Nancy Holden (former president of JGSLA and former editor of Roots-Key) and Phyllis Kramer are announcing a third JewishGen Course, Using JewishGen to Bridge Ancestral Roots starting November 1. It will be open for enrollment the middle of October. This class has 6 online lessons covering Jewish History, Culture and Naming Patterns, Shtetl and Community databases,, Jewish Records Indexing (JRI-P), and practical hints on translation, finding a researcher, ongoing record translation projects at JewishGen and Holocaust research. This course creates a bridge between the American Family data and those left behind in Europe, between records available on JewishGen and related sites and hiring a researcher.
The other courses offered are a Basic Jewish Genealogy which focuses on our immigrant ancestors lifetime in the United States. It includes 5 online text lessons, covering data collection, organization and search techniques, and focuses on researching census, vital records and Ellis Island passenger arrivals. There is also a section on using computers for genealogy. If you are a Value Added member of JewishGen, you can enroll at no charge. (Next class begins January 15)
The Intermediate Course, Breaking Brick Walls in the United States, includes 8 online lessons. If, despite basic online research, you have not yet found the Hebrew names, approximate birth year or former European residence for your immigrant ancestors consider this course as it covers more complex U.S. topics such as naturalization, military and governmental records, and local archival research. The next class begins September 20 and opens for enrollment September 5, 2010.
The BASIC and Intermediate courses do not include research beyond what is available in United States libraries, archives, and other local sources.
All three courses feature a personal mentoring program using an online FORUM where students are encouraged to set goals for their research, and work one on one with the instructor(s). Courses open for enrollment 2 weeks before the starting date.
Nancy Holden, Instruction Manager
Phyllis Kramer, VP, Education
Moderator’s note: If you have questions, you may contact Nancy Holden at nholden@interserv.com
JGSLA has just received the very sad news of the passing, after a short illness, of the son of Mark and Joan Halpern. Mark is one of our long-distance members, and one of the Board members of JRI-Poland. He was one of the chairs of the 2009 conference in Philadelphia and was very supportive of our conference. His message on the loss of his son follows.
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our dear son Jeremy (Feivel ben Moshe) on September 2, 2010. His death at age 33 was a result of complications of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 5 at 12 noon at James J. Terry Funeral Home, 736 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335. (http://www.jamesterryfuneralhome.com / 610.269.6567).
Following the ceremony, mourners are invited back to our home at [Deleted for privacy], West Chester, PA.
A private burial service will be held on Tuesday, September 7 at the family plot in New Jersey.
In Jeremy’s memory, contributions may be made to:
Be The Match Foundation
3001 Broadway Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413-1753
http://www.marrow.org
We appreciate your love and support.
Joan and Mark
You are invited to an OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Meet David D. Drake, Regional Administrator
Learn about our services to Federal agencies, Congressional offices, educators, historians, genealogists and the general public and how to take advantage of our staff’s expertise.
Location:
The National Archives and Records Administration 23123 Cajalco Road, Perris, CA 92570. Click here for directions.
Schedule:
- Sign-In, Meet and Greet, Refreshments
- Welcome by Regional Management
- Tours of the Regional Archives & Records Center
- Breakout sessions:
- Congressional and Federal agency staff
- Educators, historians, genealogists and the general public on our resources and conducting research at the National Archives and Records Administration
Please RSVP by September 1, by telephone to (951) 956-2000 or by email to riverside.archives@nara.gov
Please note that the National Archives regional office is no longer in Laguna Niguel! The new address is:
National Archives
Pacific Region
23123 Cajalco Road
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 956-2000
website: http://archives.gov/pacific/
email: riverside.archives@nara.gov
Barbara Algaze
JGSLA Librarian
The National Archives regional office, formerly in Laguna Niguel, has relocated to Riverside County, California. The address is:
National Archives
Pacific Region
23123 Cajalco Road
Perris, CA 92570
Additional contact info:
(951) 956-2000
website: http://archives.gov/pacific/
email: riverside.archives@nara.gov
There are two aspects to this facility:
- The National Archives at Riverside (Archival Holdings)
- Federal Records Center at Riverside (Services For Federal Agencies)
Archives Hours: Monday-Friday and the First Saturday of Each Month (Except Federal Holidays) 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Records Center Hours: Monday-Friday (Except Federal Holidays) 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. by appointment only.
To read their July 2009 newsletter, click here.
Barbara Algaze
JGSLA Librarian
JGSLA sends its heartfelt condolences to Nancy Biederman and her family on the passing of Nancy’s mother-in-law Jane Biederman.
May her memory be for a blessing.
American Jewish University
Barbara Algaze, Librarian of JGSLA, will be conducting a 3-session course in Beginning Jewish Genealogy at the American Jewish University (formerly the University of Judaism). The course will be held on three Tuesday mornings: October 12th, 19th and 26th, 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon. The classes will be held at the University campus. The cost for the class is $80 plus a $15 registration fee. (The $15 is a one-time per semester fee, therefore, if you are taking additional courses, only one $15 fee will be charged.)
You can see the information about the class by going to the University website. Next, roll your mouse over menu item “Continuing Education” and the drop-down list will show “Adult Jewish Studies” about halfway down. Click it. This will bring you to the course listings and “Beginning Jewish Genealogy” is toward the bottom. Finally, click the headline to get to the actual course detail page.
Even better, you can access the course description directly by clicking here. Registration can be completed by clicking the words “Available – Add course to online Registration” below the course title.
The course will explore what types of records exist, what they can tell you about your family members, and where these records can be found. Discussion will include research using books, an introduction to microfilms, and help with looking for your family on the Internet.
American Jewish University is located at 15600 Mulholland Dr. Bel-Air. California 90077 (very close to the 405 freeway). Click here for a map and directions.
For more information, contact Barbara directly at: Algaze3@gmail.com
