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Accueil | Cercle de Généalogie Juive

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Accueil | Cercle de Généalogie Juive

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This webpage serves as the homepage for the Cercle de Généalogie Juive (CGJ), France's first Jewish genealogy association, which provides specialized resources and support for individuals researching their Jewish ancestry. The organization positions itself as the premier destination for Jewish genealogical research in France, offering guidance through the unique challenges of tracing Jewish family histories, where traditional records may be scarce, destroyed, or scattered across different archives and countries. The CGJ provides extensive practical resources including databases covering 33 countries, specialized archives (such as census records, optants, and materials from the Alliance Israélite Universelle), and regularly updated genealogical databases with coded names like "Regie," "Becane," "Bikette," and "1784." The organization maintains an active educational program featuring monthly conferences, both live and recorded, with recent presentations including "The Origins of Nostradamus: A Genealogy" by Danièle Iancu-Agou and "The Rabbinical Birth Register of Constantine 1840-1843" by Michel Zaffran, available on YouTube. They also operate regional branches, including a Toulouse antenna that meets regularly on Tuesdays. The target audience consists primarily of French-speaking individuals with Jewish heritage seeking to trace their family histories, as well as professional genealogists and historical researchers. The organization caters to both beginners needing guidance on where to start their research and advanced researchers requiring access to specialized archives and databases. The CGJ's work has particular cultural and historical significance in preserving Jewish heritage in France and helping reconnect families with their roots, especially important given the disruptions caused by persecution, migration, and the Holocaust. Notable features include the organization's comprehensive approach combining digital resources, scholarly conferences, a quarterly publication called "Genealo-J," a specialized library, and personalized research assistance. The website emphasizes community engagement through membership drives for 2026, partnerships with institutions like the Memorial of the Shoah, and collaborations with organizations such as the Society of History of Tunisian Jews. The variety of multimedia content, from recorded conferences to documented databases, demonstrates the CGJ's commitment to making Jewish genealogical research accessible through multiple formats and learning styles.

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Accueil | Cercle de Généalogie Juive. (2025, 11 22). www.genealoj.org. https://www.genealoj.org/fr

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Archived 2025-11-22T00:30:51.712898
Document ID #25
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