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Conference Sneak Peek
Join Us for Jewish Family History Learning, Networking, and Fun
- Enjoy 175 different presentations, meetings, workshops, and activities.
- Meet like-minded family history researchers.
- Find cousins!
Customize Your Conference Experience
- Attend sessions and workshops to advance your family history knowledge.
- Solve research challenges during personal meetings with translators and research mentors.
- Mix comradery with learning at lunches and the gala conference dinner (including Kosher fare).
- Enjoy the lighter side of Jewish genealogy with popular evening programs such as “Jewpardy!”
- Take advantage of local attractions and custom tours of Old Jewish Philadelphia.
Latest Conference News
Extended Early Bird Deadline – You Don’t Want to Miss Out!
We are holding a LIVE Q&A session on June 25th so we can answer all your conference questions. Which means we are extending the early bird deadline.
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Puzzled by your DNA results and unsure how to proceed? Looking for more tools in your DNA toolbox to help you unravel your latest family history mystery?
Why is This Genealogy Conference a Great Place for Beginners?
Starting your journey into Jewish genealogy can be overwhelming, but the 44th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy is the perfect place to begin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dates of the conference?
What are the hours of the conference each day?
On Sunday, August 18th, conference sessions will start at 1:00 p.m. The SHARE Fair will run from 2-5 p.m. The Keynote Session will be at 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening. Conference sessions will run daily from 8:30 a.m. to about 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with additional free evening activities. The Gala Banquet (available for an additional fee) is on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m.
When does conference registration open?
Early Bird Registration will opens May 1.
How much does the conference cost?
Can I attend the conference for just one day?
When does Early Bird Registration end?
Early Bird Registration is scheduled to end July 4, 2024. Once Early Bird Registration ends, the cost will increase to $475.
When does conference registration end?
Can I register in-person at the conference?
Where can I reserve a room for the conference hotel?
Once you have completed conference registration, a link will be provided to reserve a room in the conference hotel, the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, at the group discount rate.
Can I come in early/stay late at the hotel at the conference rate?
Yes, the hotel rate (discounted for conference attendees) will be honored from the evening of August 16th through checkout on August 23rd.
What is the refund policy?
Refunds will depend on when we receive a cancellation notice.
- On or after July 15, 2024
NO REFUND or substitutions will be made for requests received on or after 12:01 a.m. EDT July 15, 2024. We regret if illness, family emergency, or other reasons prevent you from participating in some or all of the conference. However, we incur obligations to others based on your registration and additional fee items. There will be no exceptions to the cancellation/refund policy. You may want to consider buying trip cancellation insurance. - On or before May 31, 2024
A full refund of all fees paid less a $50 administrative fee will be made if a cancellation request is received by 11:59 p.m. EDT, May 31, 2024. - After May 31, 2024 and before July 15, 2024
A 50% refund of all fees paid less a $50 administrative fee if a cancellation request is received by 11:59 p.m. EDT, July 15, 2024. If you wish to substitute other conference items for any fees paid, you may do so. This is not transferable to another person. If the substitution results in a net increase, you must pay the difference. If there is a net reduction, the difference will be refunded less a $50 administrative fee. If the difference is less than $50, it is forfeited in lieu of the administrative fee.
What is the meal plan for the conference?
Unfortunately, all meals (box lunches, luncheons and the gala dinner) are sold out.
Is there Kosher food available?
[update, 8/12, all meals at the conference are sold out] Kosher lunches are available for purchase as a box lunch. Kosher plated meals will be available at the Wednesday evening gala. A local restaurant and food guide, including Kosher options, may be downloaded, below, under “Preparing for the Conference.”
Is there a conference mobile app?
Can someone teach me how to use the mobile app?
A session on using the mobile app will be streamed the week of August 12, 2024 and on the opening day of the conference. There will also be two live training sessions on Sunday afternoon, August 18, 2024.
Who is speaking at the conference?
Are there any hands-on-workshops available?
All computer classes are sold out.
What is the SHARE Fair?
What is a SIG or RD?
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and Research Divisions (RDs) are non-commercial organizations of genealogical researchers working together on common interests in geographical or topical areas. They typically work with local archivists to identify and index records. There are several independent SIGs with interests in Jewish genealogy and many (known as Research Divisions) that are part of JewishGen.org.
What is a BOF?
Birds of a Feather (BOF) groups are informal opportunities for researchers with similar interests to meet and network.
How do I Volunteer?
Can I get help from a mentor?
Are Translation services available?
Will the Family Finder be available again?
Will there be a Resource Room?
What other consultations will be available?
Will there be recordings available?
What security measures are being taken?
Will there be a conference tote bag?
Can I connect with other attendees before the conference?
Yes! Please join our conference Facebook page to connect with other attendees and get the latest updates on the conference.
Are there helpful links for planning my trip to Philadelphia?
Who do I contact if I have additional questions?
Send us a message here.