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SUMMARY:2026 Arab Family History Days - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Join us for NSAB’s 3rd Annual Arab Family History Days 2026 \nRegistration is open for our free\, virtual two-part program focused on Arab and Arab American family history research\, documentation\, and preservation. \nThis year\, we expanded to two Saturdays to make room for more of the topics our community asked for: \nSaturdays\, April 25\, 2026 & June 20\, 2026 \n8:30 AM–12:30 PM Pacific /11:30 AM–3:30 PM Eastern (same for both days) \nYou only need to register once. One registration covers both days. \nDay 1 Program Highlights \nRoula Chalhoub Akiki (FamilySearch)\, Lebanese Family History \nLinda K. Jacobs\, PhD (scholar and author)\, Early Arab Immigrants in the United States \nAkram Khater\, PhD (Khayrallah Center)\, AI and Arab Genealogies: Updates from the Khayrallah Center \nWe will also close with a NSAB Connect Discussion Session (open to all registrants): a space to connect\, share resources\, and continue conversations from the day’s sessions. \n \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://arabamericangenealogy.com/event/2026-arab-family-history-day/
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SUMMARY:Palestinian American Genealogy Hands-On Workshop
DESCRIPTION:NSAB Workshop\nHands-On In-Person Workshop on Palestinian American Genealogy \nSacramento\, California \nSaturday\, March 28\, 2026 \n10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST \nJoin us for NSAB’s first in-person\, hands-on workshop in Sacramento\, California on March 28\, 2026. This free workshop on Palestinian American Genealogy is for anyone researching\, tracing\, and preserving Palestinian family history. \nWhether you have a wealth of family stories and names to build on\, or you’re still trying to identify where in Palestine your family originates\, this workshop is for you. \nWe’ll begin with a short presentation\, then participants will spend most of the time working on their own research with guidance from our facilitators. \nHands-on stations will include: \n\nOnline Palestinian archives\nOttoman and other records on FamilySearch\nU.S. and international records using library editions of Ancestry\, Newspapers.com\, NewspaperArchive\, British Newspaper Archive\, and more.\nImmigration A-files through the National Archives or USCIS requests\nPreservation and digitization support (book\, flatbed\, and batch photo scanners; slide and negative scanners; audio and video converters)\nPalestinian geography resources and city/village books\nArabic translation support\nAnd more\n\nParticipants can spend the entire time at one station or rotate among several stations to explore different tools and approaches for learning more about their Palestinian ancestors. \nSeats are limited and registration is required. To join us in Sacramento\, please complete the registration form and questionnaire here. Please note: for out-of-town participants\, travel and hotel arrangements are the responsibility of each individual participant. This workshop is co-sponsored by FamilySearch.
URL:https://arabamericangenealogy.com/event/palestinian-american-genealogy-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T014907
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SUMMARY:NSAB Connect February 2026
DESCRIPTION:NSAB members are invited to join for NSAB Connect. NSAB Connect is a members-only discussion group for sharing your research progress and concerns\, as well as hearing from others about their experiences. It’s an opportunity for mutual learning as we delve into researching of our ancestors from Arabic-speaking countries. \nFebruary NSAB Connect Discussion Focus: What Did You Read/Watch? What Did You Learn? \nShare one book\, webinar\, article\, thesis\, catalog/finding aid\, database guide or whatever you are reading or watching for your family history research. Members will share what it is\, why it matters\, and one takeaway. The goal is to leave with new leads\, better source awareness\, and a shared list of member-recommended educational resources. You are welcome to join even if you don’t have something to share\, but the more we have to share\, the more we help each other! \nEven though a month may have a discussion focus\, there will still be time for other topic discussions and for participants to share research updates and interests. NSAB Connect will be held every other month. Members will receive a log in email the day prior to the event.
URL:https://arabamericangenealogy.com/event/nsab-connect-february-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T014907
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SUMMARY:Navigating Archives—Relationships and Research
DESCRIPTION:Navigating Archives—Relationships and Research by Olivia Basha\, MLS will be held on Saturday\, January 31\, 2026 at 10:00 am PST/1:00 pm EST via Zoom. Register Here. \nUnderstanding how archivists arrange and describe records—and what they expect from researchers—can transform your research experience. In this session\, Olivia Basha\, MLS\, will share practical strategies for building productive relationships with archives and archivists\, asking the right questions\, and making the most of every visit. \nWhether you’re planning a local archive trip or preparing for research internationally\, this webinar will help you work more efficiently and collaboratively.
URL:https://arabamericangenealogy.com/event/navigating-archives-relationships-and-research/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T233000
DTSTAMP:20260502T014907
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SUMMARY:NSAB Connect December 2025
DESCRIPTION:NSAB members are invited to join for NSAB Connect. NSAB Connect is a members-only discussion group for sharing your research progress and concerns\, as well as hearing from others about their experiences. It’s an opportunity for mutual learning as we delve into researching of our ancestors from Arabic-speaking countries. \nDecember NSAB Connect Discussion Focus: End-of-Year Reflections: Stories\, Struggles & Successes \nWe kicked off 2025 asking what you wanted to focus on for the year. We are ending it seeing how far we have come. Have we reached our 2025 goals or are we reassessing how much time it takes? Let’s talk about it in December. \nEven though a month may have a discussion focus\, there will still be time for other topic discussions and for participants to share research updates and interests. NSAB Connect will be held every other month. Members will receive a log in email the day prior to the event.
URL:https://arabamericangenealogy.com/event/nsab-connect-december-2025/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T230000
DTSTAMP:20260502T014907
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T205603Z
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SUMMARY:Almond & Fig: Food\, Family Stories\, and Identity
DESCRIPTION:Almond & Fig: Food\, Family Stories\, and Identity by Mai Kakish will be held on Saturday\, November 15 at 10:00 am PST/1:00 pm EST via Zoom. Register Here. \nMai Kakish\, Palestinian American food blogger\, will share how recipes carry stories\, identity\, and tradition across generations. \nMai Khader Kakish is a Palestinian-born marketing professional\, storyteller\, and content creator. She holds a master’s degree in marketing and public relations from DePaul University in Chicago\, where she currently resides with her three daughters. \nMai serves as a marketing consultant for Ziyad Brand\, the largest Middle Eastern food brand in North America. Beyond her professional work\, she is deeply committed to community engagement\, advocacy\, and preserving Palestinian heritage through food and storytelling. \nShe is the founder and director of TEE\, a long-running community program dedicated to teaching Arab American children Arabic language and culture. For over 18 years\, she has led this initiative\, using food\, music\, and immersive experiences to nurture cultural identity. She also serves on the board of the Seraj Library Project\, a non-profit organization that establishes libraries and vibrant community centers in Palestinian villages and refugee camps. \nMai is a public speaker and advocate\, sharing her firsthand experience of growing up under Israeli occupation in Palestine. Through storytelling and fundraising\, she raises awareness about Palestinian history and supports initiatives that rebuild and empower Palestinian communities. \nHer deep longing for home led her to create Almond and Fig\, a platform that shares the history\, injustices\, and beauty of Palestine through food and personal narratives. More than just a food blog\, Almond and Fig is a family memoir told through recipes\, honoring her grandparents’ traditions and preserving the flavors of her homeland. Through @almondandfig\, Mai hopes to inspire others to cook and appreciate the rich culinary heritage of Palestine\, using food as a bridge to memory\, culture\, and conversation.
URL:https://arabamericangenealogy.com/event/almondandfig/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T014907
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SUMMARY:NSAB Connect October 2025
DESCRIPTION:NSAB members are invited to join for NSAB Connect. NSAB Connect is a members-only discussion group for sharing your research progress and concerns\, as well as hearing from others about their experiences. It’s an opportunity for mutual learning as we delve into researching of our ancestors from Arabic-speaking countries. \nOctober 2025 NSAB Connect Discussion Focus: Best Practices in Family History Research \nStarting Out\, Starting Over\, or Somewhere in Between – What are the best practices you have questions about\, would recommend or wish you would have known. \nEven though a month may have a discussion focus\, there will still be time for other topic discussions and for participants to share research updates and interests. NSAB Connect will be held every other month. Members will receive a log in email the day prior to the event.
URL:https://arabamericangenealogy.com/event/nsab-connect-october-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T014907
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T210508Z
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SUMMARY:Arab American Migration and Communities: A Historical Lens for Family Research
DESCRIPTION:Arab American Migration and Communities: A Historical Lens for Family Research by Dr. Nina Shoman-Dajani will be held on Saturday\, August 23 at 10:00 am PST/1:00 pm EST via Zoom. Register here. \nUnderstanding historical context is an essential part of family history research\, including immigrants to the United States from Arabic speaking countries. Dr. Shoman-Dajani will walk attendees through the history of Arabs in the United States\, while sharing stories of local Arab American communities.   \nDr. Nina Shoman-Dajani is the Assistant Dean of Learning Enrichment and College Readiness at Moraine Valley Community College where most of her work is focused on managing Adult Education programs and grants that serve marginalized and immigrant communities. In addition\, Dr. Shoman-Dajani works as an adjunct professor in Middle Eastern Studies at Saint Xavier University and has served as a visiting lecturer at the University of Illinois in Chicago (UIC)\, where she taught Arab American studies. \nShe is a member of the National Advisory Council for the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education (NCORE)\, and co-chairs the Transnational-International committee and also serves as the co-chair for the MENA/SWANA Caucus. She is a former board member for the Syrian Community Network\, a refugee resettlement agency in Chicago and also previously served as a board member for the Arab American Studies Association. She is currently the Executive Director of the Chicago Palestine Film Festival. Dr. Shoman-Dajani is a student and community advocate who has also volunteered as the advisor to the Arab Student Union at Moraine Valley Community College for the last 15 years. \nDr. Shoman-Dajani is currently partaking in the Cultivate: Women of Color Leadership Fellowship program which brings together women and nonbinary leaders of color engaged in social\, economic\, and racial justice movements in the Chicago region and is the recent recipient of two leadership awards\, the Vernon O. Crawley Leadership Award (Moraine Valley Community College\, April 2025) and the Change Agent Social Justice and Equity Award (NCORE\, May 2025). \nShe received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Middle Eastern Studies and her Master of Arts in International Affairs with a focus on U.S. Foreign and Domestic Policy from California State University\, Sacramento. She earned her Doctor of Education degree at Benedictine University in Higher Education and Organizational Change. Her doctoral research focused on the racial identity construction of Arab American college students. She is one of the authors of the Arab Community Report titled Beyond Erasure and Profiling: Cultivating Strong and Vibrant Arab American Communities in Chicagoland published by the Institute for Research on Race & Public Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago. This publication includes an extensive study on the racial discrimination experienced by the Arab community of Chicago.
URL:https://arabamericangenealogy.com/event/arab-american-history/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T014907
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SUMMARY:NSAB Connect July 2025
DESCRIPTION:NSAB members are invited to join NSAB Connect. NSAB Connect is a members-only discussion group for sharing your research progress and concerns\, as well as hearing from others about their experiences. It’s an opportunity for mutual learning as we delve into researching of our ancestors from Arabic-speaking countries. \nJuly 2025 NSAB Connect Discussion Focus: Reaching Out to Unknown Family. \nHave you ever discovered a distant relative through genealogy but weren’t sure how to make contact? Did you lose touch with a family member and now want to reconnect to talk about your family history research? Whether through DNA matches\, historical records\, or social media\, reaching out to unknown family members can be both exciting and challenging. \nHow do you approach these connections? What strategies have worked—or not worked—for you? Join us for our July 2025 NSAB Connect as we explore the best ways to initiate contact\, navigate sensitivities\, and build new family relationships. Come share your experiences and insights! \nEven though a month may have a discussion focus\, there will still be time for other topic discussions and for participants to share research updates and interests. NSAB Connect will be held every other month. Members will receive a log in email the day prior to the event.
URL:https://arabamericangenealogy.com/event/nsab-connect-july-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T014907
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SUMMARY:NSAB Connect May 2025
DESCRIPTION:NSAB members are invited to join NSAB Connect. NSAB Connect is a members-only discussion group for sharing your research progress and concerns\, as well as hearing from others about their experiences. It’s an opportunity for mutual learning as we delve into researching of our ancestors from Arabic-speaking countries. \nMay 2025 NSAB Connect Discussion Focus: Language & Language Barriers. \nAre language barriers in Arabic slowing down your family history research? You might be fluent in Arabic but find yourself facing documents in Ottoman Turkish\, French\, or Hebrew that you can’t easily read. Who do you turn to for translations? Does AI help bridge the gap? \nJoin us for our May 2025 NSAB Connect as we discuss language challenges in genealogy. Share your experiences\, learn from others\, and explore solutions to overcome these barriers. We’d love to hear your ideas! \nEven though a month may have a discussion focus\, there will still be time for other topic discussions and for participants to share research updates and interests. NSAB Connect will be held every other month. Members will receive a log in email the day prior to the event.
URL:https://arabamericangenealogy.com/event/nsab-connect-may-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T014907
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SUMMARY:2025 Arab American Family History Day
DESCRIPTION:    \n \n \nThe National Society for Arab & Arab American Genealogy (NSAB) will hold our 2nd Annual Arab American Family History Day on April 26\, 2025. It will be an all-day virtual event including presentations on different aspects of Arab & Arab American family history research\, documentation and preservation. \nRegister HERE!
URL:https://arabamericangenealogy.com/event/2025-arab-american-family-history-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T014907
CREATED:20241221T013320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T014924Z
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SUMMARY:NSAB Connect March 2025
DESCRIPTION:NSAB members are invited to join NSAB Connect. NSAB Connect is a members-only discussion group for sharing your research progress and concerns\, as well as hearing from others about their experiences. It’s an opportunity for mutual learning as we delve into researching of our ancestors from Arabic-speaking countries. \nMarch 2025 NSAB Connect Discussion Focus: Family Celebrations & Family History. \nDo you share family stories during holidays or family gatherings? Are these stories recorded or documented in any way? How do you get younger or older generations to participate? These are some of the topics members might chat about during our March 2025 NSAB Connect. Come by and find out or share other ideas you might have. \nEven though a month may have a discussion focus\, there will still be time for other topic discussions and for participants to share research updates and interests. NSAB Connect will be held every other month. Members will receive a log in email the day prior to the event.
URL:https://arabamericangenealogy.com/event/681/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T014907
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SUMMARY:NSAB Presentation: Using the FamilySearch Wiki for Arab & Arab American Family History Research
DESCRIPTION:Using the FamilySearch Wiki for Arab & Arab American Family History Research \nThe FamilySearch Research Wiki is a free\, online genealogical guide created and maintained by FamilySearch. It contains links to genealogy databases\, websites\, other resources\, research strategies\, and genealogical guidance to assist in the search for your ancestors. Articles included are locality pages for countries around the world and topic pages that include pertinent genealogy record types explaining how to use the record\, what it contains\, and how to find it. NSAB welcomes members of the FamilySearch Wiki MENA team who will share how to use the Wiki as a resource for Arab & Arab American family history research. \nSpeakers:\nLaura Daly\, MLIS\, Middle East & North Africa Outreach Intern\, FamilySearch\nLaura Daly holds a Master of Library and Information Studies and Archival Certification from the University of Alabama and a bachelor’s degree in Ancient Near Eastern Studies from BYU. She has focused her research on increasing the awareness and accessibility of records for people in the Middle East. She is currently part of the FamilySearch Middle East & North Africa Outreach team and loves to inspire and connect with other people on the path of family history discovery! \nJames Vogel\, Middle East and North Africa Outreach Intern\, FamilySearch\nJames Vogel has been on the FamilySearch Middle East and North Africa Outreach team since June 2023. A Connecticut native\, James graduated from Brigham Young University with dual bachelor’s degrees in Arabic Language and Middle East Studies. During his university studies\, he spent time in Morocco and Jordan in intensive Arabic learning programs. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://arabamericangenealogy.com/event/nsab-presentation-familysearchwiki/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T233000
DTSTAMP:20260502T014907
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T013801Z
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SUMMARY:NSAB Connect January 2025
DESCRIPTION:NSAB members are invited to join NSAB Connect. NSAB Connect is a members-only discussion group for sharing your research progress and concerns\, as well as hearing from others about their experiences. It’s an opportunity for mutual learning as we delve into researching of our ancestors from Arabic-speaking countries. \nJanuary 2025 NSAB Connect Discussion Focus: Goals for 2025. \nWhat are your plans for your 2025 family history research? Do you have a specific family line\, clan\, or immigrant ancestor you are researching? Are you focusing on the women in your family or starting by organizing your research? How do you see yourself engaging with genealogy in general or your Arab or Arab American family history more specifically in 2025? Stop by NSAB Connect and share these or other thoughts you are considering as we start the new year together. \nEven though a month may have a discussion focus\, there will still be time for other topic discussions and for participants to share research updates and interests. NSAB Connect will be held every other month. Members will receive a log in email the day prior to the event.
URL:https://arabamericangenealogy.com/event/nsab-connect-january-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T014907
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SUMMARY:NSAB Connect December 2024
DESCRIPTION:NSAB members are invited to join for NSAB Connect. NSAB Connect is a members-only discussion group for sharing your research progress and concerns\, as well as hearing from others about their experiences. It’s an opportunity for mutual learning as we delve into researching of our ancestors from Arabic-speaking countries. \nOctober 2024 NSAB Connect Discussion Focus: Organizing Research. \nEven though a month may have a discussion focus\, there will still be time for other topic discussions and for participants to share research updates and interests. NSAB Connect will be held every other month. Members will receive a log in email the day prior to the event.
URL:https://arabamericangenealogy.com/event/nsab-connect-december-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T014907
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T165434Z
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SUMMARY:From Arrival to Archive: Finding Your Ancestor’s Immigration Record
DESCRIPTION:From Arrival to Archive: Finding Your Ancestor’s Immigration Record will be held on Saturday\, November 16 at 10am PST/1:00pm EST via Zoom. This NSAB Presentation will be made by Reem Awad-Rashmawi\, JD.  \nDid your parent\, grandparent\, or an ancestor from generations ago immigrate to the United States? Or perhaps your ancestor came and went multiple times\, leaving a trail of records behind. Whether you’re tracing a single journey or multiple crossings\, the question remains: Do you have documentation of their immigration? Passenger lists\, immigration files\, naturalization records\, and other invaluable documents can provide crucial insights into your family history. Join us for this informative NSAB webinar to learn where to start your search and how to navigate the archives to uncover the stories of your immigrant ancestors. \nNSAB webinars are free and open to all\, however access to archived webinars and webinar handouts are available to members only. \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://arabamericangenealogy.com/event/from-arrival-to-archive-finding-your-ancestors-immigration-record/
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SUMMARY:NSAB Connect October 2024
DESCRIPTION:NSAB members are invited to join for NSAB Connect. NSAB Connect is a members-only discussion group for sharing your research progress and concerns\, as well as hearing from others about their experiences. It’s an opportunity for mutual learning as we delve into researching of our ancestors from Arabic-speaking countries. \nOctober 2024 NSAB Connect Discussion Focus: DNA Research. \nEven though a month may have a discussion focus\, there will still be time for other topic discussions and for participants to share research updates and interests. NSAB Connect will be held every other month. Members will receive a log in email the day prior to the event.
URL:https://arabamericangenealogy.com/event/nsab-connect-october-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T113000
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SUMMARY:Writing Your Ancestor's Story
DESCRIPTION:Writing Your Ancestor’s Story\, will be held on Saturday\, September 28 at 10am PST/1:00pm EST via Zoom. Dallas Public Library Genealogy and History Division Manager and NSAB Board Member\, Stephanie Arage Bennett will be helping us write down what we know. Tracing your Arab American heritage can be difficult\, particularly when you hit a brick wall. However\, focusing on telling your ancestor’s story will help provide clues and show you all the information that you already have at your fingertips. Learn how to write a genealogical biography\, correctly cite sources\, incorporate pictures and find clues that will help you determine where to research next! \nNSAB webinars are open however\, access to archived webinars and webinar handouts are available to members only. \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://arabamericangenealogy.com/event/writing-your-ancestors-story/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T113000
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SUMMARY:NSAB Connect August 2024
DESCRIPTION:NSAB members are invited to join for NSAB Connect. NSAB Connect is a members-only discussion group for sharing your research progress and concerns\, as well as hearing from others about their experiences. It’s an opportunity for mutual learning as we delve into researching of our ancestors from Arabic-speaking countries. \nNSAB Connect will be held every other month. \nMembers will receive a log in email the day prior to the event.
URL:https://arabamericangenealogy.com/event/nsab-connect-august-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T014907
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T232502Z
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SUMMARY:NSAB Connect June 2024
DESCRIPTION:Following the open virtual session on Arab American Family History Day\, at 11:30 AM PST\, NSAB will hold a member-only “NSAB Connect” session. NSAB members will receive a separate registration email inviting them to join a casual discussion with other researchers and share their research ideas\, brick walls\, and best practices in Arab and Arab American family history.
URL:https://arabamericangenealogy.com/event/nsab-connect-june-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T110000
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SUMMARY:First Annual Arab American Family History Day
DESCRIPTION:The First Annual Arab American Family History Day will be held virtually on Saturday\, June 1\, 2024 beginning at 9:00 AM PST. Reem Awad-Rashmawi\, NSAB founder and genealogist at Photographs and Memories by Reem\, will kick off the event by sharing NSAB’s vision and goals for its members. She will also give a quick introduction about Arab and Arab American genealogy research. \nThe introductory presentation will be followed by a panel with archive specialists who will share resources for Arab American family history research. The panel will include: Dr. Matthew Jaber Stiffler\, Director\, Center for Arab Narratives\, Research & Content Manager\, Arab American National Museum; Natali Assal Lenning\, Outreach Manager\, Middle East North Africa (MENA)\, FamilySearch; and Stephanie Arage Bennett\, Dallas Public Library Genealogy & History Manager\, NSAB Founding Board Member.
URL:https://arabamericangenealogy.com/event/first-annual-arab-american-family-history-day/
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