Founded in 1985 by Betty Provizer Starkman, the Jewish Genealogical Society of Michigan is a leader in education, research, information exchange forums and resources for Jewish genealogy. Most of our events are hosted at the Zekelman Holocaust Center in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
We are the proud winner of such prestigious awards as:
- Outstanding Programming that Advances Jewish Genealogy
- Best Publication for our quarterly newsletter, Generations
- Genealogical Research Award for utilizing the most modern techniques for research
- Genealogical Library Award for maintaining an independent research library
Membership is available to anyone interested in genealogy. Dues are based on a fiscal year of August 1 to July 31.
We invite you to take a look around, learn about our society and explore all that we have to offer.
Beginner’s Workshop October 18 (NEW DATE)
Due to the library being closed, this event has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026
Farmington Community Library
32737 W 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Free for Members
$10.00 for Non Members – can be applied to a Membership
Join us to learn how to get started!
This workshop is intended for those beginning their search. Bring any of your questions, and feel free to bring your laptop to take notes. We’ll also have access to computers in the library on which to use Ancestry.com, for which your own subscription will not be necessary.
