Archives of the Association of Latvian and Estonian Jews in Israel

General Information

Facility Director:
Archivists: Yitzhak Gal (Hebrew, English, Yiddish, German)
Jacob Golan (Hebrew, English, Russian, Yiddish)
Ezra Tov (Hebrew, English, Russian, Yiddish)
Address: Educational Center, Hof Hasharon Shefayim 60990
Phone: 972-9 -9596532
Fax: 972-9- 9552848
E-mail: iygal@netvision.net.il
Website: http://www.jewishgen.org/Courland/data_by_sources.htm#shefayim
Hours of Operation: Monday 14:00-17:00, Tuesday 10:00-13:00
During the conference the library will be open for additional hours.
Consultation: An appointment is needed.
Closest Public Transportation:
Bus: Bus 601 Tel-Aviv-Netanya
Directions: By car take Tel Aviv Netanya Highway, 10 km. North of Tel Aviv
Access for Disabled: Yes

Description of Resources

The material appears in the following languages: Hebrew, English, Russian, Yiddish, Latvian, German . The family trees are in manuscript form. There are books on various Jewish communities and oral testimonies in manuscript form. There are also photos and books of genealogical interest.

The catalogue is computerized and in English. It can be accessed from the website. The materials are located in locked steel closets.

Material has to be ordered at least 14 days beforehand and can be done by email, fax or telephone.

Material can be photocopied on the spot. It is only done by the librarians. Searches can be made from abroad for a charge of $20 per search and $.20 for each document.

There is no possibility of using microfilms on the premises.