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 on Sunday, Dec. 13
Annual Potluck Meeting and Member Success Stories
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 2026.
A reservation is required by going to: https://www.jewishvets.org/contact/contact.html
to obtain location, to ensure a variety of dishes and to request to be on the agenda to speak.
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Date: Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026
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Time: Noon – 2 p.m.
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Place: Meeting will be held at a member’s home (Location provided upon
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Program: Annual Potluck Meeting and Member Success Stories
NOTE TIME AND LOCATION
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.
Respond to https://www.jewishvets.org/contact/contact.html to ensure a variety of dishes at the potluck and to receive meeting location details. Note on the form if you request to be 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 run through 2027, 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 the society at https://www.jgstb.org/contact.
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 by donating debit cards or cash to Gulf Coast JFCS in person or through their website or through its// Amazon store.
January - TBA
February - TBA
March - TBA