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  • Post published:November 6, 2012

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Upcoming Events

November 16, 2025
  • Raanana Meeting: Redeeming Jewish Colonial Trust Shares: Was Your Grandparent One of Tens of Thousands of Shareholders (Without You Knowing)?

    Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

    Location: Raanana Archive, Golomb St 6, Ra'anana, Israel

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    Raanana Meeting: Redeeming Jewish Colonial Trust Shares: Was Your Grandparent One of Tens of Thousands of Shareholders (Without You Knowing)?

    When: November 16, 2025 7:00 - 9:00 pm
    Location: Raanana Archive, Golomb St 6, Ra'anana, Israel

    מוגש באנגלית ע"י יונתן קירש .

    אוצר התיישבות היהודים (Jewish Colonial Trust), חברת האם של בנק אנגלו-פלשתינה שקדם לבנק לאומי – נוסדה בשנת 1899 על ידי תיאודור הרצל ככלי פיננסי עבור התנועה הציונית. בהרצאה זו נדון בהיסטוריה המרתקת של ה-JCT ונבין כיצד עשרות אלפי מניות סווגו בסופו של דבר כ"רכוש עזוב".
    אם ביכולתכם להוכיח כי אתם היורשים של בעל מניות שמניותיו לא נפדו, או אם יש ברשותכם תעודת מניה שמעולם לא נפדתה, ייתכן שאתם זכאים לתשלום במזומן. נתאר כיצד משרד האפוטרופוס הכללי מבצע מחקר גנאלוגי לאיתור יורשים (לרבות כמה סיפורים נהדרים!), נדגים כיצד ניתן לחפש שמות בעלי מניות באינטרנט, ונפרוס בפניכם את התהליך להגשת בקשת פדיון המניות.

    המרצה, יונתן קירש

    יונתן קירש הוסמך כעו"ד בבריטניה. כיום, הוא עומד בראש היחידה לאיתור בעלי נכסים במשרד האפוטרופוס הכללי של ישראל. יונתן ואשתו, ג'ינה, עלו לארץ בשנת 1990 והקימו את ביתם בבית שמש. יונתן מרבה להרצות על התיקים המרתקים בהם מטפל משרדו, תוך שימוש בכלי מחקר גנאלוגיים כדי להתחקות אחר בעלים או יורשים של רכוש או נכסים עזובים בישראל.
    התכנסות וכיבוד קל מ- 19:00. ההרצאה תתחיל ב- 19:30. דרושה הרשמה מראש. כניסה לחברי העמותה ללא תשלום. דמי כניסה לאורחים 20ש"ח. 
    להזמנת מקום באולם שלחו דוא"ל אל [email protected] לא יהיה שידור בזום

    Presented‭ ‬in English by Yonatan Kirsch
    The Jewish Colonial Trust Limited (JCT), the parent company of the Anglo-Palestine Bank— the predecessor of Bank Leumi — was founded in 1899 by Theodor Herzl as a financial tool for the Zionist Movement. In this presentation, we'll explore the fascinating history of the JCT and how tens of thousands of shares were ultimately classified as "unclaimed property."

    If you can prove you are an heir to a shareholder whose shares have not been redeemed, or if you possess an unredeemed bearer share certificate, you may be entitled to a cash payout. We will describe how the Guardian General’s office conducts genealogical research to locate heirs (with some great stories!), demonstrate how you can search for shareholder names online, and outline the process for submitting a redemption request.
    The Lecturer  Yonatan Kirsch
    Jonathan Kirsch is a qualified lawyer from the UK, currently heading the Department for the Location of Property Owners and Transfer of Unclaimed Assets to the State at the Office of the Guardian General of Israel. Jonathan and his wife, Gina, made aliyah in 1990, settling in Beit Shemesh in 1993, where they raised their children. Jonathan frequently lectures on the fascinating cases his office handles, utilizing genealogical research tools to trace the owners or heirs of unclaimed property in Israel.
    Gathering and light refreshments from 7:00 PM The lecture will begin at 7:30. Advance registration required. No charge for IGRA members. Entrance fee for guests is NIS 20. For a seat at the venue send an e-mail to [email protected] The lecture will NOT be broadcast on Zoom.


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November 17, 2025
  • Webinar: "Research at the National Library of Israel" presented‭ ‬in English by Nachum Zitter

    Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm

    Location: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7BbcNZUxShaPCVUJmIp3_A

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    Webinar: "Research at the National Library of Israel" presented‭ ‬in English by Nachum Zitter

    When: November 17, 2025 7:00 - 8:00 pm
    Location: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7BbcNZUxShaPCVUJmIp3_A

    Registration https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7BbcNZUxShaPCVUJmIp3_A

    וובינאר: "מחקר בספרייה הלאומית בישראל" סמינר מקוון ‬‬באנגלית ‬מפי נחום זיטר


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December 2, 2025
  • Givatayim Meeting: הקהילות האשכנזיות בגליל" ע"י בנימין פנטליאט"

    Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

    Location: Shazar Community Center, 30 Yave'eli St., Givatayim, Israel

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    Givatayim Meeting: הקהילות האשכנזיות בגליל" ע"י בנימין פנטליאט"

    When: December 2, 2025 7:00 - 9:00 pm
    Location: Shazar Community Center, 30 Yave'eli St., Givatayim, Israel

    הקהילות האשכנזיות בגליל" מוצגת בעברית ע"י .
    התכנסות וכיבוד קל מ- 19:00. ההרצאה תתחיל ב- 19:30. דרושה הרשמה מראש.כניסה לחברי העמותה ללא תשלום. דמי כניסה לאורחים 20ש"ח. להזמין מקום באולם שלח דוא"ל אל [email protected] לא יהיה שידור בזום

    "Ashkenazi Communities in the Galilee" presented by Beniamin Pantelat
    The lecture will be in Hebrew. Gathering and light refreshments from 7:00 PM The lecture will begin at7:30 . Advance registration required. No charge for IGRA members. Entrance fee for guests is NIS 20. For a seat at the venue send an e-mail to [email protected]. The lecture will NOT be broadcast on Zoom.


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December 22, 2025
  • Webinar: The Challenges of the Montefiore Censuses for Research on Jews in 19th-Century Eretz-Israel Presented in English by Dr. Michal Ben Ya'akov

    Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm

    Location: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pi9x2bC5S-WFFgs6o7K0MA

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    Webinar: The Challenges of the Montefiore Censuses for Research on Jews in 19th-Century Eretz-Israel Presented in English by Dr. Michal Ben Ya'akov

    When: December 22, 2025 7:00 - 8:00 pm
    Location: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pi9x2bC5S-WFFgs6o7K0MA

    Register https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pi9x2bC5S-WFFgs6o7K0MA

    A treasure chest of five detailed censuses, initiated by Sir Moses Montefiore in the 19th century, listing members of the Jewish communities throughout the Holy Land. An overview of the censuses will be presented, including factors that influenced their form and content. Methods will be discussed to evaluate specific notations and to maximize the information in these sources, mainly about women. Examples will be given from various Jewish communities, particularly North Africa.

    "מפקדי מונטיפיורי למחקר על יהודים בארץ-ישראל במאה ה-19 -
    אתגרים"
    הרצאה באנגלית מפי ד"ר מיכל בן יעקב
    אוצר של חמישה מפקדי אוכלוסין מפורטים, שיזם סר משה מונטפיורי במאה ה-19. המפקדים מונים את היהודים בכל אחת מקהילות ארץ הקודש. תוצג סקירה כללית של המפקדים, כולל גורמים שהשפיעו על צורתם ותוכנם. כמו כן, נדון בשיטות להערכת סימונים ספציפיים ולמקסום המידע ממקורות אלו, בדגש על נשים. יובאו דוגמאות מקהילות שונות, בעיקר יהודי צפון אפריקה.


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December 28, 2025
  • Raanana Meeting: TBD

    Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

    Location: Raanana Archive, Golomb St 6, Ra'anana, Israel

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    Raanana Meeting: TBD

    When: December 28, 2025 7:00 - 9:00 pm
    Location: Raanana Archive, Golomb St 6, Ra'anana, Israel

    TBD מוגש בעברית ע"י TBD.
    התכנסות וכיבוד קל מ19:00. ההרצאה תתחיל ב19:30. דרושה הרשמה מראש.כניסה לחברי העמותה ללא תשלום. דמי כניסה לאורחים 20ש"ח. להזמין מקום באולם שלח דוא"ל אל [email protected] לא יהיה שידור בזום

    "TBD" presented by TBD. 
    The lecture will be in Hebrew. Gathering and light refreshments from 7:00 PM The lecture will begin at 7:30. Advance registration required. No charge for IGRA members. Entrance fee for guests is NIS 20. For a seat at the venue send an e-mail to [email protected] The lecture will NOT be broadcast on Zoom.


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January 6, 2026
  • Givatayim Meeting:

    Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

    Location: Shazar Community Center, 30 Yave'eli St., Givatayim, Israel

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    Givatayim Meeting:

    When: January 6, 2026 7:00 - 9:00 pm
    Location: Shazar Community Center, 30 Yave'eli St., Givatayim, Israel

    "מוצגת בעברית ע"י .
    התכנסות וכיבוד קל מ19:30. ההרצאה תתחיל ב19:30. דרושה הרשמה מראש.כניסה לחברי העמותה ללא תשלום. דמי כניסה לאורחים 20ש"ח. להזמין מקום באולם שלח דוא"ל אל [email protected] לא יהיה שידור בזום

    presented by 
    The lecture will be in Hebrew. Gathering and light refreshments from 7:00 PM The lecture will begin at7:30 . Advance registration required. No charge for IGRA members. Entrance fee for guests is NIS 20. For a seat at the venue send an e-mail to [email protected]. The lecture will NOT be broadcast on Zoom.


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January 18, 2026
  • Raanana Meeting: TBD

    Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

    Location: Raanana Archive, Golomb St 6, Ra'anana, Israel

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    Raanana Meeting: TBD

    When: January 18, 2026 7:00 - 9:00 pm
    Location: Raanana Archive, Golomb St 6, Ra'anana, Israel

    TBD מוגש בעברית ע"י TBD.
    התכנסות וכיבוד קל מ19:00. ההרצאה תתחיל ב19:30. דרושה הרשמה מראש.כניסה לחברי העמותה ללא תשלום. דמי כניסה לאורחים 20ש"ח. להזמין מקום באולם שלח דוא"ל אל [email protected] לא יהיה שידור בזום

    "TBD" presented by TBD. 
    The lecture will be in Hebrew. Gathering and light refreshments from 7:00 PM The lecture will begin at 7:30. Advance registration required. No charge for IGRA members. Entrance fee for guests is NIS 20. For a seat at the venue send an e-mail to [email protected] The lecture will NOT be broadcast on Zoom.


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February 3, 2026
  • Givatayim Meeting:

    Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

    Location: Shazar Community Center, 30 Yave'eli St., Givatayim, Israel

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    Givatayim Meeting:

    When: February 3, 2026 7:00 - 9:00 pm
    Location: Shazar Community Center, 30 Yave'eli St., Givatayim, Israel

    "מוצגת בעברית ע"י .
    התכנסות וכיבוד קל מ19:30. ההרצאה תתחיל ב19:30. דרושה הרשמה מראש.כניסה לחברי העמותה ללא תשלום. דמי כניסה לאורחים 20ש"ח. להזמין מקום באולם שלח דוא"ל אל [email protected] לא יהיה שידור בזום

    presented by 
    The lecture will be in Hebrew. Gathering and light refreshments from 7:00 PM The lecture will begin at7:30 . Advance registration required. No charge for IGRA members. Entrance fee for guests is NIS 20. For a seat at the venue send an e-mail to [email protected]. The lecture will NOT be broadcast on Zoom.


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February 17, 2026
  • Raanana Meeting: TBD

    Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

    Location: Raanana Archive, Golomb St 6, Ra'anana, Israel

    ✖

    Raanana Meeting: TBD

    When: February 17, 2026 7:00 - 9:00 pm
    Location: Raanana Archive, Golomb St 6, Ra'anana, Israel

    TBD מוגש בעברית ע"י TBD.
    התכנסות וכיבוד קל מ19:00. ההרצאה תתחיל ב19:30. דרושה הרשמה מראש.כניסה לחברי העמותה ללא תשלום. דמי כניסה לאורחים 20ש"ח. להזמין מקום באולם שלח דוא"ל אל [email protected] לא יהיה שידור בזום

    "TBD" presented by TBD. 
    The lecture will be in Hebrew. Gathering and light refreshments from 7:00 PM The lecture will begin at 7:30. Advance registration required. No charge for IGRA members. Entrance fee for guests is NIS 20. For a seat at the venue send an e-mail to [email protected] The lecture will NOT be broadcast on Zoom.


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March 10, 2026
  • Givatayim Meeting: מי דור לדור "מוצגת בעברית ע"י . שמואל שפירא, מרצה בכיר ב"גנזך קידוש השם"

    Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

    Location: Shazar Community Center, 30 Yave'eli St., Givatayim, Israel

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    Givatayim Meeting: מי דור לדור "מוצגת בעברית ע"י . שמואל שפירא, מרצה בכיר ב"גנזך קידוש השם"

    When: March 10, 2026 7:00 - 9:00 pm
    Location: Shazar Community Center, 30 Yave'eli St., Givatayim, Israel

     מי דור לדור "מוצגת בעברית ע"י .שמואל שפירא, מרצה בכיר ב"גנזך קידוש השם"
    התכנסות וכיבוד קל מ19:30. ההרצאה תתחיל ב19:30. דרושה הרשמה מראש .כניסה לחברי העמותה ללא תשלום. דמי כניסה לאורחים 20ש"ח. להזמין מקום באולם שלח דוא"ל אל [email protected] לא יהיה שידור בזום

    "In Every Generation" presented by Shmuel Shapira, senior lecturer at Ganzach Kiddush Hashem
    The lecture will be in Hebrew. Gathering and light refreshments from 7:00 PM The lecture will begin at7:30 . Advance registration required. No charge for IGRA members. Entrance fee for guests is NIS 20. For a seat at the venue send an e-mail to [email protected]. The lecture will NOT be broadcast on Zoom.


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