The IAJGS has issued a Call for Proposals for the 42st Annual IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy, to be held in Philadelphia, PA, August 21-25, 2022. The deadline for submissions is November 21.
Reflecting on the location of the 2022 Conference, the Call states, there is a series of themed tracks to link various presentations throughout the Conference.
Proposed abstracts which meet one of the following theme categories are encouraged. Other broad topics in Jewish Genealogy are encouraged as well. The 2022 Conference tracks are:
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- Life in the 19th and 20th Century: Looking at the everyday professional lives, interaction with non-Jewish neighbors, and the community religious life in cities, towns, and shtetls offers new insights into our history. Presentations from a wide range of regions everywhere in the world are encouraged
- Jewish Pennsylvania: Sessions exploring the impact of the Pennsylvania Jewish Communities from colonial times to today. Information including various settlements in Pennsylvania and the neighboring states are also of interest.
- Methodology Track: Employing tools such as innovative organizational techniques, facial recognition, or Google tools enhances the next steps of genealogical research by using advanced computer technology.
- Beginners Track: For those who consider themselves new to Jewish genealogy, have never attended an IAJGS conference, or just feel a need to step up their skills in basic areas, these sessions offer guidance and a path to begin research.
- DNA Insights for Genealogy Track: Becoming more knowledgeable of all that DNA understanding and analysis offers beyond paper records is a critical component for modern genealogical research.
- Memories Using Stories, Photos and Video: Systems to preserve the stories, photos, and memories of your family to be treasured for generations to come through multiple media methods is an obligation for all genealogists. Sessions teaching these techniques involving both traditional and digital methods are encouraged.
Submissions must be made through the IAJGS web site.
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