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|president= | |president=Banai Lynn Feldstein | ||
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|affiliations=Member of IAJGS | |affiliations=Member of IAJGS | ||
|website=http://ujgs.org/ | |website=http://ujgs.org/ | ||
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The '''Utah Jewish Genealogical Society''' ... | |||
== Benefits == | == Benefits == | ||
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== History of the Society == | == History of the Society == | ||
*Founded in 2002 by Robert Neu. Meetings were originally held at Congregation Kol Ami, moving to the Salt Lake City Jewish Community Center. Some meetings are held at the | *Founded in 2002 by Robert Neu. Meetings were originally held at Congregation Kol Ami, moving to the Salt Lake City Jewish Community Center. Some meetings are held at the Family History Library. | ||
== Society Officers | == Society Officers == | ||
*Banai Lynn Feldstein, President | |||
*Rochelle Kaplan, Recording Secretary | |||
*Banai Lynn Feldstein, | *W. Todd Knowles, Treasurer | ||
* | *Banai Lynn Feldstein, Newsletter Editor | ||
*W. Todd Knowles, | |||
* | |||
== Society Projects == | == Society Projects == | ||
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*Indexing of the Jewish cemeteries of Salt Lake City.<br> | *Indexing of the Jewish cemeteries of Salt Lake City.<br> | ||
== Publications == | == Publications == | ||
=== Newsletters === | === Newsletters === | ||
*Atsmi Uvsari (My Bone and My Flesh) - available for download from our web site, http://ujgs.org | *Atsmi Uvsari (My Bone and My Flesh) - available for download from our web site, http://ujgs.org | ||
=== Mailing Lists === | === Mailing Lists: News You Can Use === | ||
* | *Members receive periodical email announcements about genealogical happenings of interest. | ||
== Events == | == Events == | ||
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=== Society Presentations === | === Society Presentations === | ||
* | *Presentations take place every other month, often on the second Tuesday, at the Family History Library. | ||
*Beginning in 2012, | *2012 presentation dates: March 13, May 8, Sept 11, Nov 13. | ||
*Beginning in 2012, presentations will be broadcast via webinar. They will be recorded and made available for viewing by members on the web site. | |||
=== <br> === | |||
== Frequently Asked Questions == | == Frequently Asked Questions == | ||
;Q. What are the directions to the society? | ;Q. What are the directions to the society? | ||
:A. Meetings are held | :A. Meetings are usually held at the SLC JCC, sometimes at the Family History Library. Directions can be found on our web site on the "Meetings" page, as well as specifics for which meetings are in which location.<br> | ||
;Q. What are the society's hours of operation? | ;Q. What are the society's hours of operation? | ||
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;Q. Do I have to be Jewish to join? | ;Q. Do I have to be Jewish to join? | ||
:A. | :A. No. Because of our location in Utah, many of our members are LDS. Most have Jewish ancestry, but even that is not a requirement. All you need is an interest in Jewish genealogy to join. | ||
;Q. Do I have to be a member to attend meetings? Does it cost if I'm not? | ;Q. Do I have to be a member to attend meetings? Does it cost if I'm not? | ||
:A. Currently anyone can attend meetings free of cost, but we encourage membership for regular attendees. Dues is only $10. | :A. Currently anyone can attend meetings free of cost, but we encourage membership for regular attendees. Dues is only $10. | ||
<br>Internet: http://ujgs.org/ | <br> | ||
Internet: http://ujgs.org/ | |||
The Utah Jewish Genealogical Society is a non-profit organization, founded in 2002, to provide a forum for and assistance to members interested in researching their Jewish ancestors. UJGS offers research techniques, lectures, and films. Membership is open to anyone interested in Jewish genealogical research without regard to race, religion, or ethnic origin. All people with Jewish heritage and ancestry are welcome -- those identifying | The Utah Jewish Genealogical Society is a non-profit organization, founded in 2002, to provide a forum for and assistance to members interested in researching their Jewish ancestors. UJGS offers research techniques, lectures, and films. Membership is open to anyone interested in Jewish genealogical research without regard to race, religion, or ethnic origin. All people with Jewish heritage and ancestry are welcome -- those identifying with Jews and those practicing other faiths, or no faith. | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Societies]] | ||
Revision as of 02:53, 29 January 2012
| Utah Jewish Genealogical Society | |
| Established | 2002 |
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| Contact Info | |
| Website | ujgs.org |
| Society Officers | |
| President | Banai Lynn Feldstein |
| Members | 35 in 2010 |
| Affiliations | Member of IAJGS |
The Utah Jewish Genealogical Society ...
Benefits[edit | edit source]
- The opportunity to be associated with and learn from others who share a common interest in Jewish genealogy.
History of the Society[edit | edit source]
- Founded in 2002 by Robert Neu. Meetings were originally held at Congregation Kol Ami, moving to the Salt Lake City Jewish Community Center. Some meetings are held at the Family History Library.
Society Officers[edit | edit source]
- Banai Lynn Feldstein, President
- Rochelle Kaplan, Recording Secretary
- W. Todd Knowles, Treasurer
- Banai Lynn Feldstein, Newsletter Editor
Society Projects[edit | edit source]
Past Projects[edit | edit source]
- Indexing of the Jewish cemeteries of Salt Lake City.
Publications[edit | edit source]
Newsletters[edit | edit source]
- Atsmi Uvsari (My Bone and My Flesh) - available for download from our web site, http://ujgs.org
Mailing Lists: News You Can Use[edit | edit source]
- Members receive periodical email announcements about genealogical happenings of interest.
Events[edit | edit source]
Society Presentations[edit | edit source]
- Presentations take place every other month, often on the second Tuesday, at the Family History Library.
- 2012 presentation dates: March 13, May 8, Sept 11, Nov 13.
- Beginning in 2012, presentations will be broadcast via webinar. They will be recorded and made available for viewing by members on the web site.
[edit | edit source]
Frequently Asked Questions[edit | edit source]
- Q. What are the directions to the society?
- A. Meetings are usually held at the SLC JCC, sometimes at the Family History Library. Directions can be found on our web site on the "Meetings" page, as well as specifics for which meetings are in which location.
- Q. What are the society's hours of operation?
- A. The society does not have a physical location outside of the locations of its officers. We have no hours of operation.
- Q. Do I have to be Jewish to join?
- A. No. Because of our location in Utah, many of our members are LDS. Most have Jewish ancestry, but even that is not a requirement. All you need is an interest in Jewish genealogy to join.
- Q. Do I have to be a member to attend meetings? Does it cost if I'm not?
- A. Currently anyone can attend meetings free of cost, but we encourage membership for regular attendees. Dues is only $10.
Internet: http://ujgs.org/
The Utah Jewish Genealogical Society is a non-profit organization, founded in 2002, to provide a forum for and assistance to members interested in researching their Jewish ancestors. UJGS offers research techniques, lectures, and films. Membership is open to anyone interested in Jewish genealogical research without regard to race, religion, or ethnic origin. All people with Jewish heritage and ancestry are welcome -- those identifying with Jews and those practicing other faiths, or no faith.