Yuri Dorn is a well known genealogist, specializing in Jewish genealogy in Belarus. He will be sharing his knowledge on finding documentation and records that are not easily found in that region.

This one-hour program, conducted over Zoom at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, is free for members. This is one of the many activities that is a benefit of JGSGW membership.

Yuri Dorn: Yuri became interested in Jewish genealogy since 1994, and he founded Jewish Heritage Research Group in 2002. The group works in all Belorussian archives, and consists of professional historians, genealogists and certified English speaking guides. Yuri and his staff are not only working in Belorussian archives and arranging ancestral tours to Belarus, but they also put a lot of efforts into restoration and preservation of Jewish heritage in Belarus research.
Cost Range: $0 – $10

Organization: Jewish Genealogy Society of Greater Washington

Livestream or Virtual: Yes, it is