Genealogy
Following DNA trails, a Jewish family shattered by the Holocaust discovers its lost branches
DISAPORA AFFAIRS: A DNA test revealed more than 50 relatives Adrianna Turk never knew existed, breaking decades of Holocaust silence and bringing her to Jerusalem to meet family she thought was lost.
Tracing roots: Why every Jew should reclaim family histories disrupted by the Holocaust - opinion
Were your ancestors Nazis? New research tool allows people to find out
Perpetual Jewish family traits: Jewish genealogy, history explored by Am haZikaron Institute
Arizona police, FBI continue search for Nancy Guthrie as investigation enters second week
On Friday afternoon, the sheriff's department said DNA that didn't belong to Nancy Guthrie or any of the others in close contact with the elderly woman had been found at her residence.
Tel Aviv University study opens path to gene therapy for ALS
A new Israeli-led study identifies an RNA-based therapy that may halt ALS progression and regenerate nerve cells.
The forced converts of the Inquisition: Rediscovering Spanish, Portuguese roots - interview
A descendant of forced converts persecuted by the Inquisition has a suggestion for the Jewish state.
Grapevine January 15, 2025: In their own words
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Jewish comedian Lena Dunham discovers her family’s Holocaust story on PBS’ ‘Finding Your Roots’
The PBS series has previously uncovered the Jewish histories of rock star Alanis Morissette, who also discovered her family’s Holocaust history, as well as Pamela Adlon, Dustin Hoffman and others.
Neanderthal genes still affect modern-day humans - study
Though Neanderthals have been extinct for tens of thousands of years, their genetics still make up anywhere from 1% to 4% of the human genome.
Grapevine January 15, 2023: Beyond Chiune Sugihara
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Exploring Jewish genealogy: The roots of a person and a people
For biblical scholars, it is of the utmost importance to familiarize themselves with all these names and their place in the human mosaic of their times.
How to capture your family's history
Family trees have taken root in America and are laden with memories, so it’s up to you to start the conversations and harvest your history. So, where to begin?
JewishGen to add millions of Jewish records to MyHeritage
The combined collection of records will number at 5.8 million, expanding the database of Jewish geneology.
