Welcome to the JGSLA 2010 conference site and to the Conference Blog! With the advent of the Jewish New Year, the JGSLA 2010 website and blog are now live.

Be a part of the world’s largest Jewish genealogy event, as we get ready for the 30th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy, hosted by the Jewish Genealogical Society of Los Angeles in – where else? – exciting Los Angeles at the new L.A. LIVE Convention Center.

Whether you’re a beginner just starting out, an expert or professional seeking the latest information and tips, or somewhere in the middle on the research spectrum, this conference will have something for you!

We are providing essential information as early as possible so attendees from around the world can make travel arrangements and learn about conference plans.

Everyone on the conference team is excited about the upcoming event, and we are focused on bringing you the best possible conference experience.

Communication is at the top of our list, and this year’s event will feature a blog, Twitter, Facebook and, a newsletter and two e-mail lists (one for announcements, one for discussions). No matter where you are in the world, we want you to know what’s happening. All these resources are designed to complement – not compete with – the other elements.

The JGSLA Blog will provide up-to-the minute announcements, breaking news and information, spotlight special programs and much more. Subscribe via email alerts or RSS feed and learn the latest as it is announced.

The team has been working very hard on producing a great website, here at www.jgsla2010.com. Information will be continually added and the best way to learn about the new additions is to read about it here in the blog.

The FAQ is now available. Remember this is a work in progress and additions will be made. Before asking questions, do read the FAQ – the answer may already be there. Is something essential not covered? Let us know.

Los Angeles is a melting pot of diverse communities and JGSLA wants to reach out to our local communities as well as those worldwide. To that end, many informational pages on the website are being translated into various languages. Also live is the Timeline of Jewish History in Los Angeles, from the 1840s-1930s.

To help communication along, there are links to the blog, Twitter and Facebook on every JGSLA 2010 site page. The blog also offers RSS feeds of content in numerous languages, although there may be a delay as it is translated into other languages. Blog posts will be in English, as will Tweets – but you are welcome to translate and RT (re-tweet) to help get the word out. @JGSLA2010 is the conference account; the hashtag is #IAJGS.

The direct-from-JGSLA Conference Announcement List will go live very soon, and we’ll be able to send you photos, links and graphics that cannot be sent via listserves. Sign up for this to receive up-to-the-minute news and announcements. Your contact information will never be shared with any other group. The JewishGen conference discussion list will launch in January 2010.

We are looking forward to greeting you in Los Angeles and reading your comments and questions.