Research
Genealogical societies worldwide and the SVJG's own genealogy software.
Societies worldwide
Jewish genealogical societies are the first point of contact for research in each country. The umbrella organisation is the IAJGS (International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies, est. 1988, around 70 member societies).
To see whether there is an IAJGS society in a given country or place, use our list or the IAJGS locator.
11 societies
SVJG genealogy software
For Endingen and Lengnau AG, the SVJG transcribed the separate Jewish civil status registers and developed its own software for Jewish local and family record books from them. A test version with all functions (limited data-entry capacity) is available from info@svjg.ch.
Take part and support us
Membership includes receiving the yearbook. Unfortunately we have been unable to produce it since 2025 for lack of staff. For one person the work takes about half a year. The annual membership fee has therefore been reduced substantially. We would be glad if people came forward to help produce the yearbook. With several people the effort is considerably smaller. We continue, as before, to preserve and support Jewish family research and Jewish history as a whole. Please contact us at any time if you have questions.