Genealogical Society
For more information regarding the JGST, please contact Phil Goldfarb.
Why a Jewish Genealogical Society?
- Discover, develop and preserve a sense of history and connection with your family, your “roots” and your heritage.
- Discover, develop and preserve a sense of continuity with Jews throughout the world, in the United States, in Oklahoma and in Tulsa.
- Learn about the who, what, when, why, and where of your ancestors…think history, heritage, education!
- We owe it to our past generations to remember.
- We owe it to our future generations to remember.
Jewish Genealogical Society of Tulsa’s Goals
- Establish a scholarly organization with the goal of pursuing, encouraging and preserving Jewish family history and genealogical data.
- Assist and promote the research of Jewish family history while elevating the status and role of genealogy in the Community.
- Provide opportunities for sharing Jewish Genealogical information.
- Develop interesting exhibits and programs for The Sherwin Miller Museum as well as traveling exhibits to be used for national recognition for the Museum, the Society and for our Community.
Strategies to Achieving Goals
- Establish a scholarly organization with the goal of pursuing, encouraging and preserving Jewish family history and genealogical data.
- Assist and promote the research of Jewish family history while elevating the status and role of genealogy in the Community.
- Provide opportunities for sharing Jewish Genealogical information.
Becoming a Member
- Dues for Jewish Genealogical Society: $18 per year
- All members of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Tulsa must have a membership to The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art.
- Students: $25 (Society dues waived)
- Senior Adults (over 55): $35
- Adult: $50
- Family: $75
- Friend: $125
- Other levels
Jewish Genealogical Societies Background
- The first Jewish Genealogical Society began in New York City in 1977.
- The International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) was founded in 1988 with 80 active societies around the world including 24 international societies and 52 active societies throughout the United States. We are members!
- International meetings occur yearly.
- We are the first and only Jewish Genealogical Society in the State of Oklahoma.
Past Meeting Topics
- Genealogy 101
- Using social and business networks as a genealogical tool
- How to Host a Family Reunion
- From Shtetl to Sooner State
- The biggest myth in Jewish genealogy
- The best use of your computer in genealogy and how to back up files
- Jewish surnames from the Russian Empire
- How to break down brick walls
- The International Tracing Service
- Using Family Tree Maker
- Prairie Landsman
- Joint meeting with the Jewish Historical Society of Texas
Press
intro copy + link to press kit
