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Marlis Humphrey: Unlocking the Other 85%: JCat, AI & the New Era of Jewish Genealogy
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This will be a Zoom meeting. Zoom link will be sent one week in advance of the event to all active members. It may become a hybrid meeting with a location TBA.
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Marlis Humphrey:
“Unlocking the Other 85 %: JCat, AI & the New Era of Jewish Genealogy”
Hidden in plain sight lie millions of Jewish records—military lists, synagogue ledgers, school rolls—waiting to smash your brick walls. Join LDVDF CEO Marlis Humphrey for a fast‑paced tour of JCat’s growth, AI handwriting breakthroughs, and new researcher tools. You’ll leave knowing exactly how to: search smarter, mine NewsNosh and JDays for leads, volunteer from your laptop, and fund the next wave of discovery. Come learn how you can help unlock the missing 85 %—before it vanishes.
Marlis Humphrey is an internationally recognized genealogist and tech innovator committed to safeguarding Jewish history. As CEO of the L’Dor V’Dor Foundation (LDVDF) and LDVDF Canada, she oversees JCat, NewsNosh, JDays, and the LDVDF AI Lab—initiatives that have already surfaced tens of thousands of once‑hidden records. A professional genealogist, former President of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies, and Director of the National Genealogical Society, she pioneers AI‑driven tools that rescue and reveal our Jewish documentary heritage.
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