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Upcoming Events

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Tuesday 11th February 2025 at 6.30pm ,

in conjunction with the Lamm Library

Leon Mann & Danny Mann Segal will speak on

‘ Our long voyage of discovering how our relatives Moritz and Henny were saved during the Holocaust and meeting the descendants who saved them’

Check the website www.ljla.org.au for details, as our presentations will be in conjunction with the Lamm Library.

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Wednesday March 19, 2025 at 7 PM by ZOOM

Resources for Genealogical Research in Israel

Rony Golan is an Israeli lawyer and a forensic genealogist. He is a lecturer of Law at the Tel Aviv University, and before that he taught Law for many years at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Rony authored a few articles concerning various aspects of genealogical research.

ZOOM details

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89469343780?pwd=mKcSCCOaXA5FqtIbEhv9n1wyLdoPCm.1

Meeting ID: 894 6934 3780
Passcode: 450540

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Sunday 23rd March 2025, at 2.30-4.00 p.m., Glen Eira Town Hall

(Clock Tower entrance – via stairs or elevator)

Come and meet other AJGS-VIC members and the committee. Bring a copy of your family tree to share or some family memorabilia.

This event will be free for members and children under 16.

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Tuesday 20th May, 2025 at 6.30pm in the Lamm Library

David Marlow will speak on

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

Check the website www.ljla.org.au for details, as our presentations will be in conjunction with the Lamm Library.

Upcoming Event

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

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’

Leon Mann & Danny Mann Segal -‘ Our long voyage of discovering how our relatives Moritz and Henny were saved during the Holocaust and meeting the descendants who saved them’

Tuesday 11th February 2025 at 6.30pm in Conjunction with the Lamm Library Leon Mann & Danny Mann Segal will speak on ‘ Our long voyage

Meet other AJGS-VIC members and the committee. Bring a copy of your family tree

Sunday March 23rd, 2025; 2.30-4.00pm at Glen Eira Town Hall Enter via the Clock Tower ( stairs or elevator) For further information email [email protected]

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

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87273422469?pwd=fDqroYxubOvvSbZv7xIbFTgZChqTGy.1

(Meeting ID: 872 7342 2469 Passcode: 734780) You will receive a confirmation email from Zoom. If you don’t please check your spam folder.

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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

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.

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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Meet other AJGS-VIC members and the committee. Bring a copy of your family tree

Sunday March 23rd, 2025; 2.30-4.00pm at Glen Eira Town Hall

Bring a
copy of your family tree to share or some family memorabilia. This
event will be free for members and children under 16.

For further information email [email protected]

Leon Mann & Danny Mann Segal -‘ Our long voyage of discovering how our relatives Moritz and Henny were saved during the Holocaust and meeting the descendants who saved them’

Tuesday 11th February 2025, at the LAMM Library

‘ Our long voyage of discovering how our relatives Moritz and Henny were saved during the Holocaust and meeting the descendants who saved them’

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

‘ Our long voyage of discovering how our relatives Moritz and Henny were saved during the Holocaust and meeting the descendants who saved them’

For further information email [email protected]

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]

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

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