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Members: it's time to renew. Go to the payment page.

Meetings have concluded for the first half of 2018.
Our meetings will resume on Sept. 23, at B'nai Israel.

Non-members wishing to join should go to our membership page and may pay via PayPal or check.

MEETINGS

Non-members/visitors are welcome to attend programs and we hope that you will join the society to receive all of the other benefits of membership.

  • Attend 8-10 monthly meetings in locations throughout the metro area (VA, MD and D.C.)
     
  • Participation in JGSGW workshops, including FREE Beginner's Workshops held twice annually.
     
  • Members receive a copy of the “JGSGW Membership Directory & Family Finder.”
     
  • Members-only use of the JGSGW genealogy library.
  • Members receive the JGSGW journal “Mishpacha” four times a year.
  • Discounts on JGSGW publications.
  • Participation in JGSGW trips, tours, and special events.

  • Meetings are held monthly in locations throughout the area (VA, MD and D.C.)
     

  

Meeting Calendar 2018 - 2019

Meetings will be added as the schedule is developed.

Sept. 23, 2018: B'nai Israel, Rockville

October 28, 2018: B'nai Israel, Rockville

November 18, 2018: Beth El, Alexandria

March 24, 2019: Beth El, Alexandria

 

 
Guest Attendance Policy:  As of January 1, 2014, a non-member may attend the monthly JGSGW meeting as a Guest for a $5.00 fee payable at the sign-in table. The $5.00 Guest fee may be applied toward payment of annual JGSGW membership dues if dues are paid at the same meeting at which the guest fee was paid.  JGSGW members requiring personal assistance at a meeting due to a health condition or disability may bring someone to assist them free of charge.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

On September 10, 2017, Dr. Janette Silverman of AncestryProGrenalogists gave a presentation entitled “Ancestry.com: Tips and Tricks from a Professional Genealogist.”  Click here for the handout containing copies of her slides for reference.

The 7th edition of Capital Collections is now available.

The JGSGW genealogy library is located at the B'nai Israel Congregation, 6301 Montrose Road, Rockville, Maryland 20852. It is co-located with the Chod Media Center on the second floor. 

 The Library is non-circulating for reference only and is open to members of JGSGW and B'nai Israel. It includes access to Ancestry World edition, approximately 600 books, and 100 maps. A printer, copier, scanner is available. 

The library will be open from 3-4:30 following all meetings at B’nai Israel.  Hours prior to the meeting may also be possible. Please check with the

The library is open Wednesdays from 10:30 to 2 by appointment only. Other midday openings may also be possible.  To request an appointment, contact the

The library is closed on Jewish and federal holidays.  

The Donations page has been updated to include information on the IRA Charitable Rollover (Qualified Charitable Distribution).

 

  
JGSGW members at IAJGS-2014 Conference, Salt Lake City
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SOCIETY NEWS

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Many back issues of Mishpacha, our quarterly newsletter, are now available online. See the Mishpacha page for more information.

If you are interested in joining our dynamic team of board members, e-mail

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