Jewish Genealogy Society of Greater Washington
Leadership
The JGSGW Board of Directors is composed of elected officers and individuals appointed from the general membership. Elected officials serve a two-year term.
Board of Directors, 2015-2017
Elected Officers:
Eugene Alpert
Marlene Bishow
Linda Orenstein
Marshall Fritz
Robin Meltzer
Sonia Pasis
Debra Dworski
Victor Cohen
Lewis Cohen
Appointed Board Members:
Faith Klein
Ed Fox
Ernest Fine
Vera Finberg
Jan Fine Open
Leesa Shem-Tov
Past President
Technology
Membership DB
Librarian
Mishpacha Editor
Speaker's Bureau
Research
President
Vice-President, Programs
Vice-President, Membership
Vice-President, Logistics
Vice President, Communications
Corresponding Secretary
Recording Secretary
Treasurer
Member-At-Large
About The Society
The Jewish Genealogy Society of Greater Washington (JGSGW), an independent non-profit educational organization of more than 250 members, is based in Rockville, Maryland. The society was founded in 1980. It is one of the oldest societies of its kind in the United States.
The society provides a common meeting place for those persons interested in tracing their Jewish ancestral roots and promotes genealogical education in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia. The Society is open to all those interested in Jewish genealogy.
By-laws
The By-laws for the JGSGW were adopted on May 3, 1981 and have been periodically modified, withe the last update on March 10, 2013. To save or print a copy of the current By-laws, click here.
Mission
Under development.
The primary goal of the JGSGW is be to educate its members and the general public about Jewish genealogy research and, in the spirit of l’dor v’dor, to support the transfer of Jewish family history from generation to generation.
More specifically, this organization strives to:
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Collect, preserve, and disseminate Jewish genealogical knowledge and information
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Promote interest in genealogical research
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Stimulate and provide instruction in the use of research methodology and in the adherence to standards of accuracy and thoroughness in research
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Foster careful documentation and to promote scholarly genealogical writing and publication
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Promote the preservation of Jewish genealogical records and resources