Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh
Groundbreaking at Beth Israel Center. (File photo)
July 24, 2026, 3:27 pm
South Hills Jewish life explored at upcoming Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh event
'When people are interested in other people, or even American history, there’s so many fascinating things'
By Adam Reinherz
Preserving history piece by piece. (Photo by Thiago José Amaral via Pexels)
May 11, 2026, 4:08 pm
JGS program welcomes professional genealogist Janette Silverman
'We can't restore the people that are gone to life, but we can restore them to living memory'
By Adam Reinherz
Steve Jaron, president of the Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh, prepares for a program. (Photo courtesy of he Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh)
January 15, 2026, 2:17 pm
Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh marks 10 years with growing membership and expanded programming
Through hybrid and online-only gatherings, group enables like-minded individuals to explore their own histories while creating community
By Adam Reinherz
Author, journalist and genealogist Dan Rottenerg is coming to Pittsburgh. (Photo courtesy of Dan Rottenberg)
July 11, 2025, 9:29 am
‘Father of Jewish Genealogy’ Dan Rottenberg to speak at Heinz History Center
'When you trace your ancestors, you learn more about yourself, you learn more about history, and you are able to place your ancestors in the context of history. It's a really personal way to tie yourself into the rest of the world'
By Adam Reinherz
Photo by Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca VHIR via Flickr at flickr.com/photos/75896008@N08/6860052836
October 7, 2022, 11:49 am
Journalist explains the perils and ethical dilemmas of DNA tests
Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh welcomes Libby Copeland for discussion about modern search of self
By Adam Reinherz
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