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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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The Yizkor-Books-In-Print Project of JewishGen is proud to announce the publication of its105th title, 'TOWN OF BAR: Jewish Pages Through The Prism Of Time" Original Yizkor Book by: M. B. Kupershteyn

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