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Our Story

The Jewish Genealogical Society of Tampa Bay (JGSTB), founded in 1999 by a group of interested individuals in the greater Tampa Bay area, brings together those who have an interest in learning how to research their Jewish family roots.

 

We are a member society of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies, an umbrella group of more than 70 organizations representing more than 9,000 members worldwide. We are a non-profit 501(3)(c) educational organization under the Internal Revenue Code.

 

Mission:


Our mission is very simple.  We're here to help YOU accurately identify and document members of your family. 

Our activities include:

  • Facilitating exchange of research information

  • Encouraging and coordinating research activities

  • Educating members to help themselves and others

  • Acquiring and organizing research materials

  • Arranging genealogical programs and meetings

  • Arranging genealogical tours


Meetings:

We meet once a month (excluding July and August) at the offices of Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services in Clearwater. Please feel free to join us at our next meeting to learn more about our society.

Leadership:

President: Bruce Hadburg
1st Vice President: Chris Burklund
2nd Vice President/Librarian: Emil Isaacson
Secretary: Vicki Adelson
Treasurer: Jeanne Burklund
Programs: Sharon Stern, Bill Peterson
Publicity/Website: Cheryl Segal

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Join us:

 You can join our society by filling out our membership application

Society documents:

JGSTB Constitution

JGSTB By-laws

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