Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain

Come and see @JewishGreat at The Family History Show, Online 2026 on 7th February 2026 #FamilyHistoryShow thefamilyhistoryshow.com/online/ #genealogy #familyhistory

@JewishGreat will be at The Family History Show, London this Saturday #FamilyHistoryShow thefamilyhistoryshow.com/london/

From 1937, the West London Synagogue's itinerary for a tour of London illustrating Anglo-Jewish history. It details "places to be visited" and "notes thereon" @JewishStudiesUK @SeeTheTreasures @ParkesInstitute

📜 Step inside Hackney Archives for a behind-the-scenes visit! 🗓 Tues 9 Sept, 15:00–16:00 See highlights from the collection, explore the airy search room & discover Victorian-era gems. 🎟 Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/112… #LondonHistory #Archives

One of the saddest parts of Willesden Jewish Cemetery is the children's section - some graves unnamed, many neglected. We're running volunteer workshops to restore this area with care and dignity. Join us: shorturl.at/EKHAS #Volunteer #JewishHeritage

From humble beginnings in 1795 to its state-of-the-art campus in Kenton, JFS has shaped generations of Jewish students. David Harris, former Deputy Head of JFS takes us on an illustrated journey through the school’s remarkable history. shorturl.at/Xq7OCtery

Book now for a Family History Event at SJHC with @wienerlibrary and @TheSJAC on 23rd February: sjhc.org.uk/event-news/wie…

There's still time to book onto this Sunday's presentation by Nick Sayers on his new book, The Jews of Lithuania - starting at 2pm GMT. We will also have Eastern European SIG workshop afterwards! Tickets are now available via our website at jgsgb.org.uk/jgsgb-eastern-…

We're looking forward to our next DNA SIG meeting with Jarrett Ross @GeneaVlogger on 14th January at 7pm GMT. Non-members can join the session for just £5 through our new website here: jgsgb.org.uk/jgsgb-dna-ai-s…

German-Jewish SIG (GerSIG) Seminar #German #Jewish #Genealogy #FamilyHistory seminar on Sunday January 19, 2025. Visit gersig.org to find out more & book your ticket. Five great speakers. Booking now open!

Willesden Jewish Cemetery is a treasure chest of fascinating stories, remarkable lives and inspiring discoveries. We have scheduled several themed guided walks for 2025, - join us to explore amazing lives! buff.ly/3VKgb8m #cemeterytour #Walk #guidedwalk

Yesterday, we teamed up with the @JewishGreat for a fantastic event on Stockport's Jewish history. From fascinating talks, to unique objects from our museum's collection - it was a wonderful celebration of local heritage. Thank you to all who joined! 🥰

Were your ancestors signatories to these early documents? Take a look at the origins of the modern British Jewish community below.

Our next presentation will be on Tuesday 17th December at 7:30pm GMT from Marsha Parker - "A Disused Jewish Cemetery, putting flesh on the bones: Georgian King's Lynn". You can find tickets for £5 at the link below. tixoom.app/jgsgb/phpcprfz

We're excited to host David Brill as speaker in this Sunday's Eastern European Special Interest Group at 2pm - "Where Did They Run To? Tracing Ancestors Who Fled Conscription in the Russian Empire". Join us to learn more for £5, get non-member tickets here tixoom.app/jgsgb/hgih7rqa

Mapping all the Jewish congregations and communities that have existed in the UK might seem like an impossible task but Jewish Communities and Records – United Kingdom (JCR-UK) are trying to do just that. Find out more and explore their work here: celebratingjewisharchives.org/archives_locat…

We're looking forward to a #Genealogy presentation from Harvey Kaplan of @TheSJAC this Sunday (24 Nov) at 2pm - "Documenting the Jewish Refugee Experience in Scotland". Non-members can join for £5 online through tickets here: tixoom.app/jgsgb/pjpjri9a

Salonica: The Rise and Fall of a Jewish City 26 Nov 2024, 19:30, Zoom Dr Hilary Pomeroy discusses the rise & fall of Sephardi Jewish and #Ladino life, culture & influence in #Salonica, #Greece Join us! £5 - free to members To book ⬇️ jhse.org/event-details/…

@SocGenealogists @simondmd @JewishGen You may want to try @GesherGalicia as many Jews of Austrian nationality pre WW1 lived in that province.

@simondmd @JewishGen Also, see @JewishGreat

Hi #AncestryHour I've a request for guidance - a friend has Jewish Great Grandparents (Isaac Shapera & Clara nee Vizer) showing in 1911 UK census born in Austria. Where to go to look for them in Austria? I had a quick look on Family Search indexes, nothing obvious. #Genealogy

We're looking forward to our next talk at 2pm this Sunday (20 October): "Seven Things You May Not Know about @FamilySearch" by Sharon Hintze. You can get a ticket at tixoom.app/jgsgb/rda7aqqo