Click HERE to learn more about JGSLA members’ benefits and HERE to join or renew membership.

The LA FamilySearch Center has free classes, click HERE for the schedule and then click on the title to sign up. 1pm classes can be either Zoom or in person.

For genealogy questions or help, please e-mail:  Mentors@jgsla.org.
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The Jewish Genealogical Society of Los Angeles (JGSLA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing genealogical information, techniques and research tools with those who are interested in Jewish genealogy and family history.

Founded in 1979, the Society is governed by an elected Board of Directors. We hold monthly meetings providing a mix of lectures and films to assist our members in their family history research and twice-yearly research workshops with volunteer helpers and translators.

Upcoming Events

JGSLA Assisted Research Day at the Family History Library

November 23, 2025
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Speaker: Laura Gold

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ANNUAL HANUKKAH PARTY will be in Northridge at the home of President Laura Gold

December 21, 2025
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Speaker: JGSLA President Laura Gold

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The Jews of Uzbekistan and the Uzbek LA Jewish Connection

January 25, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Speaker: Dorothy Stebinsky, Rose Pink, Rene Judkiewicz and JGSLA president Laura Gold.

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Ellen Shindelman Kowitt, JewishGen  USA Research Division Director

March 29, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Speaker: Ellen Shindelman Kowitt,

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