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: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15
Finding My DNA Cousin without a DNA Test
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Tampa Bay’s Sunday, March 15, meeting will feature genealogist Daniel Horowitz, who will speak about finding DNA cousins without a DNA test. With top-of-the-line technology to identify potential relatives through shared family tree connections, you can contact cousins, verify information, and expand your family tree—no swab or spit required.
Dedicated to Genealogy since 1986, Horowitz was the teacher and the study guide editor of the family history project "Searching for My Roots" in Venezuela for 15 years. He is involved in several crowdsource digitization and transcription projects and is president of the Israel Genealogy Research Association (IGRA) and has held leadership positions with the IAJGS. Since 2006 Horowitz has been working at MyHeritage as a liaison to genealogy societies, bloggers and media, as well as lecturing, and attending conferences around the world.
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• Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026
• Time: Social with refreshments & library access begins at 1:30 p.m.;
Program – 2 p.m.
• Place: Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services
14041 Icot Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760
• Program: "Finding My DNA Cousin without a DNA Test"​​
• Speaker: Genealogist Daniel Horowitz
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Attendees can socialize and use JGSTB’s library before the presentation. The program is free to members and $5 for non-members. Dues 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@tampabay.rr.com.
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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:​​​
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Please bring food donations to JGSTB meetings. You can donate debit cards or cash to Gulf Coast JFCS in person or through their website or through its Amazon store.​
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April 12 -- TBA
May 17 -- TBA
June 14 -- TBA