The Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh
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Welcome to our home on Blue Sky - visit us at http://www.pghjgs.org We plan to use this space to advertise our programs and to talk about local Jewish Genealogy. #Jewish #Genealogy #Pittsburgh
🗽 Welcome to New York: All About Arrival Records What can arrival records reveal about our ancestors’ journeys to America? Join Alec Ferretti for a look at immigration records, passenger lists, and overlooked sources that help uncover family stories. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #ImmigrationHistory
🧭 Upcoming Programs: July–September 2026 Here’s a look at what’s coming up this summer at JGS Pittsburgh — featuring programs on family history research, migration, and historical records. 👇 Full details and registration on our website www.pghjgs.org #JewishGenealogy #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
What makes a genealogist “professional”? Join Suzanne Hoffman - forensic genealogist and Immediate Past President of the Association of Professional Genealogists for an engaging discussion on standards, ethics, research practices, and the business of professional #genealogy. square.link/u/Oo7A4ix2
🧬 Jewish DNA & Genealogy Join Israel Pickholtz for Lessons in Jewish DNA – A Journey Worth Taking #DNA testing has transformed #genealogy, but #Jewish research brings added challenges due to #endogamy. 👉 Register square.link/u/X8G61gKw #JewishGenealogy #GeneticGenealogy #JewishDNA #Genealogy
🧬 Jewish DNA & Genealogy Join Israel Pickholtz for Lessons in Jewish DNA – A Journey Worth Taking #DNA testing has transformed #genealogy, but #Jewish research brings added challenges due to #endogamy. 👉 Register square.link/u/X8G61gKw #JewishGenealogy #GeneticGenealogy #JewishDNA #Genealogy
🧬📜 Spring programs from the Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh: Apr 19 – Lessons in Jewish DNA May 17 – A Family’s Journey: Pittsburgh → Bisbee, AZ Jun 14 – Professional Genealogy for Non-Professionals 🔗 Visit www.pghjgs.org for more info #JewishGenealogy #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Pittsburgh
Mystery photos? 🕵️♀️ Join Clued-In: More Case Studies from Sherlock Cohn, Feb 15, 1 PM, Zoom. Learn how to date & identify family photos. Note: this program will NOT be recorded. Members attend free! Register Here -> square.link/u/uYVa1gKG #Genealogy #Jewish #PhotoGenealogy #FamilyHistory #OldPhotos
🧬 DNA testing can uncover surprises—and emotional challenges. Join us Jan 25 (1–2:30 PM EST, Zoom) for The Emotional Roller Coaster of DNA Testing with Janice Lovelace, Ph.D. Free for members | $5 non-members www.pghjgs.org/event-detail... #Genealogy #DNATesting #FamilyHistory #Genetics
“The Emotional Roller Coaster of DNA Testing” with Janice Lovelace | JGS of Pittsburgh
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Today we tied our number of new members from last year! We need one more to beat 2024. We need two more to beat 2023! We need forty four to beat 2022 😮😮 Join Here - www.pghjgs.org/membership #Jewish #Genealogy #Pittsburgh
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New programs starting soon! Join the Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh this winter for online talks on Jewish DNA, photo genealogy, and more. Details: pghjgs.org #JewishGenealogy #Genealogy #DNAGenealogy #PhotoGenealogy
Just a quick reminder—there’s still time to join us this Sunday for Tracing the Descendants of the Shpoler Zeida! You can register here: www.pghjgs.org/event-detail... #JewishGenealogy #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #JewishHistory #GenealogyResearch #JewishRoots #JGS #Pittsburgh #DNAandGenealogy
Tracing the Descendants of the Shpoler Zeida - A Real-World Application of Innovative Genealogical Tools and Technology | JGS of Pittsburgh
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“Tracing the Descendants of the Shpoler Zeida” with Jeffrey Mark Paull. Learn how researchers used genealogy + DNA tools to map 5,600+ descendants of this historic Chassidic figure. 🎟️ Free for members 💲 $5 for non-members
This Giving Tuesday, help keep Jewish genealogy thriving! 💙 Join the JGS of Pittsburgh as a new member and support programs, help sessions, and other activities. Your membership ensures these opportunities continue for generations to come. 💻 Join here → www.pghjgs.org/giving-tuesday
Giving Tuesday 2025 | JGS of Pittsburgh
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🌿 Curious about your Jewish roots in the UK? Join Jeanette Rosenberg Nov 16, 1 PM ET on Zoom for tips, records & archives! Free for members, $5 guests. Details & registration in comments. Hashtags: #JewishGenealogy #FamilyHistory #UKAncestors #GenealogyTips #JGSofPittsburgh #JewishHistory
Discover What’s Coming Up At The JGS of Pittsburgh! Visit our website for details! #jewish #genealogy #familyhistory #ancestors #unitedkingdom #dna #immigration #southafrica #westinghouse #pittsburgh
Shanah Tovah! 🍎✨ Start 5786 with discovery & connection. JGS Pittsburgh membership is only $18/year & includes free programs, newsletter, recordings, & help sessions. Already a member? Thank you! 💙 Join today: www.pghjgs.org/membershipfom #Jewish #Genealogy #Pittsburgh #RoshHashana #FamilyHistory
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How did immigration laws shape Jewish family stories? 📜 Join us Oct 12 @ 1pm ET for “Immigration History: Laws, Documents & Stories” w/ Susan Weinberg. $5 / FREE for members. 💻 Zoom 👉 www.pghjgs.org/event-detail... #JewishGenealogy #FamilyHistory #Immigration
"Immigration History: Laws, Documents and Stories" with Susan Weinberg | JGS of Pittsburgh
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A sweet new year begins with connection & history. Join the Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh to explore your roots & support our community! 🍎🍯 ✡️ www.pghjgs.org/membership #RoshHashana #LShanaTova #JewishPittsburgh #FamilyHistory #Genealogy
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Discover how #AI can transform your family history research! Join Mark Thompson and the JGS of Pittsburgh on Sept 14 for practical tips, tools, and expert guidance. Free for members! 💻🔍 tinyurl.com/pghjgsai #JewishGenealogy #FamilyHistory #GenealogyResearch #AIinGenealogy #PGHEvents #GenealogyTools
"The Best Uses of AI for Genealogy" with Mark Thompson | JGS of Pittsburgh
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Discover how AI can transform your family history research! Join Mark Thompson and the JGS of Pittsburgh on Sept 14 for practical tips, tools, and expert guidance. Free for members! 💻🔍 tinyurl.com/pghjgsai #JewishGenealogy #FamilyHistory #GenealogyResearch #AIinGenealogy #PGHEvents #GenealogyTools
"The Best Uses of AI for Genealogy" with Mark Thompson | JGS of Pittsburgh
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🕵️♂️ Curious about your family history? 🌳 Join the JGS of Pittsburgh! ✅ Connect with fellow genealogists ✅ Exclusive member benefits ✅ Learn tips for researching Jewish ancestry 🔗 Join Today → #JewishGenealogy #FamilyHistory #GenealogyResearch #JewishRoots #AncestryJourney #PGHCommunity
Join us next week for our next program focusing on #German #Jewish #FamilyHistory 🕯️ Uncovering Their Names and Stories 300+ Years of a German‑Jewish Family 1697–2024. 📅 Sunday, Aug 24 | 🕕 6 PM ET | 💻 Zoom 🎟️ Free for JGS-Pittsburgh members | $5 for the public 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/jgspmarlow
"Uncovering their Names and Stories : 300+ Years of a German – Jewish Family 1697-2024" with David Marlow | JGS of Pittsburgh
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🕵️♂️ Finding Our Fathers (and Mothers, Too) Sun, July 20 @ 11 AM ET 📍 In person: Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center 💻 Or join us on Zoom! 🎟️ Free for JGS members | $5 public 🔗 Register: pghjgs.org/event-detail... #JewishGenealogy #GenChat #FamilyHistory #PittsburghEvents
“Finding Our Fathers (and Mothers, too): The Joys and Pitfalls of Tracing Jewish Ancestors” with Dan Rottenberg | JGS of Pittsburgh
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🕵️♂️ Finding Our Fathers (and Mothers, Too) Sun, July 20 @ 11 AM ET 📍 In person: Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center 💻 Or join us on Zoom! 🎟️ Free for JGS members | $5 public 🔗 Register: pghjgs.org/event-detail... #JewishGenealogy #GenChat #FamilyHistory #PittsburghEvents
“Finding Our Fathers (and Mothers, too): The Joys and Pitfalls of Tracing Jewish Ancestors” with Dan Rottenberg | JGS of Pittsburgh
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🎙️ WEBINAR: “Landscape of Dreams: Jewish Genealogy in Canada” 🗓️ Sun, June 22 | 🕐 1–2:30PM ET | 💻 Zoom w/ @kayeprince.bsky.social Explore records, archives & tips for tracing Canadian Jewish ancestry. 🔗 Register: www.pghjgs.org/programming #Genealogy #Jewish #Canada
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🚨 Bust the Myth! 🚨 Think your ancestor’s name was changed at Ellis Island? Think again! Join us for "Ellis Island and the Names That Did Not Change There" 📅 Date: May 18, 2025 🕒 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30: PM EDT 🔗 Register Here: tinyurl.com/4u3h5ske #Genealogy #EllisIsland #FamilyHistory #JewishRoots
"Ellis Island and the Names That Did Not Change There" with Marlene Katz Bishow | JGS of Pittsburgh
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🚨 Bust the Myth! 🚨 Think your ancestor’s name was changed at Ellis Island? Think again! Join us for "Ellis Island and the Names That Did Not Change There" 📅 Date: May 18, 2025 🕒 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30: PM EDT 🔗 Register Here: tinyurl.com/4u3h5ske #Genealogy #EllisIsland #FamilyHistory #JewishRoots
"Ellis Island and the Names That Did Not Change There" with Marlene Katz Bishow | JGS of Pittsburgh
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