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Steve Jaron

@tsviyaron.bsky.social

Genealogist, Semi-Retired Comic Book Enthusiast, Cyclist Sometimes I am funny President of The Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh @pghjgs.org Sometimes I remember to update my #genealogy blog - www.oddballgenealogy.com

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#JustForFun
#BandwagonMoment
#CaricatureArt
#NerdLife
#Genealogy
#PopCultureNerd
#KaraokeNight
#WhenHobbiesCollide

13.02.2026 00:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mystery photos? πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™€οΈ Join Clued-In: More Case Studies from Sherlock Cohn, Feb 15, 1 PM, Zoom. Learn how to date & identify family photos. Note: this program will NOT be recorded. Members attend free!

Register Here -> square.link/u/uYVa1gKG

#Genealogy #Jewish #PhotoGenealogy #FamilyHistory #OldPhotos

31.01.2026 23:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œThe Emotional Roller Coaster of DNA Testing” with Janice Lovelace | JGS of Pittsburgh

🧬 DNA testing can uncover surprisesβ€”and emotional challenges.
Join us Jan 25 (1–2:30 PM EST, Zoom) for The Emotional Roller Coaster of DNA Testing with Janice Lovelace, Ph.D.
Free for members | $5 non-members
www.pghjgs.org/event-detail...

#Genealogy #DNATesting #FamilyHistory #Genetics

04.01.2026 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tracing the Descendants of the Shpoler Zeida - A Real-World Application of Innovative Genealogical Tools and Technology | JGS of Pittsburgh

Just a quick reminderβ€”there’s still time to join us this Sunday for Tracing the Descendants of the Shpoler Zeida! You can register here: www.pghjgs.org/event-detail...

#JewishGenealogy #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #JewishHistory #GenealogyResearch #JewishRoots #JGS #Pittsburgh #DNAandGenealogy

18.12.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Giving Tuesday 2025 | JGS of Pittsburgh

This Giving Tuesday, help keep Jewish genealogy thriving! πŸ’™
Join the JGS of Pittsburgh as a new member and support programs, help sessions, and other activities. Your membership ensures these opportunities continue for generations to come.
πŸ’» Join here β†’ www.pghjgs.org/giving-tuesday

01.12.2025 22:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Membership | JGS of Pittsburgh

A sweet new year begins with connection & history. Join the Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh to explore your roots & support our community! 🍎🍯 ✑️ www.pghjgs.org/membership
#RoshHashana #LShanaTova #JewishPittsburgh #FamilyHistory #Genealogy

16.09.2025 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I was -2 years old lol

08.09.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"The Best Uses of AI for Genealogy" with Mark Thompson | JGS of Pittsburgh

Discover how AI can transform your family history research! Join Mark Thompson and the JGS of Pittsburgh on Sept 14 for practical tips, tools, and expert guidance. Free for members! πŸ’»πŸ” tinyurl.com/pghjgsai
#JewishGenealogy #FamilyHistory #GenealogyResearch #AIinGenealogy #PGHEvents #GenealogyTools

25.08.2025 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This year's @iajgs25.bsky.social badge #iajgs2025

10.08.2025 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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the thing is giving a thumbs up from the fantastic four movie ALT: the thing is giving a thumbs up from the fantastic four movie

Have you seen this Thing? #comicbook #humor #FantasticFour

26.07.2025 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œFinding Our Fathers (and Mothers, too): The Joys and Pitfalls of Tracing Jewish Ancestors” with Dan Rottenberg | JGS of Pittsburgh

πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ Finding Our Fathers (and Mothers, Too)
Sun, July 20 @ 11 AM ET
πŸ“ In person: Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center
πŸ’» Or join us on Zoom!
🎟️ Free for JGS members | $5 public
πŸ”— Register: pghjgs.org/event-detail...

#JewishGenealogy #GenChat #FamilyHistory #PittsburghEvents

29.06.2025 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Programming | JGS of Pittsburgh

πŸŽ™οΈ WEBINAR: β€œLandscape of Dreams: Jewish Genealogy in Canada”
πŸ—“οΈ Sun, June 22 | πŸ• 1–2:30PM ET | πŸ’» Zoom
w/ @kayeprince.bsky.social
Explore records, archives & tips for tracing Canadian Jewish ancestry.
πŸ”— Register: www.pghjgs.org/programming
#Genealogy #Jewish #Canada

09.06.2025 01:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

What if @robert.thecure.com sang Down With The Sickness? #music #humor

27.05.2025 19:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

lol - siblings in Moses is great!

18.05.2025 20:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is what you get when you ask ChatGPT to roast you..
#genealogy #humor #roast

07.05.2025 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It's giving tell me you've never seen Star Wars without telling me you've never seen Star Wars

I responded to the tweet with @markhamillofficial.bsky.social 's quote - "Amazing every word of what you just said was wrong"

04.05.2025 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When asked how much pi I wanted I responded with 3.1415926.....
#humor #math #pi

03.05.2025 00:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is the last day of April, but tomorrow
#humor #justintimberlake #may

30.04.2025 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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First Trump took over the Kennedy Center

Then he put JD Vance in charge of dismantling the Smithsonian

He set forth an Executive Order to wipe Black history & artifacts from the
walls & halls of the African American History Museum

Now he's purging the board of the US Holocaust Memorial Museum

29.04.2025 23:30 β€” πŸ‘ 387    πŸ” 203    πŸ’¬ 31    πŸ“Œ 9
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"Ellis Island and the Names That Did Not Change There" with Marlene Katz Bishow | JGS of Pittsburgh

🚨 Bust the Myth! 🚨
Think your ancestor’s name was changed at Ellis Island? Think again!
Join us for "Ellis Island and the Names That Did Not Change There"
πŸ“… Date: May 18, 2025
πŸ•’ Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30: PM EDT
πŸ”— Register Here: tinyurl.com/4u3h5ske
#Genealogy #EllisIsland #FamilyHistory #JewishRoots

27.04.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On this #DNAday I just wanted to say I am not surprised at all @myheritageofficial.bsky.social #Genealogy #Jewish

25.04.2025 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Is my Spotify ok...it played both versions of Cat Scratch Fever (Ted Nugent and Pantera) back to back...πŸ€”πŸ€”πŸ€”πŸ€”πŸ€”

22.04.2025 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Every year I ask, and I never get an answer. Why is Herb so bitter?
#passover

12.04.2025 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I hope everyone's #passover #seder is in order! #jewish #humor

12.04.2025 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The #Jewish #Genealogy Society of #Pittsburgh is looking for #volunteers in the following areas:

#Website #SocialMedia #Newsletter #Events #Education #Research #Membership #Development

if any of these is something you'd be interested in please e-mail us at info@pghjgs.org

10.04.2025 00:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wish that you spent your Friday doing something besides checking if TikTok was banned or not?

Try out @skylight.social β€” a video app built upon the same open network as Bluesky. You can login with your Bluesky account, and all of your followers seamlessly come with you.

04.04.2025 22:18 β€” πŸ‘ 12009    πŸ” 2399    πŸ’¬ 531    πŸ“Œ 223
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Watch for registration to open up this week for this year's IAJGS Conference in Fort Wayne, IN

31.03.2025 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you are seeing this you have lost The Game
#AprilFools #humor

01.04.2025 12:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When Luke Cage see's Daredevil walking by in his original Yellow and Red costume, do you think he yells out MUSTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARD!

#comicbook #humor #mavelcomics #daredevil

01.04.2025 02:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You know know it's a bad sign when you get an update from the Pittsburgh Pirates saying the Braves will win the NL Pennant after just the second game of the season

@pirates.com #baseball

29.03.2025 01:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0