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Learn ways to research your family history. Teens are introduced to the basics of genealogy and ways they can learn about their family history. Participants will learn how to complete a basic family tree and become familiar with library resources on genealogy. Recommended for teens. Registration recommended. |
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Genealogy 101Thursday, December 4, 5:30 pm
Bruton Memorial Library -- Moody Community Meeting Room No Registration Required Interested in learning more about yourself through learning about your family? Get to know library genealogy and history resources to help you find out more about your family's past. Bringing your own device (laptop, smart phone, tablet, etc) is encouraged but the library can provide laptops for in-house use upon request. |
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Family Tree Maker Thursday, December 9, 12:30 pmRiverview Library -- James B. Jim Johnson Community Room 109 A & B
No Registration Required Learn about the latest edition of the genealogy software Family Tree Maker. Family Tree Maker Genealogy Community Ambassador Mark Olsen will showcase the latest edition, FTM 2024, through interactive demonstrations and a Q&A session, highlighting the software's 35-year legacy in helping users explore and preserve their family history. |
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Expand your knowledge of searching Ancestry Library Edition and learn about additional features. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended. |
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Attendees will learn the basics of a family tree using a game and then learn how to build their own. Recommended for children ages 6-12. Registration recommended. |
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by Arthur Kurzweil
From Generation to Generation has inspired thousands to pursue the unique challenges and rewards of Jewish genealogy. Far more engaging than a mere how-to reference guide, this landmark book is also part detective story and part spiritual quest. As Arthur Kurzweil takes you along on his own fascinating journey through his family's past, you'll learn about the tools, techniques, and the step-by-step process of Jewish genealogical research - including the most current information on using the Internet and the newly accessible archives of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. But even more, after reading this fully updated, revised, and beloved classic, you will undoubtedly be inspired to embark on a genealogical quest of your own! |
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by Gary Mokotoff The Internet has revolutionized family history research. What used to take days or weeks now takes minutes or hours because of the wealth of resources on the Internet. This book describes in detail such resources as JewishGen, Morse One-Step site, FamilySearch, Ancestry.com, MyHeritage, and many more sites. It alerts the readers to what types of documents of their ancestors will aid in their research: such records as birth, marriage, death, Immigration, census and naturalization records. Special focus is given to two problems often uttered by neophyte Jewish genealogists: (1) My name was changed at Ellis Island and (2) I do not know the town my family came from. |
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by Mathilde A. Tagger This book reveals the wealth of resources on Sephardic Jewish history and genealogy in Israel. Even though research can be conducted abroad, the essential sources and collections are located in Israel. It encompasses important archival collections such as the Central Archives for the History of the Jewish People; the Central Zionist Archives; the Jewish National and University Library - Department of Manuscripts and Archives, the Jewish National and University Library - Institute of Hebrew Microfilmed Manuscripts; the Ben Zvi Institute Library; Yad Vashem Library; and countless other repositories maintained by research institutes and museums and managed by various immigrant and other ethnic associations in Israel. |
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by Paul S. George
From a disregarded, forlorn island in the early 1900s to the world-famous resort and go-to place of today, Jews have played a prominent role in Miami Beach's achievements and fame. Initially consigned to a tiny enclave on the southern tip of Miami Beach, the community's Jewish population quickly expanded north, from South Beach to Golden Beach, and assumed a leadership position in nearly every phase of the city's life by the late 1900s. At every step of Miami Beach's rich history--from commerce, architecture, and banking to hospitality, real estate, and government--the Jewish community blossomed, enabling Jews to play singular roles in a drama that continues to unfold. |
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by Edward Kritzler
A history of Sephardic Jews in the New World, involving intrigue, horror, defeat, survival, and victory over the Spanish Inquisition. At the end of the fifteenth century, the Spanish Inquisition forced many Jews to flee the country. The most adventurous among them took to the high seas as freewheeling outlaws. In ships bearing names such as the Prophet Samuel, Queen Esther, and Shield of Abraham, they attacked and plundered the Spanish fleet while forming alliances with other European powers to ensure the safety of Jews living in hiding. Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean is the entertaining saga of a hidden chapter in Jewish history and of the cruelty, terror, and greed that flourished during the Age of Discovery. |
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A panoramic history of the Jewish American South, from European colonization to today. Drawing on a wealth of original archival findings spanning three centuries, Shari Rabin sheds new light on the complicated decisions that southern Jews made-as individuals, families, and communities-to fit into a society built on Native land and enslaved labor and to maintain forms of Jewish difference, often through religious innovation and adaptation. |
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by Connie Ellefson Genealogists understand the value of a name and all the family history information names can provide. Now you can learn more about the Jewish names in your family tree with this comprehensive guide. Discover the meaning of popular Hebrew names. You'll also find: Jewish naming patterns and traditions; Jewish emigration patterns; a pronunciation guide. |
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Jews of Tampaby Dr. Rob NormanSpanish explorers arrived in Tampa Bay in the 16th century. Jews were first allowed to live in Florida in 1763 and less than 100 years later, Tampa became a city. The arrival of the railroad and the cigar industry in the 1890s attracted immigrants. Many were Jews, who helped propel growth, especially in Ybor City, where they owned more than 80 businesses. Over the decades, Jews participated in civic and Jewish organizations, the military, politics, and in developing Tampa as a sports center. Today, with about 23,000 Jews in Tampa, there are fifth-generation residents who represent the continuity of a people who contribute vibrancy to every area of the community.
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Tracing Your Jewish Ancestorsby Rosemary WenzerulWenzerul takes readers through the entire process of research. She provides a brief social history of the Jewish presence in Britain, with descriptions of the principal communities all over the country. She gives a concise account of the history of genealogy and looks at practical issues of research – how to get started, how to organize the work, how to construct a family tree and how to use the information obtained to enlarge upon the social history of the family. She also describes the many sources that researchers can go to for information on their ancestors, their families, and Jewish history. Vivid case studies show how the life stories of individuals can be reconstructed with only a small amount of initial information. This invaluable handbook will be essential reading and reference for anyone who is trying to gain an insight into the life of an ancestor or is researching any aspect of Jewish history.
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Get free access to a variety of videos with your library card. Want to learn more about genealogy and related topics? Check out Kanopy for a wide selection of videos. Titles to consider include The Jewish Journey: America and The Jewish Americans. |
Check out the Genealogy & History page for other library databases and online resources that can aid you in your research. |
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Get free access to a large collection of videos with your library card. Want to learn more about genealogy and related topics? Consider The Great Courses Video BingePass, which provides access to hundreds of (streaming) video courses and may be checked out for 7 days. |
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