Meetings/Programs

 

Our meeting programs feature guest lecturers, workshops, seminars, roundtable discussions and the opportunity to network with others sharing the same interests. Visitors with an interest in Jewish genealogy are always welcome.

Meetings are held from September to June, normally on the second Sunday of each month, beginning at 1:30 PM. As holidays or speaker availability may affect the date of meetings, please see below for specific dates for 2025. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held at the offices of Gulf Coast Family and Community Services in Clearwater.

 


Location:
14041 Icot Boulevard
Clearwater, FL 33760-3702


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Annual Meeting and Member Success Stories
Sunday, December 8, 2024

 

The Jewish Genealogical Society of Tampa Bay will hold its traditional Annual Potluck Lunch & Learn Social where members will report on their genealogical success stories and lessons learned during 2024.

• Date:  Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024
• Time:  Noon – 2 p.m.
• Place:  Meeting will be held at a member’s home
• Program:  Members will share their success stories and lessons learned during 2024


A brief annual meeting will be held at 1 p.m. to elect new officers followed by members’ reports on success stories and lessons learned during the past year. This is the JGSTB's annual opportunity to schmooze, socialize, get to know each other, and exchange genealogical tips, research successes and failures, and plans and ideas.

Email Chris Burklund at http://www.jewishvets.org/contact/contact.html to obtain meeting address and to ensure a variety of dishes at the potluck. Email him also to request being added to the agenda to tell a personal success story or lesson learned.

The program is free to members and $5 for non-members. Dues, which will run through 2025, are $25 for single members and $35 for couples/families and can be paid through our Dues Payment Page.

For more information about the Jewish Genealogical Society of Tampa Bay, go to http://www.jgstb.org/
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Many families that Gulf Coast JFCS serve struggle to provide food for themselves and their children. The Gulf Coast JFCS William and Sally Israel Food Pantry supports families and individuals in need including through our Family Reunification Services program.


Your support ensures program counselors and coordinators can access healthy food items for families experiencing food insecurity. Removing worry about food shortages allows families to focus on other vital building blocks for healthy families. Please consider supporting those in need through the following ways:


Please bring food donations to JGSTB meetings. Donate debit cards or cash to Gulf Coast JFCS in person or through their website or through its Amazon store.

January

Start your year out learning the basics of Jewish genealogical research with the Jewish Genealogical Society of Tampa Bay. This Jan. 12 session covers basics such as names, places and dates. Learn from nationally known Tampa Bay genealogist Drew Smith the steps of good research and how to organize what you find using software and paper. The session gives examples of the basic kinds of records and where to find them online or in repositories. ExperienOcced genealogy researchers can use this session as a refresher and all, whether new to family research or seasoned, will have plenty of time to ask questions.


The program is free to members and $5 for non-members. Dues, which will run through 2025, are $25 for single members and $35 for couples/families and can be paid through our Dues Payment Page.

2025 Meeting Schedule

January 12

February 9

March 9

April 13

May 18

June 8

September 14

October 19

November 9

December 14