Tracing Jewish Roots, we're open to everyone interested in Jewish genealogy. Est. 1992.
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Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain retweeted
Come and see @JewishGreat at The Family History Show, Online 2026 on 7th February 2026 #FamilyHistoryShow thefamilyhistoryshow.com/onl… #genealogy #familyhistory
Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain retweeted
@JewishGreat will be at The Family History Show, London this Saturday #FamilyHistoryShow thefamilyhistoryshow.com/lon…
Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain retweeted
From 1937, the West London Synagogue's itinerary for a tour of London illustrating Anglo-Jewish history. It details "places to be visited" and "notes thereon" @JewishStudiesUK @SeeTheTreasures @ParkesInstitute
ALT Typescript cover page
ALT Typescript preface page
ALT Typescript annotated list of places to visit
ALT Annotated typescript of "notes on features included in the itinerary"
Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain retweeted
📜 Step inside Hackney Archives for a behind-the-scenes visit!
🗓 Tues 9 Sept, 15:00–16:00
See highlights from the collection, explore the airy search room & discover Victorian-era gems.
🎟 Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view…
#LondonHistory #Archives
Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain retweeted
One of the saddest parts of Willesden Jewish Cemetery is the children's section - some graves unnamed, many neglected. We're running volunteer workshops to restore this area with care and dignity.
Join us: shorturl.at/EKHAS
#Volunteer #JewishHeritage
Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain retweeted
From humble beginnings in 1795 to its state-of-the-art campus in Kenton, JFS has shaped generations of Jewish students.
David Harris, former Deputy Head of JFS takes us on an illustrated journey through the school’s remarkable history.
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Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain retweeted
Book now for a Family History Event at SJHC with @wienerlibrary and @TheSJAC on 23rd February: sjhc.org.uk/event-news/wiene…
There's still time to book onto this Sunday's presentation by Nick Sayers on his new book, The Jews of Lithuania - starting at 2pm GMT. We will also have Eastern European SIG workshop afterwards! Tickets are now available via our website at jgsgb.org.uk/jgsgb-eastern-e…
We're looking forward to our next DNA SIG meeting with Jarrett Ross @GeneaVlogger on 14th January at 7pm GMT. Non-members can join the session for just £5 through our new website here: jgsgb.org.uk/jgsgb-dna-ai-si…
Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain retweeted
German-Jewish SIG (GerSIG) Seminar
#German #Jewish #Genealogy #FamilyHistory seminar on Sunday January 19, 2025.
Visit gersig.org to find out more & book your ticket. Five great speakers. Booking now open!
Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain retweeted
Willesden Jewish Cemetery is a treasure chest of fascinating stories, remarkable lives and inspiring discoveries. We have scheduled several themed guided walks for 2025, - join us to explore amazing lives!
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#cemeterytour #Walk #guidedwalk
Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain retweeted
Yesterday, we teamed up with the @JewishGreat for a fantastic event on Stockport's Jewish history.
From fascinating talks, to unique objects from our museum's collection - it was a wonderful celebration of local heritage. Thank you to all who joined! 🥰
Were your ancestors signatories to these early documents? Take a look at the origins of the modern British Jewish community below.
On 14 December, 1760, the leaders of Bevis Marks Synagogue created @BoardofDeputies to issue an address to the new King George III and to deal with the most pressing issues affecting the community.
Find out more here: celebratingjewisharchives.or…
#JewishHistory #Archives
Our next presentation will be on Tuesday 17th December at 7:30pm GMT from Marsha Parker - "A Disused Jewish Cemetery, putting flesh on the bones: Georgian King's Lynn". You can find tickets for £5 at the link below. tixoom.app/jgsgb/phpcprfz
We're excited to host David Brill as speaker in this Sunday's Eastern European Special Interest Group at 2pm - "Where Did They Run To? Tracing Ancestors Who Fled Conscription in the Russian Empire". Join us to learn more for £5, get non-member tickets here tixoom.app/jgsgb/hgih7rqa
Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain retweeted
Mapping all the Jewish congregations and communities that have existed in the UK might seem like an impossible task but Jewish Communities and Records – United Kingdom (JCR-UK) are trying to do just that.
Find out more and explore their work here: celebratingjewisharchives.or…
We're looking forward to a #Genealogy presentation from Harvey Kaplan of @TheSJAC this Sunday (24 Nov) at 2pm - "Documenting the Jewish Refugee Experience in Scotland". Non-members can join for £5 online through tickets here: tixoom.app/jgsgb/pjpjri9a
Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain retweeted
Salonica: The Rise and Fall of a Jewish City
26 Nov 2024, 19:30, Zoom
Dr Hilary Pomeroy discusses the rise & fall of Sephardi Jewish and #Ladino life, culture & influence in #Salonica, #Greece
Join us!
£5 - free to members
To book ⬇️ jhse.org/event-details/salon…
We're looking forward to our next talk at 2pm this Sunday (20 October): "Seven Things You May Not Know about @FamilySearch" by Sharon Hintze. You can get a ticket at tixoom.app/jgsgb/rda7aqqo
Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain retweeted
Photos from our 'From the Queenshills to the Queenshills' @heritageopenday event yesterday. Thank you to @JewishGreat & other community organisations who joined us @Sophia_Lamb_10 @LeedsCivicTrust @JewishLeeds
