The Genealogist's Guide to Postwar Jewish Migration

The Second World War uprooted millions of Jewish people across Europe, first through evacuation and deportation, and then, in its aftermath, through displaced persons camps, repatriation centers, and international migration routes. Each stage left behind rich but often scattered or fragmented paper trails. Drawing largely from collections available on MyHeritage, this talk maps key record sets and document types, including refugee cards and newspapers, that can help you trace your Jewish ancestors' postwar migration journeys within and from Europe to the United States, Israel, and beyond. You'll learn how to locate these sources, interpret them, and find a navigable path back to your family roots.