Apr

19 2017

Jewish Geneaological Society

7:30PM - 10:00PM  

Temple Anshe Sholom 215 Cline Avenue North
Hamilton, ON
905-524-3345 jgshamilton@gmail.com
http://www.jgsh.org

Contact Hazel Boon
905-524-3345
jgshamilton@gmail.com
http://www.jgsh.org

Hidden Gems of Jewish Genealogy
Presented by Marlis Glaser Humphrey
http://www.jgsh.org/Events.php?ITEM=8

Discover the hidden gems of Jewish genealogy – great resources that are not widely known. Explore the latest trends in Jewish genealogy to know where the latest hidden gems are being developed. Hear what is becoming available due to partnering, crowd sourcing, digitization; the growing acceptance of DNA testing; the “I am a cousin” movement; the shift from genealogy to family stories; the push for academics; the challenges of records preservation and access; standards development; and new technologies that are being applied to both discovery and sharing of our genealogy.

Marlis Glaser Humphrey is President of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS), President of the Florida State Genealogical Society (FSGS), and a board member of the JewishGen Board of Governors. Marlis recently received the FSGS 2014 Distinguished Service award. She has successfully discovered all her ancestral shtetls. Marlis is founder of myAncestories, a company that helps genealogists create family histories to treasure. Marlis holds a B.A. in Russian and an M.S. in Management of Technology.