Start exploring your family tree - with the
Australian Jewish Genealogical Society

Discover your ancestors, make connections, and journey through the
incredible past that is your heritage.

Upcoming Events

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Translating, Transcribing and Summarizing Documents Using AI

by Thomas Macentee
Sunday, July 20, 2025 10:00 AJGS (Vic) via Zoom.

Author- “AI and Genealogy: A Practical Guide to Summarizing, Transcribing, and Translating Historical Documents” Kindle Edition 

(https://www.amazon.com.au/Genealogy-Summarizing-Transcribing-Translating-Historical-ebook/dp/B0DRDSNQ3P#)

Join Zoom Meeting from home
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Zvika Oren- will speak on “Tombstones-The Stories They Tell.”

by Zvika Oren
Sunday, August 17th 12.30 p.m. (AEST) via Zoom.

Zvika is experienced in various areas of genealogy research, such as
searching records and deciphering documents and tombstones.

Zoom details will be emailed to members closer to the date.

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35 years of Researching Family History.

by Claire Bruell
Sunday, September 7th 2025 @ 2.30-4.00 p.m. Glen Eira Town Hall

Claire Bruell from New Zealand will speak on the 35 years of
researching her family history.

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Roots project and how it has developed.

by AGM speaker – Sidra Moshinsky
November 9th 2025 @ 2.30-4.00 p.m. Glen Eira Town Hall
Sidra Moshinsky speak on the Roots project and how it has developed over the last year.

Upcoming Event

FAQs

Not really sure where to start? No problem! We’ve compiled a list of common questions to help you get a better idea of our community.

AJGS Victoria is a member of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies We’re a non-profit organisation based in Victoria, Australia and are dedicated to sharing information about Jewish connections in the region, helping members uncover their heritage, researching this heritage, and sharing our stories.

Anyone with Jewish heritage, who thinks they may have Jewish heritage or is interested in researching this interesting part of history is welcome to join our society. We are open to everyone of every background, regardless of ethnicity or culture, and aim to be a warm and welcoming group to all.

To join our society and take part in our events or access our research resources, all you need to do is complete our membership application. There are three different membership options, including an individual membership (annual fee of $35), family membership (annual fee of $50), and concession card holder membership (annual fee of $20).

Want to explore your family’s history? Join our society today and let’s discover your family’s story together!

Get ready to find out more about who your ancestors are and their connections with the Jewish community in Victoria today. You might even find new family members living right here in our city!

Past Presentations

Enjoy resources from members of our society and learn about research projects, records, and databases.
Start your journey of discovery, build your family tree, and learn about our shared history.

Logan Kleinwaks

Logan Kleinwaks – handout

Logan Kleinwak

Logan Kleinwaks-Benefits of using Genealogy Indexer June 15th 2025

David Marlow

David Marlow – Uncovering their Names and Stories: 300+ years of a German-Jewish family 1697-2024

Rony Golan

Resources for Genealogical Research in Israel by Rony Golan. March 19, 2025

Marvin Bude

Marvin Bude – researching and publishing books on his family history.

Bubbles Segall

Setting up a free family website using Tribal Pages

Dr. Erica Cervini

The Lionel Sharpe Oration: Yizkor for Rose: A life Lost and Found : a memorial to a working-class Australian Jewish woman by Dr Erica Cervini

David Mendoza

Sephardic Geneology – David Mendoza