Who We Are – Santa Cruz Jewish Genealogy Society

The Santa Cruz Jewish Genealogy Society is a non-profit volunteer organization established in 2021. SCJGS is a member of the IAJGS, the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies affiliated with over eighty other Jewish genealogical societies. Anyone interested in Jewish genealogy is welcome to become a member regardless of skill level or geographic location . We encourage our members to volunteer their skills and time to sustain and improve the organization.

The objectives of the SCJGS are:

Host monthly presentation by excellent speakers and professional genealogists.
To share and increase awareness of genealogical information, techniques, and research tools with people interested in Jewish genealogy and family history.
To promote interest and personal engagement in genealogical research.
To provide instruction in research methodology, the utilization of resources and adherence to high standards of accuracy and thoroughness.
To foster careful documentation and scholarly genealogical writing and publication.
To promote the preservation of genealogical records and resources.
To hold meetings for the instruction and education of its members and the general public.
To build a member community, provide a forum.”genichat”, for member discussion and provide hands-on mentoring, and brick-wall discussions and assistance.