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News News from IAJGS 30th IAJGS International Conference
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September 29, 2009 Go west, genealogists! The website for the 30th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy is now live ! Come visit us. The Jewish Genealogical Society of Los Angeles is your enthusiastic host for this event, taking place from July 11-16, 2010 at the JW Marriott Hotel at L.A. Live, downtown Los Angeles' new entertainment and cultural complex. Are you passionate about genealogy, but haven't attended a onference before? Have you been going for years and wonder what's special about this one? The 2010 conference will offer rich content, unparalleled learning and networking opportunities, and the intangible experience of connecting with others as obsessed as you are about tracing their family trees.Whether you are a seasoned pro or absolute beginner, there will be a slate of workshops, lectures, films and panels on global Jewish history, resources and methodology that will educate and engage you for five and a half days. Our website provides program, travel, and venue information, plus an FAQ section which should answer most of your early queries. The Call for Papers begins on November 15th and registration will open on January 15th, but hotel reservations can be made now. Take a stroll through our site to learn more. If you really want to be in the loop with breaking news, sign up for our conference newsletter. The JewishGen conference discussion group doesn't open until January 2010. You can also keep up with our website blog and Facebook accounts. We value your opinions and encourage you to contribute and/or volunteer to make this the best conference ever. Go to the "Contact" or "Volunteer" or "Sponsor" links on the site to reach us. Consider making this a true vacation by arriving early or staying late and traveling the length of our beautiful state and throughou the west. And remember: the number one reason to attend an IAJGS conference is the people -- friends and relatives, learning and collaborating in a unique, collective experience. (This is an important message for you to getout to all your JGS members who may not be familiar with these conferences.) For Jewish genealogists, there's nothing like it. Spread the word! The Jewish Genealogical Society of Los Angeles looks forward to welcoming all of our colleagues in the US and throughout the world in July 2010! 2010 IAJGS Conference Co-Chairs Pamela Weisberger Sandy Malek Ann Harris Lois Ogilby Rosen This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it |