Welcome
Welcome to the Jewish Genealogical Society of Connecticut. Explore our website and consider becoming a member to unlock even more benefits. In addition to our monthly meetings, members gain access to exclusive perks such as joining our Writer's Group, accessing our Member's Only area, and receiving copies of Quest, our quarterly digital magazine. Join us for an enriching journey of discovery and connection.
Upcoming Programs - Please note the change of speakers for our February program
What is coming in February 2025:
When: Sunday, February 16, 2025
Time: 1:30 pm - virtual meeting
Speaker: Steve Little
Topic: Genealogy Meets AI: A Friendly Guide to the Latest Research Tools
For more information and to register for the Zoom link, click here. Registration is free for both members and non-members and the link will be published soon.
What is coming in February 2025:
When: Sunday, February 16, 2025
Time: 1:30 pm - virtual meeting
Speaker: Steve Little
Topic: Genealogy Meets AI: A Friendly Guide to the Latest Research Tools
For more information and to register for the Zoom link, click here. Registration is free for both members and non-members and the link will be published soon.
Early CT Jewish Families |
Some of our members and friends of our members had families that settled in Connecticut at the turn of the 20th century. To learn about these families, visit our Early CT Jewish Families page under the Resources section.
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What's New

Congratulations to JGSCT member Phil Karlin for designing our new winning logo.

Congratulations to member Deborah S. Holman for being awarded the the Richard G. Tomlinson Literary Award at the Connecticut Society of Genealogists, Inc. Family History Day Conference! Deborah was cheered on by her daughter and by two of her JGSCT friends.
Recent Member Accomplishments |
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The story weaves together the threads of history, loss, and family bonds, transporting readers through time to witness the indomitable resilience of the human spirit across generations.
Deborah also heads up our Writer's Group and is the editor of Quest, our genealogy magazine.
Membership Benefits
There are many benefits to being a member of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Connecticut. They include:
*Access to Connecticut Jewish Genealogy expertise
*Members only website content
*Free access to live and recorded webinar programs
*Quarterly issues of Quest, the digital magazine of JGSCT, including back issues
*Access to the JGSCT library at Temple Sinai
*Participation in the JGSCT Writers' Group
*Access to the JGSCT Google Group Discussion List
We hope you will join us.
Download the JGSCT Membership Brochure to learn more about us. You can join or renew your membership by mailing in a check and completing the form found in the brochure, or you can renew or join online.

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Join or renew your JGSCT membership for 2025 if you have not yet done so!