2025-2026 PROGRAMS

We are excited to offer the following programs for 2025-2026.  All are free and open to the public. A printable flyer of our 2025-2026 programs is available here.  All times listed are United States Eastern Time.

• February 15, 2026, “AI and Genealogy with Steve Little” – Steve Little, founder of AI Genealogy Insights and AI Program Director for the National Genealogical Society, will present two virtual programs for us in February. He’ll begin at 2:00 Eastern time with “Most Effective Uses of AI in the Genealogy Space,” and will continue at 3:30 p.m. Eastern time with “Three AI-Powered Genealogy Projects to Illustrate GenAI Tools.” Register HERE for this virtual program.
• May 3, 2026, “Jewish Genealogy Using Polish Records” – We’re excited to present a unique “hybrid” program in May with Hadassah Lipsius and Anna Wiernicka. Hadassah will present in-person at the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. She’ll discuss “Polish Jewish Research – The JRI-Poland Experience.” Learn how to use this fabulous online resource to find vital records, census lists, and more! Then Anna Wiernicka will join us virtually from Poland at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Her presentation, “Was My Ancestor Rich or Poor: What We Can Find from Polish Business Court Records,” will reveal hidden records found within the business court records held by the Polish State Archives. Hadassah is a longtime board member of JRI-Poland and has worked with us as co-chair of the 2025 IAJGS Conference in Fort Wayne. Dr. Anna Wiernicka is a professional genealogist in Poland. She and Hadassah continue to collaborate and uncover interesting stories from their deep dives into the Polish State Archives.

Looking for more programs? The International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies has an online calendar of JGS events. Our very own Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center also offers many virtual programs.