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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 Family History Library.
*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 FamilySearch Library.


== Society Officers ==
== Society Officers and Leadership ==


*Banai Lynn Feldstein, President
*Joshua Perlman, President
*Rochelle Kaplan, Recording Secretary
*Kathy Kirkpatrick, Secretary
*W. Todd Knowles, Treasurer
*Banai Lynn Feldstein, Treasurer
*Banai Lynn Feldstein, Newsletter Editor
*Banai Lynn Feldstein, Webmaster
*W. Todd Knowles, Activities Chair
*Gary Bowen, Publicity Chair
*Kathy Kirkpatrick, Membership Chair


== 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>
== Awards ==
*Marelynn Zipser won the IAJGS Volunteer of the Year award in 2016 for her years of indexing for the Hungarian SIG.
*Banai Lynn Feldstein won the IAJGS Outstanding Project/Resource/Program award in 2018 for her program, [[CSI: Crowd Sourced Indexing]].


== Publications  ==
== Publications  ==
=== Blog  ===
*Beginning in February 2012, our society switched from our previous newsletter to a blog. Entries that are not time-sensitive may be compiled in an annual or biennial journal


=== 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: News You Can Use  ===
=== Mailing Lists ===


*Members receive periodical email announcements about genealogical happenings of interest.
*The blog is used to inform members of 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.
*Meetings usually take place on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm at the FamilySearch Library.  
*2012 presentation dates: March 13, May 8, Sept 11, Nov 13.  
*Beginning in 2012, some presentations will be broadcast via webinar. They will be recorded and made available for viewing by members on the web site.  
*Beginning in 2012, presentations will be broadcast via webinar. They will be recorded and made available for viewing by members on the web site.
*Meetings were moved one hour earlier beginning in 2015 to encourage members to stay after the presentation and do some research at the FS Library.
 
=== Library Research Night ===
 
*Members are invited to join us at the Family History Library for Library Research Night. On the designated dates (TBD), we will meet at the FHL to work on our genealogy research. Members can receive research help and advice from our more expert members.


== 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 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>
:A. Meetings are held in the main floor classrooms of the FamilySearch Library. Directions and dates can be found on our web site on the "Upcoming Meetings" page.<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. 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.
:A. Absolutely not. Because of our location in Utah, many of our members are Latter-day Saints. 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>  
<br>Internet: http://ujgs.org/  
 
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.  
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 as Jewish and those practicing other faiths, or no faith.  


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Latest revision as of 16:28, 17 February 2023


Utah Jewish Genealogical Society
Established 2002
Contact Info
Website ujgs.org
Society Officers
President Joshua Perlman
Affiliations Member of IAJGS and FGS

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 FamilySearch Library.

Society Officers and Leadership[edit | edit source]

  • Joshua Perlman, President
  • Kathy Kirkpatrick, Secretary
  • Banai Lynn Feldstein, Treasurer
  • Banai Lynn Feldstein, Webmaster
  • W. Todd Knowles, Activities Chair
  • Gary Bowen, Publicity Chair
  • Kathy Kirkpatrick, Membership Chair

Society Projects[edit | edit source]

Past Projects[edit | edit source]

  • Indexing of the Jewish cemeteries of Salt Lake City.

Awards[edit | edit source]

  • Marelynn Zipser won the IAJGS Volunteer of the Year award in 2016 for her years of indexing for the Hungarian SIG.
  • Banai Lynn Feldstein won the IAJGS Outstanding Project/Resource/Program award in 2018 for her program, CSI: Crowd Sourced Indexing.

Publications[edit | edit source]

Blog[edit | edit source]

  • Beginning in February 2012, our society switched from our previous newsletter to a blog. Entries that are not time-sensitive may be compiled in an annual or biennial journal

Newsletters[edit | edit source]

  • Atsmi Uvsari (My Bone and My Flesh) - available for download from our web site, http://ujgs.org/

Mailing Lists[edit | edit source]

  • The blog is used to inform members of announcements about genealogical happenings of interest.

Events[edit | edit source]

Society Presentations[edit | edit source]

  • Meetings usually take place on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm at the FamilySearch Library.
  • Beginning in 2012, some presentations will be broadcast via webinar. They will be recorded and made available for viewing by members on the web site.
  • Meetings were moved one hour earlier beginning in 2015 to encourage members to stay after the presentation and do some research at the FS Library.

Frequently Asked Questions[edit | edit source]

Q. What are the directions to the society?
A. Meetings are held in the main floor classrooms of the FamilySearch Library. Directions and dates can be found on our web site on the "Upcoming Meetings" page.
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. Absolutely not. Because of our location in Utah, many of our members are Latter-day Saints. 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 as Jewish and those practicing other faiths, or no faith.