Most of our events take place on Zoomor and/or at The Zekelman Holocaust Center in Farmington Hills, Michigan unless otherwise noted.

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.

Upcoming Events

B’nai David Cemetery Open 9/20/26

Sunday, September 20, 2026 from 10am – 1pm
Street parking at 9535 Van Dyke Detroit, MI.

B'nai David Cemetery

Just two miles from the storied Beth Olem cemetery, B’nai David dates back to 1898 when the founding fathers of the then Beth David Synagogue bought a 1.6 acre plot of land in what was then Hamtramck Township for $1,800.

Please contact Ann Zaron ann.zaron@att.net for more information.

Beth Olem Cemetery Open 10/11/26

Sunday, October 11, 2026 from 10:00am to 1:00pm

Beth Olem

Beth Olem Cemetery is scheduled to be open on Sunday, October 11, 2026 from 10AM to 1PM.

Beth Olem is the oldest Jewish cemetery in Michigan, with graves dating from the 1880s through World War I. It is located on the grounds of the GM Poletown plant in Hamtramck, Michigan, between Smith and Clay Streets. Visitors are allowed only two times per year, around Rosh Hashanah and Passover.

More information about Beth Olem can be found at the following sites:

Call Clover Hill Park Cemetery for additional information: 248-723-8884.

If you plan to attend you can reach out to Jim Grey for more info or directions. He will be there in person.
Email: gentrex@aol.com
Cell: 248-739-9070