Yitzhak Berchunsky
ca 1880 |
Welcome to the Orange County Jewish Genealogical Society! The OCJGS is your resource in Orange County, California, for all things related to finding your Jewish roots.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned expert, you will find our monthly meetings stimulating and informative. In addition to meetings, hands-on workshops, and special events, members also have access to an excellent library of books and magazines pertinent to Jewish genealogy. The Orange County Jewish Genealogical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We are a member of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies. Remember the Days of Old; Ask your father and he will tell you, your elders and they will explain to you. (Deut. 32:7)
זכר ימות עולם בינו שנות דור ודור שאל אביך ויגדך זקניך ויאמרו לך פרשת האזינו |
Calendar of EventsWorld-Class Speakers!We have a lineup of truly world class speakers coming to you wherever in the world you are, from wherever in the world they are. We normally meet the 4th Sunday of each month.
Virtual meetings are via Zoom. You must register in advance by clicking the link for the meeting you want to attend. Registration only takes a few seconds. Attendance at virtual meetings is free to OCJGS members. If you are not a member, please consider joining. Otherwise, the charge for non-members is $5. Please visit the Membership page to join or pay your $5 fee. April 27 at 10:00 am (Pacific time zone)
Jerry Scherer The Power of AI in Jewish Genealogy 
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing Jewish genealogy, making research faster, smarter, and more accessible. In this presentation, I’ll explore how AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Bing Copilot can assist in uncovering family history, breaking through genealogical brick walls, and enhancing research efficiency.
I’ll share real-world examples from my own genealogical research and discuss my experience developing and delivering Jewish Genealogy in the Digital Age, a 5-week course where AI chatbots played an active role in both course creation and live classroom instruction. Whether you’re new to AI or already experimenting with it, this talk will offer practical insights on leveraging AI for your family history research. Jerry Scherer, the son of Holocaust survivors, was born in Siberia and—by Yad Vashem’s definition—is considered a Holocaust survivor by just three days. After spending three years in a Displaced Persons camp, his family emigrated to Montreal in 1949. A lifelong educator in mathematics and technology, Jerry has extensive experience integrating technology into education. As vice president of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto, he is a leading voice in harnessing AI for genealogical research and education. His innovative 5-week course, Jewish Genealogy in the Digital Age, showcased how AI chatbots can play a major role in course development and deliver live instruction. Jerry has presented at local synagogues, Jewish Genealogical Societies, Jewish organizations, Limmud, and other community events. His engaging talks on AI-powered genealogy—highlighting how tools like ChatGPT and Bing Copilot can assist researchers—have sparked widespread interest in integrating AI technology into family history research. Register in advance for this Zoom presentation. Click this link to register.
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