| Founded in 1985, JGS of Michigan provides members
with the opportunity to be associated with others who share a
common interest in Jewish Genealogy. Our meetings are a forum
to exchange information, to share resources and experiences and
to learn new techniques for research.
JGSMI conducted a number of activities during 2005: Issued “Generations”
the Society’s quarterly newsletter and held several board
meetings throughout the year. The Society offered a number of lectures:
“Genealogical Research Using Court Records,” “The
Jews of Shanghai,” “From the Baltics to the Balkans:
The Many Faces of Jewish Life in Eastern Europe,” “The
Changing Map of Eastern Europe: Who Moved? My Ancestor or the Country?”
and “Finding and Connecting with your Israeli Relatives.”
Among its other activities members completed a “Quilt Project,”
held its annual membership meeting and luncheon in June, discussed
the IAJGS Conference in Las Vegas, offered the movie “My Grandfather’s
House,” co-sponsored the “Sir Martin Gilbert Lecture,”
and the Michigan Historical Museum Tour to Lansing, and attended
the play “Golda’s Balcony” in Detroit.
JGS of Michigan is a member of the International Association of
Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) and encourages submissions
to the Jewish Family Finder and the computerized Family Tree of
the Jewish People. These databases, readily available on the Internet,
have provided the link for many people from around the world to
find lost and/or previously unknown relatives. Our library affords
members a fine selection of books and other media on genealogical
subjects. Periodicals, microfiche and newsletters from other societies
and groups from around the world are also available.
The following membership categories are available:
- Individual Member $36.00
- Individual Life Membership $360.00
- Family (Husband & Wife) $50.00
- Family Life Membership $500.00
- Organizations & Foundations $100.00
Annual dues are based on a fiscal year of August 1st through
July 31st. For more information, print and mail us the Membership
Application. |