FOUNDED 1998

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


PROGRAMS
All meetings for the remainder of 2021 will be via Zoom, Thursday nights at 7 PM, except as noted.

August: Summer break for JGSWVO. Check out the IAJGS 2021 Virtual Conference from August 2-5!

Thursday, September 9: To Be Announced

Thursday, October 14: To Be Announced

Thursday, November 11: To Be Announced


Email for more information about JGSWVO
• Become a JGSWVO member
Mail memberships and renewals to: Michael Sussman, 308 Hunington Ave. Eugene, OR 97405

LET NO HOLOCAUST VICTIM BE FORGOTTEN
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Willamette Valley Oregon is working with YAD VASHEM, The Holocaust Martyrs’ & Heroes’ Remembrance Authority, to help identify and remember every possible victim of the Holocaust. More information...

Topographic Maps of Eastern Europe
JGSWVO member Hap Ponedel is building a comprehensive website with the primary goal of gathering the widest possible variety of historical maps for Jewish genealogists and researchers interested in the Jews of Eastern Europe. Maps from libraries around the world, as well as online sources, are offered along with links to Jewish encyclopedias to create a historical atlas. Check in periodically, as maps and links are continuously added.

HISTORY AND EDUCATION
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
724 NW Davis St.
Portland, Oregon 97209.
(check for current open hours)
Thursday—Saturday 11:00-3:00
Sunday—Wednesday: Closed
Information: 503.226.3600 or email info@ojmche.org

The Henry and Sandra Friedman
Holocaust Center For Humanity

2045 2nd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121.
(Current Hours) — Sundays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Information: 206.582.3000 or email info@HolocaustCenterSeattle.org

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