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Jewish Genealogy Research: Sources, Databases, and Strategies

Discover the world of Jewish genealogical research, from vital records and community registers in Eastern Europe to Holocaust-era archives and immigration documents. Learn to navigate specialized databases including JewishGen, MyHeritage and Yad Vashem, decode traditional naming conventions, and leverage DNA testing to reconnect families scattered across the globe.

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1
Jewish Resources on the Genealogy Giants
with Ellen Kowitt
01:20:56
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Finding Jewish Records in the MyHeritage Search Engine
with Daniel Horowitz
00:57:16
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Top 10 Free Resources for Jewish Genealogy
with Kaye Prince-Hollenberg
01:10:34
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Top 8 Resources for Jewish Genealogy in Germany
with Sabine Akabayov
00:52:40
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U.S. Synagogue Records as a Genealogical Resource
with Ellen Kowitt
01:27:12
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Jewish Ethnicity & DNA: History, Migration, Genetics
with Schelly Talalay Dardashti
01:52:47

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