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Finding your Sephardic Jewish ancestors in Mexico
Explore the hidden stories of Mexico’s colonial past and uncover the legacy of Sephardic Jews in New Spain. In this webinar, we’ll examine the types of documents—such as Inquisition records, church registries, and others —that reveal traces of Jewish ancestry. Learn the strategies used to build genealogical cases and prove ancestral connections to unlikely ancestors.
Explore the hidden stories of Mexico’s colonial past and uncover the legacy of Sephardic Jews in New Spain. In this webinar, we’ll examine the types of documents—such as Inquisition records, church registries, and others —that reveal traces of Jewish ancestry. Learn the strategies used to build genealogical cases and prove ancestral connections to unlikely ancestors.
Fri, May 16 2025: 18:00 UTC
1:27:12
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U.S. Synagogue Records as a Genealogical Resource
A primer on how to find synagogue records, what genealogical material they include, and what they look like. Finding synagogue records can be problematic and time consuming as there are errors in catalogs and a variety of ways materials are described. JewishGen’s Shul Records America, a finding aid pointing to the location of American synagogue records includes more than 650 collections held at over 60 repositories or websites, with about 20% including URLS for digitized materials. Not only a historical resource but important as modern-day synagogues merge or close, Shul Records America encourages congregations to preserve records with genealogical value.
A primer on how to find synagogue records, what genealogical material they include, and what they look like. Finding synagogue records can be problematic and time consuming as there are errors in catalogs and a variety of ways materials are described. JewishGen’s Shul Records America, a finding aid pointing to the location of American synagogue records includes more than 650 collections held at over 60 repositories or websites, with about 20% including URLS for digitized materials. Not only a historical resource but important as modern-day synagogues merge or close, Shul Records America encourages congregations to preserve records with genealogical value.
Thu, March 14 2024: 0:00 UTC
1:16:56
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Landscape of Dreams: Jewish Genealogy in Canada
The landscape of Canada is extensive, and so are our genealogy resources! In this presentation we’ll take a look at accessing some of the most common Canadian genealogy documents available online including census, immigration, military, and vital records. We’ll also explore the abundant number of Canadian Jewish specific resources including archives and heritage organizations, newspapers, and digitized books.
Kaye Prince-Hollenberg
The landscape of Canada is extensive, and so are our genealogy resources! In this presentation we’ll take a look at accessing some of the most common Canadian genealogy documents available online including census, immigration, military, and vital records. We’ll also explore the abundant number of Canadian Jewish specific resources including archives and heritage organizations, newspapers, and digitized books.
Fri, December 15 2023: 19:00 UTC
58:19
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Documenting Jewish Families in America: The Early Years 1654-1880
Strategies and resources to document the earliest Jews in America 1654-1880. Learn how to navigate early American secular records and Jewish institutional materials to create a successful research plan. Land, military, languages used, and historical collections will be featured. A timeline will help identify when to look for Jewish synagogue, burial, or other Jewish community documentation, and when only government-generated records will fill the gap.
Strategies and resources to document the earliest Jews in America 1654-1880. Learn how to navigate early American secular records and Jewish institutional materials to create a successful research plan. Land, military, languages used, and historical collections will be featured. A timeline will help identify when to look for Jewish synagogue, burial, or other Jewish community documentation, and when only government-generated records will fill the gap.
Fri, September 23 2022: 10:00 UTC
49:31
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What’s New in Jewish Genealogy 2022
Join Ellen Kowitt as she provides an update about what’s new when researching Jewish ancestry on familiar websites including JewishGen, Steve Morse, and Miriam Weiner’s Routes to Roots Database. Hidden gems and lesser-known resources will also be provided in this information-packed webinar.
Join Ellen Kowitt as she provides an update about what’s new when researching Jewish ancestry on familiar websites including JewishGen, Steve Morse, and Miriam Weiner’s Routes to Roots Database. Hidden gems and lesser-known resources will also be provided in this information-packed webinar.
Thu, April 7 2022: 23:00 UTC
1:08:12
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Documenting Families or Communities Lost in the Holocaust by Bullets
English speakers can now learn details about what happened to relatives or a community in the Holocaust by Bullets. Review documentation from this important era including access to Russian Extraordinary Commission files; German Einsatzgruppen Reports; Yahad-In Unum eyewitness video; USC Shoah Foundation and other recorded survivor testimonies; Yizkor Books; Yad…
English speakers can now learn details about what happened to relatives or a community in the Holocaust by Bullets. Review documentation from this important era including access to Russian Extraordinary Commission files; German Einsatzgruppen Reports; Yahad-In Unum eyewitness video; USC Shoah Foundation and other recorded survivor testimonies; Yizkor Books; Yad…
Thu, December 9 2021: 1:00 UTC
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Did your Abuelita…? Seeking Jewish Heritage
This covers customs and traditions often observed, without knowing why, in Hispanic families with Jewish ancestry (whether known, unknown, or denied). The results of a DNA test are the first indications of this heritage for many individuals, and this presentation gathers these observances and explains them to those who have long forgotten why they are still done and what they mean.
This covers customs and traditions often observed, without knowing why, in Hispanic families with Jewish ancestry (whether known, unknown, or denied). The results of a DNA test are the first indications of this heritage for many individuals, and this presentation gathers these observances and explains them to those who have long forgotten why they are still done and what they mean.
Fri, September 10 2021: 0:00 UTC
1:20:56
2.2K views
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Jewish Resources on the Genealogy Giants
Learn about Jewish record collections across Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, Findmypast and MyHeritage–and JewishGen! This comparative analysis tells you not only what records are where, but recommends best versions of similar record collections and additional tools on each site that are especially relevant to researching Jewish ancestors. Sunny Morton, expert on…
Learn about Jewish record collections across Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, Findmypast and MyHeritage–and JewishGen! This comparative analysis tells you not only what records are where, but recommends best versions of similar record collections and additional tools on each site that are especially relevant to researching Jewish ancestors. Sunny Morton, expert on…
Wed, July 14 2021: 0:00 UTC
1:22:11
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Jewish Genealogy with JewishGen.org
Debbie Kroopkin will explain the structure and purpose of the many components of the website. She will address how to connect with other researchers, how to identify and learn about your town overseas, and how to search for ancestors. Her presentation will provide details that will help researchers glean as…
Debbie Kroopkin will explain the structure and purpose of the many components of the website. She will address how to connect with other researchers, how to identify and learn about your town overseas, and how to search for ancestors. Her presentation will provide details that will help researchers glean as…
Wed, April 14 2021: 0:00 UTC
57:16
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Finding Jewish Records in the MyHeritage Search Engine
MyHeritage Search technology has been thoroughly updated recently. Join MyHeritage expert genealogist Daniel Horowitz in a fast-paced session on this new technology. Learn how it works, and how it can benefit your Jewish research. Learn how to effortlessly cover thousands of important repositories in a single search.
MyHeritage Search technology has been thoroughly updated recently. Join MyHeritage expert genealogist Daniel Horowitz in a fast-paced session on this new technology. Learn how it works, and how it can benefit your Jewish research. Learn how to effortlessly cover thousands of important repositories in a single search.
Fri, April 9 2021: 0:00 UTC
1:52:47
1.6K views
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Jewish Ethnicity & DNA: History, Migration, Genetics
Learn about Jewish history, migration and genetics. Also hear from the first-hand experience of Maria Apodaca.
Learn about Jewish history, migration and genetics. Also hear from the first-hand experience of Maria Apodaca.
Thu, June 11 2020: 0:00 UTC
1:21:25
9.7K views
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Lessons in Jewish DNA: One Man's Successes and What He Learned On the Journey
The hottest topic in genealogy in recent years has been genetics and many thousands of genealogists have ordered DNA tests. Most of those haven't a clue what to do with their results. The situation is more complicated among Jews, who have married "within the tribe" for hundreds of years, thus…
The hottest topic in genealogy in recent years has been genetics and many thousands of genealogists have ordered DNA tests. Most of those haven't a clue what to do with their results. The situation is more complicated among Jews, who have married "within the tribe" for hundreds of years, thus…
Wed, June 5 2019: 0:00 UTC

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Wed, July 16 2025: 18:00 UTC
Tracing Scots Ancestors Before 1855
Wed, July 16 2025: 18:00 UTC
Researching Scots ancestors before civil registration in 1855 can be challenging! Learn about some of the rich alternative sources you can mine when looking for your earlier forebears, like tax records, directories, newspapers, and more – where to find them, and how to make the most of them.
Researching Scots ancestors before civil registration in 1855 can be challenging! Learn about some of the rich alternative sources you can mine when looking for your earlier forebears, like tax records, directories, newspapers, and more – where to find them, and how to make the most of them.
Wed, July 16 2025: 18:00 UTC
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Strategies for Sorting Out and Documenting Mexican Names and Families
Fri, July 18 2025: 18:00 UTC
This presentation demonstrates methods and tools for tackling two common predicaments when researching families of Mexican origin. First, distinguishing between people with the same names, living in the same place, at the same. And second, determining which compound given names and compound surnames to record in your source citations, online trees, and family narratives.
This presentation demonstrates methods and tools for tackling two common predicaments when researching families of Mexican origin. First, distinguishing between people with the same names, living in the same place, at the same. And second, determining which compound given names and compound surnames to record in your source citations, online trees, and family narratives.
Fri, July 18 2025: 18:00 UTC
Fri, August 1 2025: 18:00 UTC
Finding Your Scot Ancestors in New Scotland
Fri, August 1 2025: 18:00 UTC
Nova Scotia (New Scotland) is a land steeped in the History of the Scots who settled in the late 18th Century through to the early 20th century. Will be discussing this history as well as the tools and resources that are available to family historians to help them trace those early settlers whose descendants would go on to make a mark on the world, whether they and their descendants stayed in the province or moved.
Nova Scotia (New Scotland) is a land steeped in the History of the Scots who settled in the late 18th Century through to the early 20th century. Will be discussing this history as well as the tools and resources that are available to family historians to help them trace those early settlers whose descendants would go on to make a mark on the world, whether they and their descendants stayed in the province or moved.
Fri, August 1 2025: 18:00 UTC
Wed, August 6 2025: 9:00 UTC
Why you want Irish Quaker ancestors
Wed, August 6 2025: 9:00 UTC
The Irish Quaker community is today very small but at the turn of the 19th century, they were a large, active mobile community in Ireland, with strong links to Pennsylvania, which was founded by William Penn, an English Quaker. They also kept amazingly detailed records in both the personal and business spheres. This lecture traces the history and impact of Irish Quakers and showcases their records while considering what a largescale DNA project might uncover for this endogamous and distinct community within Ireland.
The Irish Quaker community is today very small but at the turn of the 19th century, they were a large, active mobile community in Ireland, with strong links to Pennsylvania, which was founded by William Penn, an English Quaker. They also kept amazingly detailed records in both the personal and business spheres. This lecture traces the history and impact of Irish Quakers and showcases their records while considering what a largescale DNA project might uncover for this endogamous and distinct community within Ireland.
Wed, August 6 2025: 9:00 UTC
Fri, August 8 2025: 18:00 UTC
Exploring Nigeria Genealogy: A Guide to Researching Your Nigerian Ancestor(s)
Fri, August 8 2025: 18:00 UTC
In this presentation, Chukwudi aims to cover the current state of Nigerian genealogy, highlighting its challenges and opportunities. He will also showcase available online record collections, repositories, and websites relevant to Nigerian genealogy and discuss effective methodologies and strategies for conducting research, including oral history, cultural analysis, and DNA testing. By the end of this presentation, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the resources and approaches available for exploring Nigerian ancestry, and be equipped to navigate the complexities of Nigerian genealogy.
In this presentation, Chukwudi aims to cover the current state of Nigerian genealogy, highlighting its challenges and opportunities. He will also showcase available online record collections, repositories, and websites relevant to Nigerian genealogy and discuss effective methodologies and strategies for conducting research, including oral history, cultural analysis, and DNA testing. By the end of this presentation, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the resources and approaches available for exploring Nigerian ancestry, and be equipped to navigate the complexities of Nigerian genealogy.
Fri, August 8 2025: 18:00 UTC
Thu, August 14 2025: 0:00 UTC
Filipino Genealogy: Tracing Your Filipino Roots
Thu, August 14 2025: 0:00 UTC
Have Filipino ancestry but don’t know where to start? This session covers the challenges of Filipino genealogy, key resources, and the best strategies for tracing your Filipino roots. This presentation is also for anyone wanting to branch out with their research skills and knowledge in other geographical areas.
Have Filipino ancestry but don’t know where to start? This session covers the challenges of Filipino genealogy, key resources, and the best strategies for tracing your Filipino roots. This presentation is also for anyone wanting to branch out with their research skills and knowledge in other geographical areas.
Thu, August 14 2025: 0:00 UTC
Wed, September 3 2025: 9:00 UTC
Ancestors on the Margins: tracing misfortunate ancestors in Britain
Wed, September 3 2025: 9:00 UTC
This presentation focusses on helping family historians with British ancestry to research those whose conditions or behaviours may have led them to become marginalised, or discriminated against. Their circumstances were often the result of personal misfortune, exacerbated by society’s intolerance and they are often the ancestors who are not given due attention when we research, perhaps because their life experiences make us feel uncomfortable. Now is the time to focus on the Illegitimate, the poverty stricken, the sick and the lawbreakers and restore them to prominence in the family’s story. The presentation will also consider the ethical issues that arise when telling the stories of the marginalised.
This presentation focusses on helping family historians with British ancestry to research those whose conditions or behaviours may have led them to become marginalised, or discriminated against. Their circumstances were often the result of personal misfortune, exacerbated by society’s intolerance and they are often the ancestors who are not given due attention when we research, perhaps because their life experiences make us feel uncomfortable. Now is the time to focus on the Illegitimate, the poverty stricken, the sick and the lawbreakers and restore them to prominence in the family’s story. The presentation will also consider the ethical issues that arise when telling the stories of the marginalised.
Wed, September 3 2025: 9:00 UTC
Wed, September 3 2025: 14:15 UTC
Finding Your Ancestors in German Directories
Wed, September 3 2025: 14:15 UTC
In Germany, more and more directories are online, and some of them are even indexed. This presentation will tell you where to find them, show you how to work with them, and explain how to interpret the information typical for German directories.
In Germany, more and more directories are online, and some of them are even indexed. This presentation will tell you where to find them, show you how to work with them, and explain how to interpret the information typical for German directories.
Wed, September 3 2025: 14:15 UTC
Wed, September 3 2025: 15:30 UTC
Exploring Mecklenburg’s Rich History and Genealogical Treasures
Wed, September 3 2025: 15:30 UTC
Dive into the fascinating history of the Mecklenburg region and discover how to trace your ancestral roots with expert guidance. This presentation will begin with a journey through the historic landscape of two Mecklenburgs – Mecklenburg-Schwerin and Mecklenburg-Strelitz – highlighting their cultural and political development over the centuries. We will explore a wealth of genealogical resources, both online and in archives, that can help you uncover your family’s past. Special emphasis will be placed on church records, civil records, and the Mecklenburg census. But you will also learn about special sources off the beaten path, such as family records and emigration documents. Whether you’re just beginning your genealogical journey or looking for new avenues of research, this presentation will provide valuable insights and strategies to help you piece together your Mecklenburg heritage.
Dive into the fascinating history of the Mecklenburg region and discover how to trace your ancestral roots with expert guidance. This presentation will begin with a journey through the historic landscape of two Mecklenburgs – Mecklenburg-Schwerin and Mecklenburg-Strelitz – highlighting their cultural and political development over the centuries. We will explore a wealth of genealogical resources, both online and in archives, that can help you uncover your family’s past. Special emphasis will be placed on church records, civil records, and the Mecklenburg census. But you will also learn about special sources off the beaten path, such as family records and emigration documents. Whether you’re just beginning your genealogical journey or looking for new avenues of research, this presentation will provide valuable insights and strategies to help you piece together your Mecklenburg heritage.
Wed, September 3 2025: 15:30 UTC