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How AI is Transforming Jewish Genealogy: A Virtual Summit
Steve Little knows that many people are a bit wary of Artificial Intelligence. But he has a message for those of us in the world of Jewish genealogy: It’s easier to use than you may think. And it’s about to get easier. That’s one of the themes of the first AI Virtual...
An Important Update on The Future of Conferences — And Why We’re Excited About It
The IAJGS Virtual Conference moves to April 4–6, 2027 and the in-person conference to 2028. Here’s the full story behind the decision.
Yad Vashem: Finding Relatives Lost in the Holocaust
It’s becoming something of a tradition in Israel, on Yom HaShoah in the spring, to gather at someone’s home to share stories about family members who were lost in the Holocaust. As Dr. Serafima (Sima) Velkovich, an IAJGS board member, points out, most Israelis are...
Future Conferences: What You Told Us
By Susan Weinberg, IAJGS President We’d like to thank those of you who participated in IAJGS’s recent conference survey. We reached over 1000 people and received valuable input that will influence how we organize conferences in the future. We asked respondents if they...
IAJGS Welcomes the Center for Jewish History
by Maura Lerner Fisher One of the joys of genealogy, for me, is discovering my family in historical records I never thought I’d have a chance to see, or in some cases, even knew existed. The challenge for many of us, as we search for information about our ancestors,...
IAJGS Remembers Gary Mokotoff
The International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS), on behalf of its member societies around the world, expresses its sorrow to learn of the death of Gary Mokotoff. Gary was a central figure in the history of IAJGS with many firsts attached to his...
Death of Shelley Dardashti
The International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS), on behalf of its member societies around the world, expresses its sorrow to learn of the death of Shelley Talalay Dardashti on August 16, 2025. Shelley was a force in Jewish genealogy and is...
Fort Wayne, Here We Come! Get Your Conference Merch Before You Settle Here
Show Your Family History Pride with Exclusive Conference Merchandise The countdown to Fort Wayne is on! In just a few weeks, genealogists from around the world will gather in Indiana's most dynamic small city for the 45th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish...
Unparalleled Holocaust Research Resources Await You in Fort Wayne
The 45th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy isn't just bringing you to Fort Wayne. It’s opening doors to some of the world's most comprehensive Holocaust research collections. When we chose Fort Wayne for our 2025 conference, we knew the Allen County...
Beyond The Lectures: Why Fort Wayne’s Unique Experiences Make This Conference Unforgettable
Early bird registration ends June 15th - but the real question is: are you ready for everything Fort Wayne has to offer? When we chose Fort Wayne for the 45th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy, we knew we were doing something different. For years, our...