Presentations

I present on a variety of topics related to Jewish genealogy, including surname patterns, research strategies, and case studies. My talks range from broad overviews to more focused deep dives into specific research challenges.

Below is a selection of current and past presentations.

Exploring Your Dutch Ashkenazi Heritage

An overview of researching Dutch Ashkenazi families, including migration patterns, surname development, and key resources for tracing families in the Netherlands and beyond.

Presented at:

  • IAJGS Conference – Orlando (2017)

  • JGS of San Francisco (2023)

  • JGS of Greater Miami (2023)

  • JGS of Utah (2024)

  • IAJGS Conference – Ft. Wayne (2025)

  • JGS of Orange County (2026)


Genealogical Resources in Western Pennsylvania

A guide to key resources for researching families in Western Pennsylvania, including regional archives, historical context, and strategies for navigating local records. Presented as part of my role as President of the Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh.

Presented at:

  • IAJGS Conference – Cleveland (2019)

  • IAJGS Conference – Philadelphia (2024)

Presentations in Development

The following topics are currently in development and may be available in the future:

  • From Family Tree to Public Memory

  • Tracing Tillingers

  • Dutch Jewish Case Studies (working title)

  • A German Jewish Family from Western Germany