At some point, someone in the family may ask,
"Who are we?"
"Where are we from?"
"What was life like for our ancestors?"
Perhaps you would like to find living cousins who have the same ancestor.
This is the starting place for your Jewish genealogical research.
Why Join?
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Share the joys, challenges, and thrills of finding your connections to your ancestors
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See the Membership Page for benefits of membership and application to join
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Encourage others in our region to honor our mutual ancestors. By necessity, family history research is a collaborative effort; everyone gains as more of our distant relatives become involved.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Please join us at….
* Research Sunday
at CHICOPEE LIBRARY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th, 1:00-3:45 PM
> Interested in learning more about your Jewish family roots?
> Whether you're just a beginner or have been researching for years and hit
a brick wall, this could be the perfect opportunity to move your work forward.
> Work one-on-one with an experienced genealogist.
Sign up for an appointment at research@wmjgs.org
* Ride to Provide
at LANDER-GRINSPOON ACADEMY
257 Prospect Street, Northampton
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Parking is available at LGA parking lot and on the street.
Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts
Ride, walk, or simply stop by—be part of our WMJGS team!
We’ll be out in full spirit: walking, riding, donating, and hosting a table where people can learn about the Western Massachusetts Jewish Genealogical Society.
Come hang out with us, share the magic of being a family history detective, and help others discover the joy of connecting with their roots!
Ways to join the WMJGS team:
Register as a rider or walker
Buy raffle tickets
Make a donation
Or join us at our table as a family history ambassador and help spark curiosity in others
Together, we’ll move, give, and connect—while celebrating the stories that make us who we are.
We’d love to see you there—whether you come to move, support, or simply connect. Let us know if you'd like to join us at our table by sending an email to research@wmjgs.org--or just show up!
Here's the link to the WMJGS Team page to register, buy raffle tickets, or simply make a donation:
https://jewishwesternmass.crowdchange.co/47765/team/68378/donate