The Northeast Indiana Jewish Genealogy Society is excited to welcome Ava Cohn, otherwise known as Sherlock Cohn, for a free virtual program on Sunday, November 9th, beginning at 2:00 p.m. EST.

Unlocking Family Stories Hidden in Photographs
How often have you looked at a family photograph and wondered what more it could reveal about your ancestors? Beyond the familiar faces and dates lie subtle visual clues that deepen our understanding of the people who came before us—their relationships, choices, personalities, and the moments they chose to capture. In this presentation, “Clued-In: The Stories are in the Details,” Ava Cohn invites participants to uncover the hidden stories preserved in family photos. This engaging session explores questions such as: What were our relatives hoping to convey when they posed for the camera? How did the photographer influence the image? And how does provenance—the story of how a photograph was passed down—shape our interpretation?

Ava Cohn, known worldwide as Sherlock Cohn, The Photo Genealogist, is an internationally recognized expert in the analysis and interpretation of Jewish family photographs. With clients spanning Europe, North America, Israel, Canada, Australia, and beyond, Cohn has become the go-to authority for uncovering the rich personal and cultural histories preserved in family photos. A graduate of Brandeis University, Cohn’s background includes extensive study in decorative arts, photography history, and costume and theatre history. Since 2009, Cohn has specialized in accurately dating, locating, and identifying individuals in historical photographs, with a particular emphasis on immigrant experiences and Eastern European Jewish traditions.

Join us for this fascinating journey into the visual history of our mishpocha and learn how every photograph can become a window into your family’s past.

Registration is required to attend this free virtual program. The link can be found at Upcoming Events – Northeast Indiana Jewish Genealogy Society (neindianajgs.org) .
Thank you to the Harry W. Salon Foundation, the Louis and Anne B. Schneider Foundation, and the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center for their continued support of NEIJGS programming.

Additional information about the NEIJGS can be found on our website at www.NEIndianaJGS.org, or our Facebook Page, https://www.facebook.com/NEIndianaJGS/. Please contact Pamela Friedman at vp@NEIndianaJGS.org for more information.