Jewish Genealogical Society of Willamette Valley Oregon

Dedicated to enhancing knowledge of those who came before us,
enabling those who follow to enjoy and learn from our discoveries

Our meetings are open to everyone. You are welcome to ask genealogy research questions, report success stories, and show old photos, reference books and family heirlooms. JGSWVO members can borrow books and newsletters from our library and list family names and towns on our website.

JGSWVO is a member of International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

September 23 – Wednesday, 6:15pm – in person at TBI
Program: General roundtable discussions about our genealogy research: We’ll help people learn how to find their relatives on genealogy websites, try to determine what ship they arrived on, and more.

October 15 – Thursday, 1:30-3:30pm – in person at TBI
Program: Hap Ponedel will detail the differences among shtetlach, cities and villages.

November 18 – Wednesday, 6:15pm on Zoom
Program: Richard Sapon-White with a presentation TBA.

December 16 – Wednesday, 6:15pm on Zoom
Program: Watch and discuss selected programs from the JewishGen online video collection.

January 20 – Wednesday, 6:15pm on Zoom
Program: TBA

February 17 – Wednesday, 6:15pm on Zoom
Program: TBA

If you are not a member of JGSWVO, you can join at https://www.nwfam.com/membership-new.html. To attend an upcoming Zoom meeting, contact Hap Ponedel at hapsky@riousa.com to request an invitation to the meeting. For information about how JGSWVO can help you learn more about your ancestors, write to jgswvo@gmail.com

HISTORY AND EDUCATION

Topographic Maps Of Eastern Europe
JGSWVO member Hap Ponedel built and maintains a library of historical maps and other materials pertaining to Jewish life in Central and Eastern Europe before WWI. The site contains various search tools to help visitors find images and information relevant to their research. Finding the right map can be confusing, and assistance is offered at no charge. Materials are in the Public Domain and offered free for download.

Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis St.
Portland, Oregon 97209
(Hours: Wednesday thru Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Information: 503.226.3600
or email info@ojmche.org

The Henry and Sandra Friedman Holocaust Center For Humanity
2045 2nd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
(Hours: Sundays, 10:00am - 4:00pm - Reservations Required)
Information: 206.582.3000
or email info@HolocaustCenterSeattle.org

Let No Holocaust Victim Be Forgotten
JGSWVO is working with YAD VASHEM, The Holocaust Martyrs’ & Heroes’ Remembrance Authority, to help identify and remember every possible victim of the Holocaust.