Board of Directors
STEVEN S. TURNER, D.D.S. (President)
ANDREW ZALEWSKI, M.D. (Vice President)
DARCY STAMLER (CFO/Treasurer)
MILTON KOCH, M.D. (Secretary)
JOHN DIENER
CHRISTINA HILSENRATH
Mark Jacobson
TONY KAHANE
Michał Majewski
SHELLEY KELLERMAN POLLERO
RENÉE STERN STEINIG
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Upcoming Programs
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Sunday, February 21, 2021, 10:00 a.m. PST (1:00 p.m. EST). A virtual meeting hosted by the JGS of Sacramento featuring Andrew Zalewski, VP of Gesher Galicia who will present JEWISH GALICIA: VIBRANT PAST REDISCOVERED. The talk is of interest to audiences interested in Jewish genealogy and will be illustrated by historical images, archival documents, and maps. Through different sources discover the largest Jewish community in multiethnic Austria-Hungary. To join click here.
June 21-24, 2021, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. EST. A special course through the Gesher Galicia-Gratz College partnership held via Zoom: “THE PATH TO MODERNITY.” For the beginners and seasoned genealogists from around the world, this four-part course will explore the social and cultural transformation of Galician Jewry drawing on unique material. To find more about the topics please click here. The class size will be limited, so be sure to register early! Registration details will be posted soon.
Recent Programs
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Sunday, November 8th, 2020, Zoom Membership Meeting live from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. US EST (9-10 a.m. Pacific, 5 -6 p.m. UK, 6-7 p.m. Central Europe, 7-8 p.m. Israel, 4 a.m.-5 a.m. next day Australia). Please join us for updates and Q&A. Reserve your spot here.
Sunday, October 25, 2020, Joint Program by Gratz College, Melrose Park, PA and Gesher Galicia. Andrew Zalewski, VP of Gesher Galicia, presented: THE BATTLE FOR JEWISH RIGHTS. The talk focused on a tumultuous period in Galicia and will be illustrated by unique records. A recording of the webinar is on Gesher Galicia's YouTube channel here (please subscribe).
Sunday, September 6, 2020, recorded webinar presentation for members. Chuck Fishman, internationally renowned photographer, presenting: Roots, Resilience, Renewal: Photographs and Stories of Jewish Life in Poland: 1975-1983 and 2013-2019. Viewing available to Gesher Galicia members through membership portal.