The Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh’s Virtual Library highlights books and other offline resources that support Jewish genealogical research connected to Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania.
 

While we do not maintain a physical collection, this guide is designed to help researchers discover useful materials, understand their genealogical value, and learn where they may be accessed.
 

Our Virtual Library focuses on resources that complement online databases by providing historical background, context, and details not always available digitally.
 

Virtual Library Sections

Pittsburgh & Western Pennsylvania Jewish History
Books and publications that document Jewish life in Pittsburgh and the surrounding region, offering historical context that can enrich family history research.

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Community & Institutional Publications
Materials such as synagogue histories, organizational publications, and community commemorative works that may include names, dates, photographs, and local connections.

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Archival & Special Collections
Guides to archives, libraries, and special collections that hold offline materials relevant to Jewish genealogical research, including information on access and research considerations.
 

Published Genealogies & Family Histories
Compiled family histories and published genealogies that may serve as useful starting points for research. As with all compiled works, information should be verified using original sources.

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General Jewish Genealogy Reference Works (Offline)
Print and offline reference materials that provide background, methodology, and broader context to support Jewish genealogical research.

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How to Use the Virtual Library

Use the submenu to explore each section. Individual entries describe the type of material available, why it may be helpful for genealogy, and where the resource can be accessed locally or elsewhere.

This guide will continue to grow over time as additional resources are identified and added.