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Translating, Transcribing and Summarizing
Documents Using AI – Thomas Macentee

Sunday, July 20, 2025 10:00AJGS (Vic) Zoom meeting

Author- “AI and Genealogy: A Practical Guide to Summarizing, Transcribing, and Translating Historical Documents” Kindle Edition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

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Zvika Oren- will speak on “Tombstones-The Stories They Tell.”
Zvika is experienced in various areas of genealogy research, such as
searching records and deciphering documents and tombstones.

Sunday, August 17th 12.30 p.m. (AEST). via
Zoom.
Zoom details will be emailed to members closer
to the date.

Claire Bruell

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

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

Viv Bayer

will speak on her family from – Galicia

Sunday October 12 th 2025.

Sidra Moshinsky

Director and CEO Jewish Museum of Australia

will speak on the “Roots Project” and how it has developed

November 9 th 2025 @ 2.30-4.00
p.m., Glen Eira Town Hall

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Upcoming Event

Zvika Oren-Tombstones-The Stories They Tell

Zvika Oren-Tombstones-The Stories They Tell – Zoom presentation Sunday, August 17 th 12.30 p.m.(AEST). Zvika will speak for about40 mins followed by a Q &

“Translating, Transcribing and Summarizing Documents Using AI”

Thomas Macentee will speak on “Translating, Transcribing andSummarizing Documents Using AI” – Zoom presentation 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

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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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“Translating, Transcribing and Summarizing Documents Using AI”

Sunday, July 20 th 2025

Thomas Macentee will speak on “Translating, Transcribing and
Summarizing Documents Using AI” – Zoom presentation

For further information email [email protected]

Zvika Oren-Tombstones-The Stories They Tell

Sunday, August 17 th 12.30 p.m.

Zvika Oren-Tombstones-The Stories They Tell – Zoom presentation

Sunday, August 17 th 12.30 p.m.
(AEST). Zvika will speak for about
40 mins followed by a Q & A

Zvika Oren-Tombstones-The Stories They Tell – Zoom presentation

Sunday, August 17 th 12.30 p.m.
(AEST). Zvika will speak for about
40 mins followed by a Q & A

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!

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