Wednesday, September 10
Belarus Special Interest Group (SIG) in Room 1 [Marvin Lopatin], 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Program: The Cantonists
Guest Speaker: Larry Domnitch

Larry Domnitch, author of "The Cantonists: The Jewish Children's Army of the Czar," will review the history of the Cantonist period and discuss his recently published book.

The Cantonist era was a terrifying episode in Jewish history, and one that is etched in the collective memory of the Jewish people. Tsar Nicholas of Russia conscripted thousands of Jewish children some as young as 6 years old into his army for up to 25 years!        

Also on the program, an update on the IAJGS Conference held this August in Chicago. Members who attended will report on the latest genealogy news.

Wednesday, October 29
(Note the date change because of the high holidays.)
Hungary/Romania Special Interest Group (SIG) in Room 1 [Natalie Hamburg], 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Lithuania Special Interest Group (SIG) in Room 2 [Sylvia Nusinov], 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Program: The Musical Chicago and All That Genealogical Jazz
Guest Speaker: Ron Arons

And you thought Jews didn’t commit crimes! Or you thought the number of Jews who broke the law was small. Think again. Ron Arons has spent much of the past decade researching Jewish criminals – big name gangsters and lesser-known individuals.

The Broadway musical and Hollywood movie “Chicago” were based on the stories of two real-life women by the name of Belva and Beulah. Just as in the show and movie, these women killed their lovers. By collecting standard genealogical documents, Ron Arons piece together their lives as well as puts their tales into context relating to Chicago history.

Wednesday, November 12
Galicia Special Interest Group (SIG) in Room 1 [Mark Jacobson], 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Program: TBA

Wednesday, November 19
Program: MiniConference/Workshop

Additional Program Information

WHERE: Beifield Auditorium and Lecture Rooms, Sandler Center for Jewish Life Enhancement, Levis JCC Campus, Glades Road and 95th Ave. South, Boca Raton

FEES: (includes lunch) Members: $25.00, Non Members and "Walk-ins" $30.00
TIME:  Registration: 9:30 am
Lectures begin at 10 am
Final lecture session: 3:15 pm – 4 pm

Kosher Box Lunch: 12 Noon-1 pm
Continuous coffee service and snacks set-up.

Chairperson: Sylvia Nusinov

Wednesday, December 10
Poland Special Interest Group (SIG) in Room 1 [Paul Baranik], 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Program: TBA

Wednesday, January 14
Belarus Special Interest Group (SIG) in Room 1 [Marvin Lopatin], 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Program: TBA

Wednesday, February 11
Hungary/Romania Special Interest Group (SIG) in Room 1 [Natalie Hamburg], 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Lithuania Special Interest Group (SIG) in Room 2 [Sylvia Nusinov], 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Program: Steve Morse

Sunday, March 1
Program: Chai Luncheon

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Time: 11:30 am - 3:00 pm
Place: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach (near the WPB airport)
Menu: 3 course luncheon, three choices of entree, plus many happy surprises.
Price: TBA (but less than last year)

Wednesday, March 11
Galicia Special Interest Group (SIG) in Room 1 [Mark Jacobson], 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Program: Arnold Tolkin

Wednesday, April 22
Date change because of Passover
Poland Special Interest Group (SIG) in Room 1 [Paul Baranik], 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Program: TBA

Wednesday, May 13
Program: TBA