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Annual General Meeting of AJGS VIC,– Sunday October 27th @ 2.30 p.m., 2024
Immediately followed by the Lionel Sharpe Memorial Presentation:
Erica Cervini will discuss the research that went into her latest book,
Yizkor for Rose: A Life Lost and Found : a memorial to a working-class Australian-Jewish woman.
Glen Eira Town Hall, October 27th @ 2.30 p.m., 2024.
As this is our Annual General Meeting of AJGS VIC, there will be no charge .
Upcoming Event
Yizkor for Rose: A Life Lost and Found: Erica Cervini
Annual General Meeting of AJGS VIC,– Sunday October 27th @ 2.30 p.m., 2024 Immediately followed by the Lionel Sharpe Memorial Presentation: Erica Cervini will discuss 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
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
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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).
Yizkor for Rose: A Life Lost and Found: Erica Cervini
Annual General Meeting – Sunday October 27th @ 2.30 p.m., 2024
Immediately followed by the Lionel Sharpe Memorial Presentation:
Erica Cervini will discuss the research that went into her latest book,
Yizkor for Rose: A Life Lost and Found : a memorial to a working-class Australian-Jewish woman.
Glen Eira Town Hall, October 27th @ 2.30 p.m., 2024.
As this is the Annual General Meeting of AJGS VIC, there will be no charge..
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
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.
Allan Jackie & Bernie Kuran present
DNA Discoveries - Our Amazing
Stories
Allan Jackie & Bernie Kuran present
DNA Discoveries - Our Amazing
Stories
Allan Jackie & Bernie Kuran present
DNA Discoveries - Our Amazing
Stories
Allan Jackie & Bernie Kuran present
DNA Discoveries - Our Amazing
Stories
Allan Jackie & Bernie Kuran present
DNA Discoveries - Our Amazing
Stories
Allan Jackie & Bernie Kuran present
DNA Discoveries - Our Amazing
Stories
Allan Jackie & Bernie Kuran present
DNA Discoveries - Our Amazing
Stories
Allan Jackie & Bernie Kuran present
DNA Discoveries - Our Amazing
Stories
David Mendoza
Sephardic Geneology – David Mendozaq
Jeff Schneider
How to use the AJHS website- Jeff Schneider
Michael Tobias
DNA Story- Michael Tobias
Paul Gardner & Michael Tobias
Identifying Kindertransport boy’s Parents – Lionel Sharpe Memorial Presentation 2023
Marlis Humphrey
Documentation of Jewish Records Worldwide (DoJR)-Project Update 2 August 2023
Jude Richter
Jude Richter-Using USHMM database for Genealogical Research
Helen Gardner
DoJR Project