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Past Speaking Engagements 1998-2025

Jan. 11, 2025 - DAR Culper Ring Agent 355 Chapter, Chicago, IL Webinar, Exploring Jewish Genealogy Resources and Patriots

Jan. 10, 2025 - WCAP 980 AM, Lowell, MA, L'Chaim Jewish Radio Guest, MA, Holocaust by Bullets

Dec. 2, 2024 - Memorial Hall Library, Andover, MA Webinar, Holocaust by Bullets

Sept. 11-Nov.  13, 2024 - Salt Lake Institute on Genealogy (SLIG) 10-Week Online CourseSlava Ukraini! Genealogical Research in Ukraine with Joe Everett, Greg Nelson, Michelle Chubenko, Lara Diamond, Teddy Pilat, Justin Houser, and Sandy Schilling Payne. Ellen Kowitt will teach Jewish Research in Ukraine; Holocaust Research; and Methodology.

Aug.  18-22, 2024 - IAJGS Annual Intl. Conf. on Jewish Genealogy, Philadelphia, PAEndgame Genealogy; Babyn Yar Victims and Survivors Found in the Tracks of Smoke and Water; Surfing USA: Salvaging Lesser-Known Jewish Genealogical Treasures; and Deciphering the Past: Leveraging AI for Multilingual Image and Tombstone Analysis in Genealogy Computer Lab with Steve Little

Aug. 2-4, 2024 - JNF "Your Jewish Roots, Our Jewish Future" Multi-Generational Retreat, Carlsbad, CAGenealogist-in-Residence

July 14, 2024 - Jewish Genealogical and Archival Society of Philadelphia Webinar, U.S. Synagogue Records as a Genealogical Resource

June 30, 2024 - Jewish National Fund Webinar, What's Jewish About Jewish Genealogy

June 15, 2024 - Castle Rock Genealogical Society Webinar,,Shoestring Strategies for the Thrifty Genealogist

April 21, 2024 - JGS Orange County Webinar, New Jewish Resources on the Genealogy Giant Websites

March 21, 2024 - JGS Palm Beach County Webinar, U.S. Synagogue Records as a Genealogical Resource

March 13, 2024 - Family Tree Webinars,U.S. Synagogue Records as a Genealogical Resource

February 29-March 2, 2024 - RootsTech Conference, Salt Lake City, UTThe Quest for Hidden Ancestors: Genealogy Tips From Nancy Drew; Yosef, Yosel, Yekhiel, Joe: Navigating the Complexities of Jewish Given Names; and U.S. Synagogue Records as Genealogical Resource

January 28, 2024 - JGS Maryland Webinar, U.S. Synagogue Records as a Genealogical Resource

Nov. 12, 2023 - JGS Greater Boston Webinar, Documenting Families and Communities Lost in the Holocaust by Bullets

Nov. 1, 2023 JewishGen Talks Webinar Series, Researching Jewish Families in America: Focus on Lake Erie Region Repositories for Cleveland, Detroit and Western Pennsylvania

Oct. 29, 2023 - JGS Colorado Webinar, Inside America's Alligator Family: The David Crystal Story

Oct. 25, 2023 - JewishGen Talks Webinar Series, Researching Jewish Families in America: Shapell Roster of Jewish Service in the American Civil War Now Available on JewishGen.

Oct. 20, 2023 - APG Professional Management Conf., Salt Lake City, UTYourself, Your Competition, Your Brand 

September 20, 2023 - JGS Long Island Webinar,,Exploring the JewishGen USA Research Division

September 10, 2023 - Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania, What's Jewish about Jewish Genealogy 

September 8, 2023 - New York Genealogical & Biographical Society Recording, NY Family History School: Jewish Immigration from the Russian Empire

September 3, 2023 - JGS Pittsburgh Webinar,,U.S. Synagogue Records as a Genealogical Resource

August 1-4, 2023 - Foundation for East European Family History Studies (FEEFHS) Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, Tips & Tricks to Navigating JewishGen, Deciphering Jewish Tombstone Inscriptions, Researching Jews in the Pale of Settlement, & The Tracks of Smoke and Water at Babyn Yar: Identifying Victims and Survivors

July 28-30, 2023 - JNF "Your Jewish Roots, Our Jewish Future" Multi-Generational Retreat, Carlsbad, CA, Genealogist-in-Residence

July 5, 2023 - JGS Cleveland Webinar, U.S. Synagogue Records as a Genealogical Resource

June 25, 2023 - JGS Greater Washington DC WebinarResearching Jewish Families in America: Synagogue Records as a Genealogical Resource

June 4, 2023 - Jewish National Fund WebinarWhat's Jewish About Jewish Genealogy

May 21, 2023 - Museum of Jewish Heritage and JewishGen Mishpachah Festival, Manhattan, NYC, USA Research Division

April 28, 2023 - Colorado State DAR Conference, DAR Specialty Research: Jewish and Native American panelist

March 13, 2023 - JGS Washington State WebinarResearching Jewish Families in America: Synagogue Records as a Genealogical Resource

March 2-4, 2023 - RootsTech, Salt Lake City, UT, Getting Started in Jewish Genealogy, What's Jewish About Jewish Genealogy, Best Websites for Jewish Genealogy, and Discovering Stories in U.S. Census Records with Sunny Morton​

February 22, 2023 - JGS Toronto Webinar, Updated Jewish Resources on the Genealogy Giant Websites   

February 19, 2023 - JGS Nashville Webinar, Locating Jewish Records in the Golden Medina/USA 1654-2023   

December 11, 2022 - Upper Valley NH JGS Webinar, Updated Jewish Resources on the Genealogy Giant Websites   

November 2, 2022- JewishGen Talks Webinar Series, Researching Jewish Families in America: Synagogue Records as a Genealogical Resource; panel with archivists from AJA, JTS, and Yeshiva University

October 30, 2022 - JGS ColoradoLocating Jewish Records in the Golden Medina/USA 1654-2022

October 19, 2022- JewishGen Talks Webinar Series, Researching Jewish Families in America: Overview of American Genealogy Collections at the Center for Jewish History; panel with Melanie Meyers, Moriah Amit, and J.D. Arden 

Sept, 23, 2022 - Legacy Family Tree Weptember Library Recording, Documenting Jewish Families in America: The Early Years 1654-1880

September 18, 2022 - Santa Cruz JGS Webinar, New Jewish Resources on the Genealogy Giant Websites   

Sept. 14-Oct. 26 - University of Denver OLLI Fall Session Virtual, Hot Topics in Jewish Genealogy (7x2-hour sessions on Wednesdays)

August 24, 2022 - IAJGS Jewish Genealogy Conference Virtual Live, Exploring Jewish Families in DAR.org Genealogy Resources 

August 24, 2022 - IAJGS Jewish Genealogy Conference Virtual Live, JewishGen USA Research Division Meeting/Update

July 2, 2022 - NSDAR Continental Congress, Washington, DC, Jewish Task Force Specialty Research Committee Showcase

June 1, 2022 - JewishGen Talks Webinar Series, Tips & Tricks to Navigating JewishGen

May 26, 2022 - National Genealogical Society Conference, Sacramento, CA, Tips & Tricks to Navigating JewishGen

May 2, 2022 - Jewish National Fund WebinarRemembrance and Commemoration During The Week of Israeli Yom Holidays

April 24, 2022 - JGS Long Island WebinarLocating Jewish Records in the Golden Medina/USA 1654-2022

April 7, 2022 - Legacy Family Tree Webinars 24-Hour Genealogy Marathon Live and Library Recording, What's New in Jewish Genealogy 2022

April 4, 2022 - Jewish Federation of the Berkshires Webinar, Comparing Jewish Resources on the Giant Genealogy Websites

March 11-13, 2022 - JNF "Your Jewish Roots, Our Jewish Future" Multi-Generational Retreat, Carlsbad, CA, Genealogist-in-Residence

February 27, 2022 - JGS Greater Boston Webinar, Strategies for Navigating Ukraine Resources 

February 27, 2022 - JGS Greater Boston Webinar, Comparing Jewish Resources on the Giant Genealogy Websites  

February 13, 2022 - JGS New York Webinar, Comparing Jewish Resources on the Giant Genealogy Websites   

January 12, 2022 - JGS Palm Beach County, FL Webinar, Strategies for Navigating Ukraine Resources 

2022-ongoing - MyHeritage Recording, Intro to Genealogy - Jewish Records

December 19, 2021 - JGS Connecticut WebinarComparing Jewish Resources on the Giant Genealogy Websites

December 16, 2021 - Family Tree University WebinarGetting Started Tracing Your Jewish Roots

December 8, 2021 - Legacy Family Tree Webinars Live and Library Recording, Documenting Families or Communities Lost in the Holocaust by Bullets.

November 14, 2021 - Jewish National Fund WebinarWhat's Jewish About Jewish Genealogy

November 10, 2021 - JewishGen Talks Webinar Series, Researching Jewish Families in America: Jews in the U.S. Military  

October 16, 2021 - Arvada Family Discovery Day, Getting Started in Jewish Genealogy

October 10, 2021 - Congregation Beth David, Saratoga, CA Webinar, Overview of JewishGen

October 6, 2021 - JewishGen Talks Webinar Series, Researching Jewish Families in America: Jews in New England  

September 19, 2021 - JGS Southern Nevada Webinar, Comparing Jewish Resources on the Giant Genealogy Websites

August 1, 2021 - IAJGS Virtual Conference on Jewish Genealogy Recording, Locating Jewish Records in the Golden Medina/USA 1654-2021

August 3, 2021 - IAJGS Virtual Conference on Jewish Genealogy RecordingJewishGen USA Research Division Update

July 25, 2021 - JGS Colorado Webinar, Alex Krakovsky LIVE From Kyiv! Discussing his Ukrainian Archives Digitization Project with Ellen Kowitt

July 14, 2021 - Legacy Family Tree Webinars Live and Library Recording, Comparing Jewish Resources on the Giant Genealogy Websites with Sunny Morton.

June 27, 2021 - Congregation Beth David, Saratoga, CA Webinar, Introduction to Jewish Resources on Genealogy Websites

June 11, 2021 - Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree 2021 Conference Recording, Documenting Jewish Families and Communities Lost in the Holocaust By Bullets

May 25, 2021 - JewishGen Talks Webinar Series, Researching Jewish Families in America: Focus on Southern Jewish Resources

May 20, 2021 - Elevenses with Lisa Louise Cooke, Genealogy Gems YouTube Channel, Jewish Genealogy & Eastern European

May 19, 2021 - Family Tree Magazine Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke, Best Websites for Jewish Genealogy. RECORDING at 29:30-43:20.

April 25, 2021 - Orange County, CA JGS Webinar, Ukraine 2021 Update Your Research Plan 

April 22, 2021 - Erie, Colorado Public Library Webinar, The Case of the Missing Ancestors: Genealogy Tips from Nancy Drew

April 11, 2021 - Jewish Genealogical & Archival Society Greater Philadelphia Webinar, Comparing Jewish Resources on the Giant Genealogy Websites

Mar. 30 - May 4, 2021 - University of Denver OLLI Spring Session Virtual Classroom, Introduction to Jewish Genealogy 12-hour class/6 sessions

March 21, 2021 - JGS Sacramento Webinar, Why Would a Jewish Genealogist Return to Ukraine for the Third Time?

March 17, 2021 - Southern California Genealogical Society Webinar, Find African American, French, Jewish, & Spanish Revolutionary War Patriots

March 11, 2021 - The Greater Houston JGS Webinar, Locating Jewish Records in the Golden Medina/USA 1654-2021

February 25-27, 2021 - RootsTech Connect 2021 Virtual Conference Recording, Secrets to Researching Jewish Genealogy Revealed in three 20-minute segments; Overview, Names, & Places

Jan. 25 - March  1, 2021 - University of Denver OLLI Winter Session Virtual Classroom, Introduction to Jewish Genealogy 12-hour class/6 sessions

November 11, 2020 - JGS Palm Beach County, FL Webinar, Comparing Jewish Resources on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, Findmypast, MyHeritage and JewishGen

November 8, 2020 - Miami Valley Jewish Genealogical and Historical Society, Dayton, OH Webinar, Comparing Jewish Resources on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, Findmypast, MyHeritage and JewishGen with Sunny Morton

October 15 - Nov. 5, 2020 - University of Denver OLLI Virtual Classroom, Introduction to Jewish Genealogy 8-hour class/4 sessions

October 11, 2020 - The Jewish Federation of Orange County, NY Webinar, Get Started Tracing Your Jewish Roots

September 15, 2020 - University of Denver OLLI Tuesday Speaker Series Webinar, Documenting Jewish Families and Communities Lost in the Holocaust By Bullets

August 29, 2020 - CO State Genealogy Society Webinar, Documenting Families and Communities Lost in the Holocaust By Bullets

August 23, 2020 - JGS Greater Washington DC Webinar, Comparing Jewish Resources on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, Findmypast, MyHeritage and JewishGen

August 14, 2020 - Congregation Beth Evergreen Legacy Society Webinar, Private Talk Back Event

August 10, 2020 - IAJGS Annual Conference on Jewish Genealogy Virtual Recording, Ukraine 2020: Update Your Research Plan 

August 10, 2020 - IAJGS Annual Conference on Jewish Genealogy Webinar, Introducing the New JewishGen US Research Division

July 26, 2020 - JGS Illinois Webinar, Comparing Jewish Resources on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, FindMyPast, MyHeritage, and JewishGen.

   July 26, 2020 - JGS IIIinois Webinar, What Would Nancy Drew Do in The Modern-Day Quest for

Missing Family: Exploring Digital Resources

July 20, 2020 - Broomfield Genealogy Society Webinar, What Would Nancy Drew Do in The Modern-Day Quest for

Missing Family: Exploring Digital Resources 
July 16, 2020 - MyHeritage Ask the Experts Webinar, Jewish Resources on MyHeritage

June 21, 2020 - Israel Genealogy Research Assoc. (IGRA) Webinar, Ukraine 2020: Update Your Research Plan

June 11, 2020 - Estes Park Genealogy Society Webinar, What Would Nancy Drew Do in The Modern-Day Quest for Missing Family: Exploring Digital Resources

May 17, 2020 - JGS Colorado Webinar, What Would Nancy Drew Do in The Modern-Day Quest for Missing Family: Exploring Digital Resources

May 5, 2020 - Boulder Jewish Community Center Webinar, Connecting Generations and Sharing Family Stories

March 11, 2020 - Pikes Peak Genealogy Society, Colorado Springs, What Would Nancy Drew Do in The Quest for Missing Family

March 3, 2020 - Highlands Ranch Genealogy Society, What Would Nancy Drew Do in The Quest for Missing Family

March 1, 2020 - JGS Conejo Valley, CA, Comparing Jewish Resources on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, Findmypast, MyHeritage and JewishGen

February 4, 2020 - Boulder Jewish Community Center, Lunch n' Learn, What's Jewish About Jewish Genealogy

January 29, 2020 - Aurora Rotary Club, What Would Nancy Drew Do in The Quest for Missing Family

January 26, 2020 - JGS Colorado, Mile High Resources: Researching Jewish Families in Colorado

January 21, 2020 - Columbine Genealogy Society, Centennial, What Would Nancy Drew Do in The Quest for Missing Family

January 13, 2020 - Anthem Ranch Genealogy Club, Broomfield, Secrets to Researching Jewish Genealogy Revealed

November 21, 2019 - Boulder Jewish Community Center, Facilitating Ellis Island Stories

November 7, 2019 - Weld County Genealogy Society, Greeley, What Would Nancy Drew Do in The Quest for Missing Family

October 26, 2019 - Castle Rock Genealogy Society, What Would Nancy Drew Do in The Quest for Missing Family

August 2, 2019 - IAJGS Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH, What Would Nancy Drew Do in The Quest for Missing Mishpacha

July 28, 2019 - IAJGS Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH, Comparing Jewish Resources on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, Findmypast, MyHeritage and JewishGen with Sunny Morton

June 20, 2019 - Protecting Memory Project Memorial Opening Ceremonies, Lyubar, Ukraine, A Jewish Family Story Over 200 Years in Lyubar: Remembering My Grandfather's Roots

November-December, 2018 - Yahad-In Unum at Boulder Jewish Community Center, Docent for 14 Holocaust By Bullets Exhibit Tours

October 7, 2018 - JGS Colorado, Denver, Warsaw 2018 Conference Roundup Facilitator

August 8, 2018 - IAJGS Annual Conference, Warsaw, Poland, Everyone Didn't Die in the Holocaust: A 2018 Warsaw Jewish Family Reunion

May 9, 2018 - Longmont Genealogy Society, What Would Nancy Drew Do in The Quest for Missing Family

February 14, 2018 - Pikes Peak Genealogy Society, Planting Your Family Tree for the Next Generation Utilizing Technology and Creativity

December 5, 2017 - Boulder Genealogy Society, Jewish Genealogy for the Non-Jewish Researcher

July 23, 2017 - IAJGS Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, Outreach for Societies and Organization Leaders

April 15, 2017 - Adventure Judaism Passover Retreat, Moab, Utah, Curious about how to research your family history?

March 13, 2017 - Anthem Ranch Genealogy Society, Polish and Ukrainian Research

July 14, 2016 - Estes Park Genealogy Society, Planting Your Family Tree for the Next Generation Utilizing Technology and Creativity

June 3, 2016 - Bonai Shalom Synagogue, Boulder, What's Jewish About Jewish Genealogy

May 19, 2016 - Larimer Genealogy Society, Planting Your Family Tree for the Next Generation Utilizing Technology and Creativity

April 16, 2016 - Boulder Chapter Hadassah Parlor Event, Genealogy and Small Plates

November 15, 2015 - Denver Jewish Community Center, What are you Waiting For? Getting Started Tracing Your Jewish Family History Now

November 11, 2015 - Longmont Genealogy Society, Planting Your Family Tree for the Next Generation Utilizing Technology and Creativity

July 30, 2014 - IAJGS Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Tracing Jews Who Coughed Their Way West

February 9, 2014 - JGS Colorado, Strategies for Success: Researching Outside of the U.S.

December 2, 2012 - Back to the Basics in Jewish Genealogy

Fall, 2011 - Hebrew Education Alliance, Denver, Jewish Family Tree Initiative (JFTI) - a series of 6-8 beginner lectures presented as adult education

June 24, 2011 - Family History Expo, Loveland, CO, What's Jewish About Jewish Genealogy

January 13, 2011 - Boulder Jewish Community Center, What's Jewish About Jewish Genealogy

January 6, 2011 - Weld County Genealogy Society, What's Jewish About Jewish Genealogy

December 5, 2010 - Jewish Community Center, Denver, Colorado Resources Panel

Fall, 2010 - Congregation Emanuel, Denver, Jewish Family Tree Initiative (JFTI) - a series of 6-8 beginner lectures presented as adult education

January 2010 - Highlands Ranch Havurah, What's Jewish About Jewish Genealogy

January 17, 2010 - Denver Chapter Hadassah, Secrets to Researching Jewish Genealogy Revealed

November 24, 2009 - LEA Chapter Hadassah, Denver, Researching Your Family History: What Can You Expect to Find

October 18, 2009 - Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society, CO History Museum, Kid's Program

Fall, 2009 - Temple Sinai, Denver, Jewish Family Tree Initiative (JFTI) - a series of 6-8 beginner lectures presented as adult education 

May 24, 2009 - Limmud Colorado, Colorado Springs, Getting Started Tracing Your Jewish Roots

April 26, 2009 - JGS Colorado, Denver, Beginner's Workshop

September 13,2008 - Parker Genealogy Society, How To Maximize Time While Visiting Ancestral Homes Abroad

Fall, 2008 - Congregation Har HaShem, Boulder, Jewish Family Tree Initiative (JFTI) - a series of 6-8 beginner lectures presented as adult education

May 16, 2008 - Limmud Colorado, Keystone Ski Resort, Getting Started Tracing Your Jewish Roots

September 4, 2007 - Boulder Genealogy Society, Creative Applications for Genealogical Research 

May 20, 2007- JGS Colorado, Denver, Beginner's Workshop

February 11, 2007 - JGS Colorado, Denver, Threading a Genealogical Tapestry on JewishGen

August 17, 2006 - IAJGS Annual Conference, New York City, Resources for Tracing Jews with Tuberculosis

August 13, 2006- IAJGS Annual Conference, New York City, IAJGS Management Sub Seminar

April 17, 2005 - JGS Colorado, Denver, Beginner's Workshop

March 15, 2005 - JGS Colorado, Online Access to Washington, DC Area Records

Winter, 2005 - JGS Southern Nevada, Online Access to Washington, DC Area Records 

April 18, 2004 - Congregation Emanuel, Denver, Beginner's Workshop

July, 2003 - IAJGS Annual Conference, Washington, DC, Family Newsletters as a Genealogy Tool with Judith Caplan, Diane Freilich & Gladys Paulin

July 9, 2000 - IAJGS Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Managing the Large & Small JGS: A Workshop on Challenges

July 9, 2000 - IAJGS Annual Conference, Ukraine SIG Lunch, Shtetl Research 2000: Make Your Research Come Alive 

1999 - Tracing Your Family Roots Cable Access TV, Northern Virginia, Research and Travel in Ukraine

1998 - Tracing Your Family Roots Cable Access TV, Northern VirginiaHaving a Family Newsletter

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