Foundations of Jewish
Genealogical Research
February 25–April 14, 2008
Monday, 7:00–9:00 p.m.

Open to the public
Enrollment limited to 25
Cost: $250

Coordinated by Heidi Urich, President of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston (JGSGB), and Thomas Weiss, JGSGB board member, this course will be taught by experienced researchers of the society.

Students will gain a strong foundation in Jewish genealogy to enable them to research family origins. The course will include introductions to relevant world history, geography, methodology and knowledge of resources. Students must have basic computer skills.

Course outline (8 sessions):

1. Getting Started on Family History Research: Basic Steps, Strategy and Skills
2. Technical Tools and Online Resources for Genealogy
3. History of Jewish Migration, the Diaspora and Changing National Borders
4. Identifying Your Immigrant Ancestors: Methods and Resources for Researching Family Members in the U.S.
5. Finding Your Ancestors in European Records and Learning about Their Lives
6. Identifying Holocaust Victims and Survivors. Finding Family Members Living in Israel
7. DNA Research: The Next Frontier in Genealogy
8. Using your Research: Making Connections and Publicizing Your Findings.


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