For nearly a decade now, I have been conducting genetic genealogy research studies of the esteemed rabbinical lineages and Chassidic dynasties that have positively influenced and shaped Jewish history

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Hi Debra, We are still waiting for Big Y-700 test results for several of our pedigreed descendants before we officially update the Katzenellenbogen Y-DNA study, but I can share the preliminary results

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Hi Debra, You may be interested in taking a peek at my Y-DNA research study: "The Y-DNA Genetic Signature and Ethnic Origin of the Katzenellenbogen Rabbinical Lineage," in which my research team ident

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In the geographical center or heart of Ukraine lies the town of Shpola. This was the home of early Chassidic leader Yehuda Leib of Shpola (1725–1811), a popular miracle-worker, faith healer, and tzadd

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If you are a Jewish genealogist, chances are you have encountered the dreaded brick wall – the seemingly impenetrable barrier beyond which lie untold generations of unknown ancestors who represent a p

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Moderator note: While this is one individual's feelings and thoughts, it will be the IAJGS 2021 Conference Committee who will make the decision to have the conference virtual, live or a combination of

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Update (February 1, 2021): As registration for the National Genealogical Society (NGS) 2021 Family History Conference opens, NGS has made a proactive health-based decision to change from holding an in

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According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health regulations pertaining to events and gatherings, from the document: “Frequently Asked Questions for the Governor's and Secretary of Health's Mitigati

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The U.S. has been administering doses of the COVID-19 vaccine since mid-December. As of mid-January, there was an average of almost 900,000 people getting their first doses of the vaccine each day. Th

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The purpose of this article is to pose the question of what the ethical responsibilities of genealogical organizations, such as the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS),

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We are looking for a professional editor and researcher to join our Jewish genealogy research team. This is a voluntary, unpaid part-time position. You would be stepping in for our wonderful long-stan

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Our long-awaited book, entitled: The Shpoler Zeida – The Life, Legends, and Descendants of the Grandfather of Shpola, by Jeffrey Mark Paull and Jeffrey Briskman, is now nearing completion, and is sche

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For a little over ten years now, my research team and I, have been conducting Y-DNA research studies which utilize both traditional genealogy and current DNA methods and technology to identify the uni

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For a little over ten years now, my research team and I, have been conducting Y-DNA research studies which utilize both traditional genealogy and current DNA methods and technology to identify the uni

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For a little over ten years now, my research team and I, have been conducting Y-DNA research studies which utilize both traditional genealogy and current DNA methods and technology to identify the uni

#rabbinic

For a little over ten years now, my research team and I, have been conducting Y-DNA research studies which utilize both traditional genealogy and current DNA methods and technology to identify the uni

#rabbinic

For a little over ten years now, my research team and I, have been conducting Y-DNA research studies which utilize both traditional genealogy and current DNA methods and technology to identify the uni

#dna

For a little over ten years now, my research team and I, have been conducting Y-DNA research studies which utilize both traditional genealogy and current DNA methods and technology to identify the uni

#dna

In response to Cindy Gallard's question, "Why so few matches?," there is a very simple answer as to why the results of autosomal DNA tests will virtually always show many more genetic matches than the

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In response to Cindy Gallard's question, "Why so few matches?," there is a very simple answer as to why the results of autosomal DNA tests will virtually always show many more genetic matches than the

#dna