Philadelphia to Host International Conference on Genealogy

July 02, 2009

Mark your calendars for the International Conference on Jewish Genealogy, Aug. 2 to Aug. 7, at the Sheraton City Center, 17th and Race streets in Philadelphia. The program will feature more than 200 presentations and workshops on all aspects of Jewish family history research offered by respected authorities from across the globe.

Conference sponsors -- the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies and the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Philadelphia -- are offering a special discounted daily registration rate of $40 to area synagogues and Jewish organizations.

Groups of 20 should assign a liaison to collect the names and money by July 15. First, visit the conference Web site (www.philly2009.org) to review program offerings, and then select a day. Group members may then come to the Sheraton at any time on their selected day and enjoy full access to all programs that do not require an additional fee.

For more information, call David Mink, conference co-chair along with Anne Feder Lee, at 267-318-7092.