The International Association of Jewish Genealogical Society's 35th Conference is the leading genealogy event of the year for people researching their Jewish family history. Only once a decade is this annual conference held in Jerusalem.
Taking advantage of the incredible resources in Jerusalem, conference participants can link with others researching their extended families or their home towns in the old country. Leading genealogy software companies will be present and the conference provides an opportunity to access data bases on site including Yad Vashem, The Museum of the Diaspora, Keren Kayemet Golden Books, Ancestry.com, MyHeritage.com, FamilySearch.org, JewishGen.org and others.
Conference Chairman, Michael Goldstein, a Jerusalem genealogical researcher and IAJGS Conference Chairman believes that "Jewish genealogy is an excellent bridge to personalize Jewish people-hood, history, identity and continuity. The IAJGS conference offers a major opportunity for teachers, researchers, hobbyists and novices to explore their Jewish roots and build their family trees." The Conference features over 200 programs, simultaneous translation in multiple languages, and some 800 attendees from more than 15 countries.
"We anticipate a large contingent of Israelis, both members of local genealogical associations and interested individuals," says Garri Regev, President of the Israel Genealogy Research Association (IGRA) and member of the IAGJS Board and Conference steering committee.
Participants in the conference will have additional options to take advantage of the special pre-conference Shabbaton, Family Reunion Planning, Resource Center, an Interactive Exhibitor Hall and Exploration Sunday (touring and research opportunities around Israel).
In the current world climate, attending the IAJGS conference in Jerusalem this summer is an active statement of support of Jerusalem, the Jewish people and Israel. Some Conference participants are looking to reclaim their Jewish identities, others are looking to trace their roots back to Jerusalem but all desire to renew lost connections, share memories and connect the past toward building the future. The IAJGS 2015 Conference offers the incredible opportunity to discover history within the thriving culture of the people and the city of Jerusalem.
The earlier you register the higher your chances of winning valuable raffle prizes being raffled each month prior to the conference only from among conference registrants. Check out our website for registration and more information: www.iajgs2015.org Genealogy Conference (IAJGS) Jerusalem 2015
2 February 2015
22 January 2015
Faces behind the Data
By Yocheved Gottesman, Grantwriter at IsraelGrants
I was at my neighbor’s apartment one Friday night when her newly married daughter-in-law was there. As we conversed lightly, I asked her about her work. I had been aware that this young lady, while being well trained in computer programming, had encountered considerable difficulty finding a job. After many months of looking for a job, she had finally found work.
“I work at NetSource in Beit Shemesh and I really enjoy it,” was her reply. NetSource. The name rang a bell. Of course! NetSource is one of Temech’s projects!
As the IsraelGrants account manager for Temech, a Jerusalem-based nonprofit, I have written grant proposals for their Employer Based Training Program, a groundbreaking project which identifies employers willing to commit to hiring Chareidi women following specialized training under Temech’s auspices. The participants are ultimately integrated in the company’s work force.
“Oh, that’s Temech’s project,” I commented knowingly. She nodded enthusiastically. “That’s right! They’re unbelievable! They created a customized department especially for us. There’s a great bunch of religious women there. It’s because of them that I have this job! Do you know them? Do you know Yael?”
Do I know them? I’ve written countless grant proposals, letters, and PR materials for Temech. Of course I know who Temech is! Of course I know what they do! Of course I know all about their EBT Program!
Yes, I know who Temech is. But thanks to my neighbor, I have now come to know the personal angle of Temech. It’s not just about numbers and facts, geographical regions and interest areas, goals and objectives, income and expense figures. It’s about real people whose lives are being changed for the better. It’s about real women who are able to utilize their intelligence and training in a work place that respects their values and lifestyle. It’s about women who feel empowered by a satisfying job and respectable income.
Describing goals and objectives on paper, classifying and contacting potential funders, doing mathematical gymnastics on project budgets… It can get overwhelming and to be honest, at times, tedious. But when facing a smiling, intelligent, young Chareidi woman who is talking enthusiastically about her stimulating job and extolling Temech’s merits, I felt gratified to be having a share in their work.
When a large grant was approved for Temech a few weeks after this encounter, I celebrated not just the successful outcome of my efforts, but also how it would enhance the lives of countless others out there!
I was at my neighbor’s apartment one Friday night when her newly married daughter-in-law was there. As we conversed lightly, I asked her about her work. I had been aware that this young lady, while being well trained in computer programming, had encountered considerable difficulty finding a job. After many months of looking for a job, she had finally found work.
“I work at NetSource in Beit Shemesh and I really enjoy it,” was her reply. NetSource. The name rang a bell. Of course! NetSource is one of Temech’s projects!
As the IsraelGrants account manager for Temech, a Jerusalem-based nonprofit, I have written grant proposals for their Employer Based Training Program, a groundbreaking project which identifies employers willing to commit to hiring Chareidi women following specialized training under Temech’s auspices. The participants are ultimately integrated in the company’s work force.
“Oh, that’s Temech’s project,” I commented knowingly. She nodded enthusiastically. “That’s right! They’re unbelievable! They created a customized department especially for us. There’s a great bunch of religious women there. It’s because of them that I have this job! Do you know them? Do you know Yael?”
Do I know them? I’ve written countless grant proposals, letters, and PR materials for Temech. Of course I know who Temech is! Of course I know what they do! Of course I know all about their EBT Program!
Yes, I know who Temech is. But thanks to my neighbor, I have now come to know the personal angle of Temech. It’s not just about numbers and facts, geographical regions and interest areas, goals and objectives, income and expense figures. It’s about real people whose lives are being changed for the better. It’s about real women who are able to utilize their intelligence and training in a work place that respects their values and lifestyle. It’s about women who feel empowered by a satisfying job and respectable income.
Describing goals and objectives on paper, classifying and contacting potential funders, doing mathematical gymnastics on project budgets… It can get overwhelming and to be honest, at times, tedious. But when facing a smiling, intelligent, young Chareidi woman who is talking enthusiastically about her stimulating job and extolling Temech’s merits, I felt gratified to be having a share in their work.
When a large grant was approved for Temech a few weeks after this encounter, I celebrated not just the successful outcome of my efforts, but also how it would enhance the lives of countless others out there!
21 December 2014
איך להפוך "לא" ל"כן"
לפני מספר שנים, ליוויתי תורם פוטנציאלי בביקורו בפרויקטים בשטח. אחד מהמקומות אותם פקדנו, היה כפר הנוער עיינות. צוות הכפר הציג בפנינו תוכנית להכשרה מקצועית עם מסלול מיוחד להכשרת שפים עתידיים. לאחר הביקור, התורם העביר ביקורת נוקבת בנוגע לרמת התחזוקה של המטבח וכליו, ובנוגע להיבטים אחרים של התוכנית.
לאחר מכן, העברתי למנהל הכפר את הערותיו של התורם הפוטנציאלי והוא נעלב והגיב בהתגוננות. הוא טען כי מי שאינו מתמצא בהשקעה הרבה שהשקיעו בתוכנית, אינו רשאי לבקר אותה כה קשות. במחשבה שנייה, הוא הסיק כי אכן בעיות אלה ראויות להתייחסות ולתיקון לפני כל פנייה נוספת לבקשת מימון. במשך השנתיים הבאות, המנהל שמר על קשר עם התורם ועדכן אותו לגבי השינויים אותם הנהיגו בכפר כתוצאה מהביקורת שלו. בחודש שעבר, התורם הסכים לבקר שוב בכפר ואף זכה לטעום מארוחת מלכים אשר התקיימה במטבח מצוחצח, מעשה ידיהם של התלמידים במגמה, לבושי מדים לבנים נקיים להפליא. כל אחד מהשפים הצעירים הכין מנה נפרדת, תאר את המנה, דיבר על הרקע האישי שלו ועל תכניותיו לעתיד. לאחר הארוחה, הפנייה לתורם כללה בקשה למענק של $20,000. מוסר ההשכל: לפעמים התשובה "לא" כשהיא מתקבלת ברוח הנכונה, יכולה להפוך ל"כן", אם נקשיב עם אוזן קשובה לביקורת.
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