Introduction to Jewish Genealogy

Introduction to Jewish Genealogy
with Judi Gyory Missel

Monday, Jan. 5 | 10 a.m.

Genealogy is the study of one’s ancestors using all kinds of records and tools to understand the story of their everyday lives. Jewish Genealogy specifically is often complicated by where our ancestors lived and the languages they spoke. However, solving the puzzle of your family is ultimately a rewarding experience for you and your descendants. This introduction to Jewish Genealogy will give you a basic overview of what is possible and how to begin your genealogy journey.

Please join Judi Gyory Missel for this one hour, in-person introductory class at the EVJCC. She will continue with a more in-depth four-week free online class series on how to conduct your own genealogy research. These classes will be on Zoom beginning February 3, 2026. Learn more here. 

About the Instructor

Judi Gyory Missel, a member of the Phoenix Jewish Genealogy group, has been fascinated by genealogy for over 35 years. Being the first of her family born in America and the child of Holocaust survivors, history and family have always been important to her. Judi offers presentations and classes on basic genealogy research, Hungarian research, and Holocaust resources to a variety of audiences. She has also spoken about her visit to the Arolsen Archives in Germany. Professionally, Judi has researched and published genealogy reports for a range of Jewish and non-Jewish clients from Mayflower families, Scottish clans, to Native Americans. Judi received the IAJGS Volunteer of the Year Award in 2019. Additionally, Judi was chairman of the 2021 IAJGS Virtual Conference, co-chair of the 2022 IAJGS Virtual Conference, and co-chair for the 45th IAJGS Annual Conference held this past August in Fort Wayne, Indiana.