct your family's journey from shtetl to port of departure using manifests, migration routes, border crossings, and ship records to map the path they traveled to America.

On-demand | $50 | Online

Let's Get Organized

Overwhelmed by your research? From organizing files to managing media, Let’s Get Organized teaches you practical systems and strategies to streamline your work. Create a system that works for you!

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