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=== Key Internet Links === | === Key Internet Links === | ||
*[http://www.iajgs.org/ International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies] | *[http://www.iajgs.org/ International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies] over 75 groups | ||
*[http://sephardim.com/ Sephardim | *[http://sephardim.com/ Sephardim.com] for Sephardic / Jewish genealogy research | ||
*[http://www.yadvashem.org/ Yad Vashem] - Holocaust Museum | *[http://www.yadvashem.org/ Yad Vashem] - Holocaust Museum and database | ||
*[http://synagoguescribes.com/blog/ Synagogue Scribes] offers a unique and fully searchable database of London Ashkenazi Synagogue records, with the emphasis on pre UK civil registration, which began on 1st July 1837. | *[http://synagoguescribes.com/blog/ Synagogue Scribes] offers a unique and fully searchable database of London Ashkenazi Synagogue records, with the emphasis on pre UK civil registration, which began on 1st July 1837. | ||
*[http://www.jewishgen.org/ JewishGen] | *[http://www.jewishgen.org/ JewishGen] databases and tools to help those with Jewish ancestry find family members | ||
*[http://feefhs.org/ Federation of East European Family History Societies] | *[http://feefhs.org/ Federation of East European Family History Societies] fosters research there | ||
*[http://www.ajhs.org/ American Jewish Historical Society] | *[http://www.ajhs.org/ American Jewish Historical Society] access to books, photographs, and artifacts | ||
*[http://www.cemeteryscribes.com/ Cemetery Scribes recording tombstone inscriptions in the UK | *[http://www.cemeteryscribes.com/ Cemetery Scribes] recording tombstone inscriptions in the UK | ||
*Ancestry.com [http://landing.ancestry.com/jewishfamilyhistory/us/default.aspx Jewish Family History Collection] | *Ancestry.com [http://landing.ancestry.com/jewishfamilyhistory/us/default.aspx Jewish Family History Collection] | ||
*[http://www.cjh.org/ CJH.org] Center for Jewish History provides collections and background information. | *[http://www.cjh.org/ CJH.org] Center for Jewish History provides collections and background information. | ||
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Did you know?[edit | edit source]
- Columbus took Jews with him in hopes they could translate Oriental languages.
- Jewish births are sometimes listed in local church records.
- Emma Lazarus, daughter of Sephardic Jews, wrote the famous poem inscribed on the Statue of Liberty, "give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses..."
- Jews are the oldest group with their national identity and cultural heritage intact.
- Celebrities with Jewish mothers: Geraldo Rivera, Fiorello Laguardia, Winston Churchill, Cary Grant, David Bowie, Robert DeNiro, Harrison Ford.[1]
Key Internet Links[edit | edit source]
- International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies over 75 groups
- Sephardim.com for Sephardic / Jewish genealogy research
- Yad Vashem - Holocaust Museum and database
- Synagogue Scribes offers a unique and fully searchable database of London Ashkenazi Synagogue records, with the emphasis on pre UK civil registration, which began on 1st July 1837.
- JewishGen databases and tools to help those with Jewish ancestry find family members
- Federation of East European Family History Societies fosters research there
- American Jewish Historical Society access to books, photographs, and artifacts
- Cemetery Scribes recording tombstone inscriptions in the UK
- Ancestry.com Jewish Family History Collection
- CJH.org Center for Jewish History provides collections and background information.
- EllisIsland.org - The Ellis Island Foundation provides passenger lists for over 20 million immigrants.
Helpful Guides[edit | edit source]
- How Do I Start? Simple steps to begin your family history.
- Finding Jewish Records New! In-depth guide to tracing Jewish ancestors from the U.S. to Europe between 1850 to 1930. Follow the steps to identify a birthplace or place of origin.
- Jewish Genealogy Research Outline Revised as of Aug 2008! Helpful guide to records and research strategies focusing on Jewish family history.
- State Research Guides Individual guides to finding records and indexes in each U.S. state.
Things you can do[edit | edit source]
In order to make this wiki a better research tool, we need your help! Many tasks need to be done. You can help by:
Sources[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Joseph Aaron, "Fun Jewish Facts" in Jewish News Online at http://www.chicagojewishnews.com/forums/showthread.php?t=338 (accessed 15 August 2009).