Event Details

Time Sifter's Meeting: The Search for the Synagogue of Gargzdai

Time: 6:00 pm til 7:00 pm

Location: Selby Library Second Street, Downtown Sarasota

Description: John Jaffer became interested in Gargzdai, Lithuania when he discovered that many ancestors and relatives had lived there. He first visited the town in 2001. He then began a website, hosted by Jewisgen.org, about its history. He has since returned twice. His most recent visit was in 2009, having been invited by the Gargzdai Area Museum to attend events commemorating the Jewish history of the town, and to address a gathering there.
His research has included investigating the synagogue complex which was destroyed during World War II. He is working to identify and describe the buildings of the former Jewish community, using recollections, written histories, maps, wartime aerial photos, satellite photos, and building plans.
In this presentation, he will give an introduction about the town, its history and Jewish population. He will then discuss his findings regarding the synagogue and related buildings, and the uses of technology in his research.

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