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About Us

The Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State (JGSWS) encourages and assists our members in finding their Jewish family roots. We hold monthly meetings on Zoom on the 2nd Monday of each month from September through June.

We offer programs for beginners as well as seasoned researchers. Recent topics have included using synagogue records, immigration myths, restoring Polish Jewish cemeteries, navigating metrical books, DNA research, and reading Jewish tombstones.

JGSWS is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization run by dedicated volunteers. We enjoy sharing genealogical information, techniques, and research tools with those interested in Jewish genealogy and family history.

 

Our objectives are to:

  • Collect, preserve, and disseminate knowledge and information on Jewish family history.

  • Assist and promote Jewish Genealogy as a field of research within the Jewish and academic communities .

  • Offer instruction in genealogical research techniques and resources.

  • Encourage the study of Jewish family history while becoming acquainted with our rich cultural heritage.

  • Develop programs and add to the reference library.

Our Mission Statement

Contact Us

Send questions about JGSWS or questions about genealogical research in Washington State to info@jgsws.org.

 

Send website feedback to webmaster@jgsws.org.

Board of Directors

Officers

President
Sally Mizroch

Secretary
Suzanne Perkins

Treasurer
Susana Leniski

Board Members

Sabrina Bonus, Immediate Past President

Karen Campbell

Phyllis Grossman, Webmaster

Bea Kriloff

Dan Metzger

Natalie Stien, Nominating Committee Chair

Richard Werbin

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Past Presidents

Sabrina Bonus, 2023-2024

Brian Westerman (Interim), 2022

Karen Campbell, 2019-2021

Elise Morse, 2016-2018

Nancy Grayson, 2015

Mary Kozy, 2014

Nancy Adelson, 2010-2013

Sally Mizroch, 2009-2010

Lyn Blyden, 2006-2008

Myra Rothenberg, 2003-2005

Joseph Voss, 2002-2003

Sheryl Stern, 1999-2001

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