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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  
What is coming in May 2025: 
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When:  Sunday, ​May 18, 2025 
Where:  Hybrid - in-person or by Zoom
​Time:  1:30 Our Program Speaker Starts

Speaker:  Kitty Cooper
Topic:   Working With Jewish DNA and GED Match
​For more information, visit the About our Next Program Page.

Click here to register.  Registration is free for both members and non-members.



Early CT Jewish Families

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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.


What's New

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


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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.

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Recent Member Accomplishments

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​JGSCT member, Deborah Holman, recently published her first book: Nothing Really Bad Will Happen, available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle formats.

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of historical upheaval, this poignant narrative delves into the enduring legacy of her great-grandfather, Sigmund Lichtenthal, an Austrian hat-maker whose life is irrevocably altered by the rise of Hitler's regime in 1938. The title encapsulates Sigmund's obstinate refusal to acknowledge the dangerous situation unfolding around him, embodying his unwavering optimism amidst adversity.



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:
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*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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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Board
    • JGSCT History
  • Programs
    • About Our Next Program
    • Upcoming Programs: Save the Date
    • Marcia Indianer Meyers' Memorial Lecture
    • The Writers' Group
    • IAJGS Conferences
    • Past Programs
  • JGSCT Library
  • Resources
    • CT Resources
    • Jewish Genealogy Resources
    • Early CT Jewish Families
    • Speakers Bureau
  • JOIN / RENEW
  • Contact Us
  • Members Only
    • Research Area Input Form
    • Member Research Areas
    • The JGSCT Google Group
    • Writer's Group Resources
    • Quest Back Issues
    • Handouts
    • Past Webinar Videos
    • Bylaws