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Tuesday 20th May, 2025 at 6.30pm

‘Uncovering Their Names and Stories: 300+ Years of a German-Jewish Family 1697-2024’

In conjunction with the Lamm Jewish Library of Australia

Details and booking www.ljla.org.au

David Marlow

David Marlow will be speaking to the AJGS Vic about his family history research undertaken for his new book ‘Uncovering Their Names and Stories: 300+ Years of a German-Jewish Family 1697-2024’. The book has been published by JewishGen Press in the USA. His book uncovers three hundred years of German Jewish history through the lens of his family’s lives in German speaking lands. David will explain the key sources and resources used, including his self drive research road trip through Germany in March 2024. His research discovered many interesting and tragic ancestors and stories, including a theatre fire to and cigar manufacturer who fought in the American Civil War, 20 who fought in the German Army in WW1 and over 110 family members murdered in the Holocaust, including two of David’s grandparents.

His book will be available for purchase at the event.

Details and booking www.ljla.org.au

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“Translating, Transcribing and Summarizing
Documents Using AI”

AJGS (Vic) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic “Translating, Transcribing and Summarizing
Documents Using AI”

Thomas Macentee

Date and Time: July 20, 2025 10:00 AM Canberra,
Melbourne, Sydney

Join Zoom Meeting from home
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Upcoming Event

David Marlow- ‘Uncovering Their Names and Stories: 300+ Years of a German-Jewish Family 1697-2024’

Tuesday May 20th, 2025, 6.30 p.m, Lamm Library David Marlow will speak on ‘Uncovering Their Names and Stories: 300+ Years of a German-Jewish Family 1697-2024’

Rony Golan, Golan Genealogy גולן גנאלוגיה – Resources for Genealogical Research in Israel (on ZOOM)

Rony Golan, Golan Genealogy גולן גנאלוגיה Rony Golan is an Israeli lawyer and a forensic genealogist. He is a lecturer of Law at the

Sunday Oct. 29th 2023 (click EVENTS tab for more details)
“Explore Land records and name Changes in NSW”

Talk by Gary LUKE ( The Australian Jewish Historical Society ). Zoom presentation on Sunday, October 29th, 10.00am -12noon .

To join us please register for the zoom link at

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Sunday Nov. 2023 ( 7.15 pm )-AGM of the AJGSVic. (click EVENTS tab for more details)

After the AGM, Michael Tobias and Paul Gardner, will present a joint Zoom presentation, talking about how Michael found the parents of a Kindertransport child.In this presentation, Paul will describe the outcome of a research project that he pursued, intermittently, over six years. This work led to the later involvement of one of the world’s leading genealogists, Michael Tobias, whose DNA research not only confirmed Paul’s conclusions, but expanded them by adding some extraordinary new findings, which Michael will describe later.

FAQs

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Who are the AJGS Victoria?

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.

Who can join AJGS Victoria?

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.

How can I join AJGS Victoria?

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).

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Rony Golan, Golan Genealogy גולן גנאלוגיה – Resources for Genealogical Research in Israel (on ZOOM)

March 19th 2025, on ZOOM

Rony Golan, Golan Genealogy גולן גנאלוגיה

For further information email [email protected]

David Marlow- ‘Uncovering Their Names and Stories: 300+ Years of a German-Jewish Family 1697-2024’

Tuesday 20th May 2025, at the LAMM Library

David Marlow will speak on ‘Uncovering Their Names and Stories: 300+ Years of a German-Jewish Family 1697-2024’

For further information email [email protected]

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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!

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