IAJGS
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| Founded | late 1980s |
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| Focus | Genealogy, education |
Area served | 14 countries |
| Website | www.iajgs.org |
The International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies, Inc., also known as IAJGS, is an independent non-profit umbrella organization coordinating the activities and annual conference of more than 75 international, national and local Jewish genealogical societies around the world.
History
The IAJGS was formed in the late 1980s to provide a common voice for issues of significance to its members and to advance the pursuit of genealogy. Rabbi Malcolm H. Stern was instrumental in both the initial concept of a unified umbrella organization, as well as assisting various member organizations with their formation.
Objectives of the IAJGS
The purposes and objectives of the IAJGS:[1]
- To collect, preserve, and disseminate knowledge and information with reference to Jewish genealogy.
- To assist and promote the research of Jewish family history.
- To provide opportunities for the sharing of Jewish genealogical information.
- To encourage the publication of worthy material in the field of Jewish genealogy.
- To promote membership in member Jewish genealogical societies.
- To act as spokesperson for Jewish genealogical societies in areas of mutual interest.
- To provide member societies with services to help them become more effective organizations.
- To elevate Jewish genealogy among people who are searching Jewish roots and in the academic community.
- To promote public access to genealogically relevant records.
- To foster creation of Jewish genealogical organizations in unserved areas.
Activities
The following are activities in furtherance of the objectives of IAJGS:[1]
- Routinely providing new and potential societies with organizational assistance
- Presenting achievement awards recognizing excellence in various aspects of Jewish genealogy
- Providing monetary awards to facilitate activities that provide resources for Jewish genealogists
- Ensuring the continuity and effectiveness of the annual International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
- Gathering and making available data to support the research of Jewish genealogists (including the Family Tree of the Jewish People, cemetery and burial information, and Jewish records at the FHL)
- Providing list services to facilitate email communication between member society presidents, program chairs, and newsletter editors
- Providing the ability for our U.S. member societies to be recognized as 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations under the umbrella of the IAJGS 501(c)(3) status.
Annual conferences
The IAJGS coordinates an annual conference on Jewish genealogy, which takes place in a different city each year.
Future conferences
- 2015 (July 6–10): Jerusalem - co-hosted by IAJGS and Israel Genealogy Research Association (IGRA) and IGS
- 2016: Seattle - co-hosted by IAJGS and Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State and Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon (JGSO)
- 2017: TBA - co-hosted by IAJGS and TBD
- 2018: Eastern Europe (tentative) - co-hosted by IAJGS and TBD
Past conferences
- 2014 (July 27-Aug 1): Salt Lake City - co-hosted by IAJGS and Utah Jewish Genealogical Society (UJGS). July 27-August 1, 2014 at Hilton City Center
- 2013: Boston, 33rd IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy - co-hosted by IAJGS and Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston, Inc. (JGSGB). August 4–9, 2013 at Boston Park Plaza Hotel
- 2012: Paris, 32nd IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy - hosted by Cercle de Généalogie Juive in partnership with Jewish Genealogical Societies of Switzerland, Belgium and Luxembourg. July 15–18, 2012 at Paris Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel & Conference Center
- 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
- 2010: Los Angeles, 30th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy - hosted by Jewish Genealogical Society of Los Angeles (JGSLA). July 11–16, 2010 at JW Marriott Los Angeles LA LIVE
- 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 Center Hotel
- 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 Mile
- 2007: Salt Lake City, 27th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy - hosted by IAJGS. July 15–20, 2007 at Hilton City Center
- 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
- 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
- 2004: Jerusalem, 24th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy - hosted by the Israel Genealogical Society. July 4–9, 2004 at Renaissance Jerusalem Hotel
- 2003: Washington DC, 23rd IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy - hosted by Jewish Genealogy Society of Greater Washington. July 20–25, 2003 at JW Marriott Washington, DC
- 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
- 2001: London, 21st International Conference on Jewish Genealogy. July 8–13, 2001 at the Hotel Inter-Continental London
- 2000: Salt Lake City, 20th Annual Conference on Jewish Genealogy. July 9–14, 2000 at DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Salt Lake City
- 1999: New York City, 19th Annual Conference on Jewish Genealogy - hosted by the Jewish Genealogical Society New York (JGSNY). August 8–13, 1999 at Marriott Marquis Hotel
- 1998: Los Angeles, 18th Annual Seminar on Jewish Genealogy. July 12–17, 1998.
- 1997: Paris, 5th International Seminar on Jewish Genealogy / 5e Congrès International de Généalogie Juive
- 1996: Boston, 15th Summer Seminar on Jewish Genealogy. "Boston: Beacon of Heritage", July 14–19, 1996 at Boston Park Plaza Hotel
- 1995: Washington DC, 14th Summer Seminar on Jewish Genealogy. June 25–29, 1995.
- 1994: Jerusalem, 4th International Seminar on Jewish Genealogy
- 1993: Toronto, 12th Annual International Summer Seminar on Jewish Genealogy
- 1992: New York City, 11th Annual Seminar on Jewish Genealogy
- 1991: Salt Lake City, 3rd International Seminar on Jewish Genealogy
- 1990: Los Angeles, 9th Annual Seminar on Jewish Genealogy
- 1989: Philadelphia, 8th National Seminar on Jewish Genealogy
- 1988: Washington DC, 7th Summer Seminar on Jewish Genealogy
- 1987: London, 2nd International Jewish Genealogy Conference
- 1986: Salt Lake City, 6th National Summer Seminar on Jewish Genealogy
- 1985: New York City, 5th National Summer Seminar on Jewish Genealogy
- 1984: Jerusalem, International Seminar on Jewish Genealogy
- 1984: Chicago, 4th National Summer Seminar on Jewish Genealogy
- 1983: Los Angeles, 3rd National Summer Seminar on Jewish Genealogy
- 1982: Washington DC, Summer Seminar on Jewish Genealogy II
- 1981: New York City, Summer Seminar on Jewish Genealogy
International Jewish Genealogy Month
International Jewish Genealogy Month honors Jewish ancestors through the pursuit of Jewish family history research. The goal of International Jewish Genealogy Month is to encourage Jewish genealogy and publicize JGS organizations and activities all over the world.[2]
From 1999 through 2006, Avotaynu, Inc. promoted Jewish Genealogy Month. In 2007 IAJGS took over the promotion of this annualevent.
International Jewish Genealogy Month is celebrated annually on the Hebrew month of Cheshvan.
IAJGS sponsors and supports International Jewish Genealogy Month by holding an annual poster contest.
Member organizations
Virtually all of the local, national and international Jewish Genealogical Societies (JGSs), and a number of Jewish Genealogical Special Interest Groups (SIGs), are members.
Jewish Genealogical Societies
United States
- Arizona:
- California:
- Colorado:
- Connecticut:
- District of Columbia:
- Florida:
- Jewish Genealogical Society of Broward County, Inc. (JGSBC)
- Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Miami, Inc.
- Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Orlando
- Jewish Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County, Inc. (JGSPBCI)
- Jewish Genealogical Society of Southwest Florida
- Jewish Genealogical Society of Tallahassee
- Jewish Genealogical Society of Tampa Bay (JGSTB)
- Georgia:
- Illinois:
- Indiana:
- Michiana Jewish Historical Society (Indiana)
- Maine:
- Maryland
- Massachusetts:
- Michigan:
- Missouri:
- Nevada:
- New Jersey:
- New York:
- North Carolina:
- Ohio:
- Jewish Genealogy Society of Cleveland
- Jewish Genealogical Group, Columbus Jewish Historical Society
- Jewish Genealogical Society of Dayton
- Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Cincinnati
- Oklahoma:
- Oregon:
- Pennsylvania:
- Texas:
- Utah:
- Washington:
- Wisconsin:
- Wisconsin Jewish Genealogical Society
International
- Argentina:
- Asociación de Genealogía Judía de Argentina
- Australia:
- Belgium:
- Canada:
- Denmark:
- France:
- Germany:
- Hamburger Gesellschaft für Jüdische Genealogie e.V.
- Great Britain:
- Israel:
- Amoetat Akevoth (Dutch Jewish Genealogical Database)
- Israel Genealogical Society
- Israeli "Family Roots" Forum (Hebrew)
- Israel Genealogy Research Association (IGRA)
- Jamaica:
- Jamaica Jewish Genealogical Society
- South Africa:
- Jewish Genealogical Society of South Africa
- Sweden:
- Switzerland:
- Venezuela:
- Asociación de Genealogía Judía de Venezuela
Special Interest Groups
- New York:
- Oregon:
- Texas:
- Dallas Jewish Historical Society, Jewish Genealogy Interest Group
See also
- Jewish genealogy
- JewishGen
- Australian Jewish Historical Society
- Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "IAJGS Bylaws". IAJGS. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
- ↑ "IAJGS - Jewish Genealogy Month - About". IAJGS. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
External links
- IAJGS home page
- IAJGS Facebook
- IAJGS Conference Facebook
- IAJGS Conference Twitter