The Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon
Invites you, your family and friends to our
Sunday, May 16, 2010 Brunch
With presentations by guest speaker
Hal Bookbinder
Enjoy two programs with a tasty brunch sandwiched in between
Why did our Ancestors Leave a Nice Place like the Pale?
Locating Lost Classmates: or how your missing people can be found
Why did our Ancestors Leave a Nice Place like the Pale? In 1880 fully 80% of our ancestors lived in Poland and the Pale of Jewish Settlement in western Russia. We all know of the pogroms (organized violence) and mass exodus of our ancestors to points west over the next generation. This talk will provide background on the 120 years of the Pale from its formation at the turn of the 19th century to its dissolution during the First World War. It will provide some context to our ancestor's lives in the Pale, and of course, their decision to leave everything they had known to make new lives in the West.
Date: Sunday May 16, 2010
Time: 10:30 am to 2:00 pm doors will open early for schmoozing and research help
Place: Ahavath Achim, 3225 SW Barbur Blvd., Portland, OR
Cost: $7 for members, $9 for non-members. New members are invited to join at sign-in.
Please RSVP for this Annual Brunch Program so that we can be prepared for all attendees. To RSVP, or for more information, send an email to JGSOregon@gmail.com with your name and the number of attendees. Alternatively, you may call Barbara Hershey with the same info at 503-249-1976.
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