PROGRAM SCHEDULE
1:00 – 1:30 pm – Socialize!
Socialize with members and view the JGSLA Spiszman Traveling Library. Michael Goldstein will be available during this time to do limited Yiddish translations and deciphering of Matseva (headstones or the Jewish necropolis often marked with the sepulchral stone.) Sign up will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
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1:30 pm - Lecture by Michael Goldstein
Genealogists seek information about their ancestors, yet few realize that one of the places to research is in Israel. It is not well known, but over the years, Israeli archives and internet sites have developed collections of historical and contemporary information about Jews from around the world, including Poland, Russia, Spain and China.
Even those who know that Israeli archives hold the keys to solving family mysteries may not realize that advances have been made in easing access to data for worldwide research and finding Israeli family.
This presentation will offer general guidelines about contacting and accessing Israeli archives. We will also share interesting case studies and data on how family mysteries were solved by accessing some lesser-known, wonderful Israeli archives.
Mr. Goldstein will be available to translate headstone inscriptions and limited Yiddish documents, before and after the meeting. Translations and the library will be available beginning at 1pm, the lecture at 1:30pm, translations and the use of the library will be available after the meeting for about a half hour.
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About the Speaker:
Michael Goldstein, born in Canada, is a Jerusalem-based professional genealogist who researches, mentors, lectures, and conducts workshops in Israel and North America. His company is Jewish Genealogy Search, which can be found at http://www.jewishgenealogysearch.com/index.html.
He carries out worldwide Jewish research and guides North Americans in locating and connecting with their Israeli family, facilitating the use of local Israeli research sources. Goldstein holds a BA from Concordia University and an MSW from Yeshiva University. He is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, The Israel Genealogical Society and Jewish Genealogy Society of Montreal.
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LOCATION: University Synagogue – Klein Hall, 11960 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. From the San Fernando Valley, take the 405 south and exit at Sunset. Turn left from the off-ramp, then right on to Sunset. Drive one mile on Sunset going west, then turn left on Saltair, and left into the parking lot. From the south, take the 405 north, exit on Sunset, turn left on Sunset, and turn left on Saltair.
Note: Entry is only available through the back during construction, but wheel chair access is available on the side of the building.
ATTENDANCE/PARKING: Free for JGSLA members, $5 for others. Non-members are invited to join. Parking is free.
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