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International Jewish Genealogy Month honors Jewish ancestors through the pursuit of Jewish family history research. IAJGS sponsors and supports International Jewish Genealogy Month by holding an annual poster contest. The goal of International Jewish Genealogy Month is to encourage Jewish genealogy
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2018: Warsaw, 38th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy co-hosted by POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews, Emanuel Ringelblum Jewish Historical Institute of Warsaw in cooperation with The Polish State Archives. August 5–10, 2018, at Hilton Warsaw Hotel and Convention
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2017: Orlando, 37th Annual IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy – co-hosted by IAJGS and the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies and the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Orlando. July 23-28, 2017, at Walt Disney World Swan Resort
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2012: Paris, 32nd IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy – hosted by Cercle de GĂ©nĂ©alogie Juive in partnership with Jewish Genealogical Societies of Switzerland, Belgium and Luxembourg. July 15–18, 2012, at Paris Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel & Conference
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2019: Cleveland, 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy – 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy with local host The Jewish Genealogy Society of Cleveland. July 28–August 2, 2019, at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown
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2008: Chicago, 28th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy – co-hosted by IAJGS, Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois and Illiana Jewish Genealogical Society. August 17–22, 2008, at Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent
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2016: Seattle, 36th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy – co-hosted by IAJGS and Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State and local host Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon. August 7–12, 2016, at the Sheraton
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2009: Philadelphia, 29th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy – co-hosted by IAJGS and Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia. August 2–7, 2009, at Sheraton Philadelphia City
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2011: Washington DC, 31st IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy – hosted by Jewish Genealogy Society of Greater Washington DC. August 14–19, 2011, at Grand Hyatt Washington Center Hotel
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2015: Jerusalem, 35th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy – co-hosted by IAJGS and Israel Genealogy Research Association and IGS. July 6–10, 2015, at the Ramada Hotel Jerusalem
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2002: Toronto, 22nd IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy – hosted by the Jewish Genealogical Society of Canada (Toronto). August 4–9, 2002, at Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
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2010: Los Angeles, 30th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy – hosted by Jewish Genealogical Society of Los Angeles. July 11–16, 2010, at JW Marriott Los Angeles LA LIVE
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2014: Salt Lake City, 34th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy – co-hosted by IAJGS and Utah Jewish Genealogical Society. July 27–August 1, 2014, at Hilton City Center
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2013: Boston, 33rd IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy – co-hosted by IAJGS and Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston. August 4–9, 2013, at Boston Park Plaza
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2006: New York City, 26th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy – hosted by Jewish Genealogical Society (NY). August 13–18, 2006, at New York Marriott Marquis Hotel
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2005: Las Vegas, 25th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy – hosted by Jewish Genealogy Society of Southern Nevada. July 10–15, 2005, at the Flamingo Las Vegas
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2004: Jerusalem, 24th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy – hosted by the Israel Genealogical Society. July 4–9, 2004, at the Renaissance Jerusalem Hotel
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2020: San Diego, CA, 40th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy. August 9–14, 2020 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
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2007: Salt Lake City, 27th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy – hosted by IAJGS. July 15–20, 2007, at Hilton City Center
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1996: Boston, 15th Summer Seminar on Jewish Genealogy – hosted by the JGS of Greater Boston. July 14–19, 1996, at the Boston Park Plaza
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2000: Salt Lake City, 20th Annual Conference on Jewish Genealogy. July 9–14, 2000, at DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Salt Lake City
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IAJGS supported member organizations offer regular meetings and educational events, often centered around genealogical subjects like
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were instrumental in creating the initial concept, and assisted various member organizations with their formation.
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1997: Paris, 5th International Seminar on Jewish Genealogy / 5e CongrÚs International de Généalogie Juive
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and publicize JGS organizations and activities all over the world. It is celebrated annually on the
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The Jewish Genealogy Group of the TiszafĂŒredi MenĂłra NyĂ­lt AlapĂ­tvĂĄny – TiszafĂŒred, Hungary
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promoted Jewish Genealogy Month until 2007 when IAJGS began sponsoring the event.
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Cercle de Généalogie Juive de Belgique aka Kring voor Joodse Genealogie in Belgie
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Bene Israel Heritage Museum & Genealogical Research Centre – Mumbai, India
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1995: Washington DC, 14th Summer Seminar on Jewish Genealogy. June 25–29, 1995
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Genealogical Institute of the Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada, Inc.
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1998: Los Angeles, 18th Annual Seminar on Jewish Genealogy. July 12–17, 1998
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1993: Toronto, 12th Annual International Summer Seminar on Jewish Genealogy
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1986: Salt Lake City, 6th National Summer Seminar on Jewish Genealogy
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1985: New York City, 5th National Summer Seminar on Jewish Genealogy
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Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County
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1991: Salt Lake City, 3rd International Seminar on Jewish Genealogy
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1983: Los Angeles, 3rd National Summer Seminar on Jewish Genealogy
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International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS)
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Dallas Jewish Historical Society, Jewish Genealogy Interest Group
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International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies, Inc.
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1994: Jerusalem, 4th International Seminar on Jewish Genealogy
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1984: Chicago, 4th National Summer Seminar on Jewish Genealogy
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Jewish Genealogical Group, Columbus Jewish Historical Society
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1992: New York City, 11th Annual Seminar on Jewish Genealogy
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1989: Philadelphia, 8th National Seminar on Jewish Genealogy
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Mercer County Jewish Genealogy Society at Beth El Synagogue
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1988: Washington DC, 7th Summer Seminar on Jewish Genealogy
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1987: London, 2nd International Jewish Genealogy Conference
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1984: Jerusalem, International Seminar on Jewish Genealogy
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1982: Washington DC, Summer Seminar on Jewish Genealogy II
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Jewish Genealogy SIG of The Villages Genealogical Society
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Sociedade de Genealogia Judaica do Rio de Janeiro (SGJRJ)
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Jewish Genealogy & History Society of South Australia
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1990: Los Angeles, 9th Annual Seminar on Jewish Genealogy
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Capital Region Jewish Genealogical Society (Albany Area)
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Jewish Genealogical Society of Willamette Valley Oregon
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Miami Valley Jewish Genealogical and Historical Society
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Australian Jewish Genealogical Society (Victoria), Inc.
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23rd IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
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1981: New York City, Summer Seminar on Jewish Genealogy
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Jewish Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County, Inc.
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Amoetat Akevoth (Dutch Jewish Genealogical Data Base)
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The IAJGS coordinates an annual conference on Jewish
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Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia
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Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston, Inc.
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Jewish Genealogical Society of Broward County, Inc.
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Hamburger Gesellschaft fĂŒr JĂŒdische Genealogie e.v.
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Genealogy
www.iajgs.org
umbrella organization
conference
genealogical societies
Malcolm H. Stern
Sallyann Amdur Sack
genealogy
19th Annual Conference on Jewish Genealogy
21st International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
23rd IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
Hebrew month
Cheshvan
Avotaynu, Inc.
DNA genealogy
Australian Jewish Genealogical Society, Inc.
Australian Jewish Genealogical Society (Victoria), Inc.
Genealogical Institute of the Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada, Inc.
Jewish Genealogical Society of British Columbia
Jewish Genealogical Society of Hamilton & Area
Jewish Genealogical Society of Montreal
Jewish Genealogical Society of Ottawa
Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto
Jewish Genealogical Society of Denmark
Cercle de Généalogie Juive
Hamburger Gesellschaft fĂŒr JĂŒdische Genealogie e.v.
Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain
Amoetat Akevoth (Dutch Jewish Genealogical Data Base)
Israel Genealogy Research Association (IGRA)

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