Do you know what you're looking for, but don't know where to find it? New to the world of genealogical research and don't even know what you're looking for? Never fear - JFRA can help you. We have planned field trips to archives and museums, with guides, to help you get the most from your visit to those valuable sources. Look into our Past Trips here
Notifications of upcoming courses and field trips will be posted here as they become available, so keep checking back.

Date	Topic	Admission	Contact
Wednesday May 30th 2007	Beit Ariella library complex in Tel Aviv The lectures will be in Hebrew - but we will translate if necessary.	There is no charge - people should make their own travel arrangements - car/taxi/bus - but please reserve your place. Please arrive by 11:15 so we can start promptly.	Ingrid
11:30 - 12:00 - Overview of the Ahad Ha'am Library by the librarian. This library has many Yizkor books and deals mostly wtih the history of Eretz Yisroel. 12:00 - 13:00 - Research in the library. 13:00 - 14:00 - break. There is a lovely little cafeteria at the entrance to the library. 14:00 - 14:30 - Overview of the Rambam Library by the librarian. This library has many books on Rabbinical families, among other things. From 14:30......Research in the library

 

Past Trips

Date	Topic	Admission	Contact
25 December 2006 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.	Central Zionist Archives Jerusalem	There is no charge for archives entry We are planning a joint mini-bus from Raanana via Petah Tikvah to Jerusalem - please indicate if you wish to join us. There will be a charge for this. Members: NIS 60 Others: NIS 95	Sherry
We arrive at 10.30 and will have a lecture and orientation session about everything held at the CZA, and how to search, with emphasis on genealogical resources. This will take until about 1pm. If there is any particular topic anyone wants covered, please let me know and the guide will make sure she gives all information about that subject. Also, if anyone wants to do private research and have an individual session with an expert, you can book a time that morning. Please let me know and I will pass on details for you. Of course, you can do you own private research during the time we have there. Sherry, who initiated the trip, says it is worthwhile to listen to all the details of resources - and it is a place to visit many times for research. We have enough people for a minibus from Raanana going via Petach Tikva. There are one or two places left. Please also inform us if you are making your own way there.

 

Date	Place	Tipe	Topic	Results
6 January 2003	Yad VaShem Library and Archives, Jerusalem	Full day trip	Learn to use the Library and Database. The library staff will give explanations and guidance in using the resources.	Pictures and coments