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The Jewish Genealogical Society (JGS) of Colorado is a leader in education, research, information exchange forums, and resources for Jewish genealogy.

Founded in 1995 by Miriam Ohr (z''l) and Sandra Greenberg, and as part of a network of 70 societies worldwide within the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS), the Society is a nonprofit and run 100% by volunteers. 

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Are you interested in researching Jewish family history and looking for a local network of experts and enthusiasts?

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We’re here to help by providing programs, support, and guidance to find and use resources located in Colorado and throughout the world. Please take a look through our website.

We encourage all levels of research from beginner to advanced to participate and share their knowledge. Take a look at the How to Get Started page where you’ll find useful information for all levels of research, and check out upcoming programs. Guests are always welcome. We meet once a month on Zoom on Sunday mornings. To help folks with their research questions, we start at 9:30 am and the guest speaker starts at 10 am, (Mountain Time) from September through June.

JGSCO is a nonprofit organization run entirely by volunteers. Annual dues of $30 per individual or $40 per household support the administration of the group including speaker and venue fees, website, and operations. Join here.

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The Jewish Genealogy Society of Colorado 

2024 Annual Event 

A Day With Alec Ferretti Master Genealogist  

Sunday September 8 2024

9:30 AM to 3 PM

In-Person Only

Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be served

BMH/BJ

560 S. Monaco Pkwy Denver CO 80224

All Handouts are included in your email.

Please print them out for the seminar  

Book Sale

Members $25

Non-Members $35

Register at:  https://jgsco.org/event-5714015


Making the Most of Ancestry

Learn tips & tricks to more efficiently search ancestry’s indexes, by understanding how to leverage their strengths and mitigate their weaknesses.  

The Mess of NYC Vital Records

Learn what vital records are available in New York State and how to find them - and what advocacy work is being done to allow genealogists access to even more!

Welcome to NY--All About Arrival Records

Learn what vital records are available in New York State and how to find them - and what advocacy work is being done to allow genealogists access to even more!

Life Lessons from the Deceased

A lighthearted look at the research into the Taub family will weave together anecdotes from a beginner's genealogy research experience and the vibrant stories of ancestors lives by looking at family photos, historical artifacts, genealogical records, and seeking cousins far and wide.

Bio

Alec Ferretti is a New-York-City-based professional genealogist, who has worked for the Wells Fargo Family & Business History Center, researching family histories for high net worth clients.  Alec specializes in the genealogy of 20th century immigrants to the United States.  He is a regular lecturer at genealogical societies and conferences.  He serves as the President of the New York Genealogy & Technology Group, serves actively on the Board of Directors of the Association of Professional Genealogists, and on the Board of Reclaim the Records, a nonprofit dedicated to wrangling public records from obstinate government agencies. 

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Need Help Getting Started?

The Jewish Genealogy Society of Colorado offers a Q & A session during monthly meetings.  Come 30 minutes early where we discuss and offer suggestions to your genealogy questions. We have found this is a great way to help enthusiats work through their 'brick walls.' 

Some of our members may also offer private research services. Fees and type of research should be negotiated individually. Results may vary and are not guaranteed, nor does the JGS of Colorado recommend or sponsor any individual researcher.

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The Jewish Genealogical Society (JGS) of Colorado is a leader in education, research, information exchange forums, and resources for Jewish genealogy.

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Jewish Genealogical Society of Colorado
P.O. Box 460442
Denver, Colorado 80246

Email: info@jgsco.org

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