Genealogical methodology, combined with knowledge of the historical context in which a subject lived, are valuable tools when constructing biographies—especially when we know little about the personal lives of our (even otherwise well-known) subjects. Several approaches are useful in […]
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Case Study: Using ITS Records to Discover Fate of the Family of World-Renowned Talmudist Professor David Halivni
In the past few years the myth that no records survived for anyone who perished in the Holocaust finally has been exploded. One of the most comprehensive and overwhelming sources is found in Bad Arolsen, Germany, in the records of […]
Central Zionist Archives, Jerusalem, Israel
Some medieval maps show the city of Jerusalem as the center of the world. Thanks to modern technology, this is becoming more and more of a reality when it comes to Jewish genealogical research. Many archival collections that have gathered […]
Central Zionist Archives, Jerusalem, Israel
Some medieval maps show the city of Jerusalem as the center of the world. Thanks to modern technology, this is becoming more and more of a reality when it comes to Jewish genealogical research. Many archival collections that have gathered […]
Careful researchers must always seek to verify an age or birth date
Originally published under the title: “Age Makes a Difference”. Genealogists typically pay close attention to the ages and birth dates of individuals. Often this data is used to determine whether or not a given individual is a particular ancestor being […]