Society Meetings
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. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held at the offices of Gulf Coast Family and Community Services in Clearwater.
Next Meeting: Noon Sunday, Dec. 14
Annual Meeting and Member Success Stories
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Tampa Bay will hold its traditional Annual Lunch & Learn Social where members will report on their genealogical success stories and lessons learned during 2025.
• Date: Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025
• Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. NOTE EARLIER TIME
• Place: Jo-El's, 2619 23rd Ave. N., St. Petersburg
• Program: Members will share their success stories and lessons learned in 2025
A brief annual meeting will also be held 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.
The program is free to members and $5 for non-members. Dues, which run through 2026, are $25 for single members and $35 for couples/families and can be paid through our Dues Payment Page. Membership application can be found at https://www.jgstb.org/membership-application.
For more information about the Jewish Genealogical Society of Tampa Bay, go to https://www.jgstb.org/. For specific questions about the JGSTB, please contact Bruce Hadburg at 727-796-7981, or email him at bhadburg@gmail.com.
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