Reference works
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Genealogy in the Jewish Library: An Update
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In: Judaica Librarianship 15 (2009), 13-24. doi:10.14263/2330-2976.1044. -
Guidebook for Sephardic and Oriental genealogical sources in Israel
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Sephardic Genealogy: discovering your Sephardic ancestors and their world
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Publication Date: 2003Winner: Best Judaica Reference Book (2002) by Association of Jewish Libraries.
Databases & guides
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AncestryAccess available at the Ann Arbor District Library.
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AvotaynuThe leading publisher of products of interest to persons who are researching Jewish genealogy, Jewish family trees or Jewish roots.
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Biography and Genealogy Master IndexA consolidated index to more than 12 million biographical articles appearing in English-language Who's Who-type publications, major biographical dictionaries, subject encyclopedias, handbooks, directories and indexes.
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Douglas E. Goldman Jewish Genealogy Center (Beit Hatfutsot)Search a database containing thousands of genealogies of Jewish families from all over the world.
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Genealogy Research Guides (Center for Jewish History)A listing of all genealogy research guides by category.
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Getting Started with Holocaust Genealogy Research (New York Public Library)By Amanda Seigel, Jewish Division, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. Posted on January 22, 2021.
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Historical Vital Records of NYCHistorical Vital Records of NYC is an initiative from Department of Records and Information Services.
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Holocaust Research, Education, and Remembrance Online: Genealogy (New York Public Library)This guide outlines online resources for Holocaust education and remembrance, including research, curriculum, and multimedia resources.
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Israel Genealogy Research Association (IGRA)The largest genealogy society in Israel.
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JewishGenThe Global Home for Jewish Genealogy.
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Lithuanian-Jewish Special Interest GroupIs the primary internet resource for Lithuanian-Jewish ("Litvak") genealogy research worldwide.
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MyHeritage Library EditiionResources for historical & genealogical research including over 9 billion historical records from all over the world.
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The Statue of Liberty - Ellis IslandExplore a vast database of 65 million passenger records.
Institutions
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Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute (Center for Jewish History)
Has many valuable tools for genealogists, including tips on how to plan your family history project, interview relatives, and use online resources to conduct and organize your research.
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