~~“The JGSTB 2017 Guide to Jewish Genealogical Research:
A Foundation for Beginners and an Update for Experienced Researchers”
 
The concluding session of this two-part Jewish Genealogy Seminar will be held on
Sunday, March 12, 2017
 
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Tampa Bay will present the second (concluding) session of a two-part seminar entitled: “The JGSTB 2017 Guide to Jewish Genealogy Research: A Foundation for Beginners and an Update for Experienced Researchers” on March 12, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services, 14041 Icot Blvd., Clearwater, Florida.  Registration will be at 1:30 PM. A seminar booklet summarizing the presentation and containing updated references will be available and is essential for those who were unable to attend the first session.
 
This seminar focuses on developing proper approaches and in applying the necessary tools, techniques and short cuts to most effectively connect you with your ancestors in the old country.  Internet resources as well as local resources will be emphasized to enable the beginner to discover his or her family history and to facilitate experienced researchers in resolving “brick wall” problems.  The past year has seen numerous additions, revisions and deletions of Internet sources, especially at Familysearch.com and Ancesty.com.  New genealogical resources and databases will be demonstrated, and Internet links and site references are updated in the seminar booklet.
 
Dr. Emil H. Isaacson, who will lead the seminar, has over 30 years of experience in genealogy. He has researched his ancestral roots back seven generations to the late 1700’s in Europe.  He will share his successful and sometimes unsuccessful techniques (do’s and don’ts).
 
The seminar is free to members.  Nonmembers will be charged $25 for individuals or $35 for a family, and that charge will include an annual membership.  The seminar booklet will be available for $10, and it is strongly recommended that you reserve a copy, as it contains valuable reference material.  Only one booklet is needed for a family, and it is available only to seminar attendees.
 
Those who attended the first session are reminded to bring your seminar booklet with you to the concluding session.   Call Bruce Hadburg at 727-796-7981, or email him at bhadburg@tampabay.rr.com to register for the seminar if you did not attend the first session.
 
The purpose of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Tampa Bay is to assist interested individuals in learning about Jewish genealogy and how to research and document their own family histories.  Anyone interested in learning how to do Jewish genealogical research is invited to attend.  Beginners as well as experienced researchers are welcome.  For further information on the Jewish Genealogical Society of Tampa Bay or directions to the meeting call Bruce Hadburg at 727-796-7981, or email him at bhadburg@tampabay.rr.com.