IAJGS Welcomes the Center for Jewish History

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

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

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...