Jewish Genealogy Yearbook 2008

Published by the IAJGSHal Bookbinder, EditorReporting on 131 organizations and continuing projects

Jewish Genealogy Yearbook 2008 (11

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The International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) is pleased to present the

JewishGenealogy Yearbook

on an annual basis in the hopes that it will be of help as you pursue your familyresearch.I want to thank Hal Bookbinder for his long-time devotion to editing the Yearbook and all those who havetaken the time to respond to his requests for the information.With very best wishes for successful researchAnne Feder LeePresident, IAJGSThe

Jewish Genealogy Yearbook

began in 1998 as a section in the syllabus of the Jewish genealogyconference held that year in Los Angeles. The initial edition included reports on about 80 organizationsinvolved in Jewish genealogy. Over the past decade, this has grown to 131 organizations and projects. Wehope you find it to be a valuable resource.I extend my thanks to the organizational and project leaders who put the effort into gathering, reviewingand submitting the information that appears in this edition of the Yearbook. And, I thank Jan Meisels Allenfor her ongoing assistance.Hal BookbinderEditor,

Jewish Genealogy Yearbook

: Copyright © 2008 by the International Association of Jewish GenealogicalSocieties (IAJGS), 7207 Kuahono St, Honolulu, HI 96825 USA. All rights reserved. No portion of thisbook may be reproduced in any form, including electronic or mechanical means without permission of thepublisher. Brief quotes may be used in reviews. Authors of portions of this book continue to have completerights to their submitted material.

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Table of Contents

International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies

Organization update 41991 – 2007 IAJGS Stern Awards, now called, “The Malcolm Stern Grant” 51998 – 2007 IAJGS Achievement Awards 62007 – 2008 IAJGS Salutes 81981 – 2011 Jewish Genealogy Conferences 9

In Memoriam

, recognizing Jewish Genealogy leaders who have passed on 10

Organization information including contact information and updates

Jewish Genealogical Societies & Jewish Historical Societies(organized alphabetically by name within country and U.S. state) 13Special Interest Groups & Research Groups(organized alphabetically by name) 59Jewish Genealogical Projects(organized alphabetically by name) 80Other Organizations supporting Jewish Genealogy(organized alphabetically by name) 83Organizations which are no longer apparently active 90

Indices

By Organization Name (including alternate names and abbreviations) 91By Publication Name (including organization) 94By Geographic Focus (location served or area of interest) 96By non-geographic Topical Focus 96