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Jewish Genealogy

These Jewish Genealogy resources can help you research your own Jewish background and inform you about the Jewish roots of others.
John Kerry's Jewish Roots
The discovery of Senator John Kerry’s Jewish roots has surprised many people.
Australian Jewish Genealogical Society
The Australian Jewish Genealogical Society, Inc. represents researchers living in Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and some overseas members.
Avotaynu.com
Avotaynu, Inc. is the leading publisher of products and information of interest to persons who are researching Jewish genealogy, Jewish family trees and Jewish roots. Their online catalog includes the Avotaynu Journal, books, maps and microfiche.
Family Tree Software for Jewish genealogists
The DoroTree software was created by veteran genealogists that were searching for a solution to their unique needs. Commemoration of the Holocaust, Date conversion, Bi-lingual reports, Jewish Lineage entry as well as an easy to navigate interface were only a few of the requirements.
Getting Started in Jewish Genealogy
Avotaynu's five minute guide to Jewish Genealogy that jump starts you in tracing your Jewish roots.
Jewish Gen: Family Finder (JGFF)
Learn whether others are seeking ancestors of the same surname or town of origin as you through this database.
Jewish Gen: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Warren Blatt's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) answers many basic questions about Jewish Genealogy.
Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain
The Society encourages genealogical research and promotes the preservation of Jewish genealogical records and resources. Members, who include both beginners and experienced genealogists, share information amongst each other.
Jewish Genealogy Links (JGL)
A helpful and thorough resource site for Jewish genealogy, created by Matthew Meisel. A must-see site for anyone using the Internet to research their Jewish roots.
Jewish Genealogy Societies
List of all Jewish genealogical societies (JGSs) that are members of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical societies (IAJGS).
Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada
The Genealogical Institute was founded in June 1990 to operate as the part of the Jewish Historical Society (now the Jewish Heritage Centre) of Western Canada that is dedicated to promoting the hobby of genealogy within the Society.
Jewish Krakow Documents
This site includes early records of the Krakow Jewish community, beginning with a Census in 1790.
Jewish Web: Genealogy
This site offers some direction, resources and online links for new Jewish Genealogy researchers from someone with experience.
Routes to Roots
Routes to Roots is an internationally-known firm with offices in Ukraine and Poland that specializes in Jewish research in the archives of Eastern Europe.
Sephardim.com: Sephardic Genealogy
This site is a research tool for Sephardic and Jewish genealogy.
Stammbaum
Stammbaum is the only genealogical source written in English that focuses exclusively on German-speaking Jewry. Published since 1992, it has attracted an international readership and facilitates the exchange of helpful and sound information. It focuses on Germany, but its scope also includes Austria, Switzerland, Alsace, Bohemia and more.

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