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Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art

Jewish Genealogical Society of Tulsa

Why a Jewish Genealogical Society?

  • Develop, discover and preserve a sense of history and connection with your family, your "roots" and our heritage
  • Develop, discover and preserve a sense of continuance with Jews throughout the World, in the United States, in Oklahoma and in Tulsa
  • Learn about the who, what, when, why, and where of your ancestors..think history, heritage, education!
  • We owe it to our parents, grandparents, great-grandparents and past generations to remember
  • We owe it to our children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and future generations to remember

Jewish Genealogical Society of Tulsa's Goals

  • Establish a scholarly organization with the goal of pursuing, encouraging and preserving Jewish family history and genealogical data.
  • Assist and promote the research of Jewish family history while elevating the status and role of genealogy in the Community.
  • Provide opportunities for sharing Jewish Genealogical information.
  • Develop interesting exhibits and programs for The Sherwin Miller Museum as well as traveling exhibits to be used for national recognition for the Museum, the Society and for our Community.

Strategies to Achieving Goals

  • Establishing a Jewish Genealogy Study and Research Center
  • Develop Traveling Jewish Genealogical Exhibit for Museum
  • Bi-Monthly Meetings to help members find their roots, bring in speakers and to share information
    • First Sunday, every other month
      (except during summer)
    • Feb, Apr, Jun, Oct, Dec
    • Starting at 2pm
    • Barbara and Dave Sylvan Auditorium

Markovitz Jewish Genealogy Study and Research Center

  • Two high speed internet connected "State of the Art" Multimedia Computers, Large 19" Monitors, Laser Printer/scanner/copier/fax thanks to a donation by The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation and Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Foundation
  • Library of magazines, journals and books
  • On-Line access to WorldAncestry.com
  • On-Line "favorites" access to all major genealogy Web Sites
  • Private, quiet area for research
  • ALL FREE FOR MEMBERS!

Journals, Newsletters, Magazines, Books ordered for Study

  • Ancestry Magazine
  • Avotaynu Journal
  • Everton's Genealogical Magazine
  • Family Chronicle Magazine
  • Family Tree Magazine
  • Heritage Quest Magazine
  • What's Nu? Newsletter
  • Getting Started in Jewish Genealogy (book)
  • ALL FREE FOR MEMBERS!

Internet Sites

Becoming a Member

  • Dues for Jewish Genealogical Society: $18 per year
  • All Members of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Tulsa must become at least a basic Member of The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art.
    • Students: $25 (Society dues waived)
    • Senior Adults (over 55): $35
    • Adult: $40
    • Family: $60
    • Friend: $100
    • Other levels

Jewish Genealogical Societies Background

  • The first Jewish genealogical society began in New York City in 1977
  • The International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) founded 1988
    • 80 active societies around the world including 24 international societies
    • 52 active societies throughout the United States (we will be the 53rd)
  • National Meetings Yearly
    • 2007 Salt Lake City
    • 2008 Chicago
  • This is the first and only Jewish genealogical society in Tulsa and the State of Oklahoma.