Jewish Genealogy Sites
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12 Free Jewish Genealogy Databases OnlineLists free online Jewish genealogy databases.
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Arthur Kurzweil: Genealogy as a Spiritual PilgrimageExcerpts from the Malcolm R. Stern Memorial Lecture given at the 14th Summer Seminar on Jewish Genealogy, Washington, DC, June 28, 1995.
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Center for Jewish History Genealogy InstituteResources for Jewish genealogical research, including research guides, maps, family history collections, and family tree charts.
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The Israel Genealogical SocietyThe State of Israel's genealogical organization, which offers research materials and support.
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JewishGen.orgRecords, research tools, and other resources.
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JewishGen Yizkor (Memorial) Book ProjectAccess to bibliography of Yizkor books and some searchable translations.
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Library of Congress- Genealogical Guides and Handbooks: JewishBibliography of sources on Jewish genealogy.
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New York Public Library Yizkor (Memorial) Book CollectionApproximately 730 yizkor books--memorial books of European communities after the Holocaust--from NYPL's collection, the largest collection of such books in the United States.
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Sephardicgen.comResources for Sephardic genealogy.
General Genealogy Sites
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AncestryCollection of online genealogy records.
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Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the InternetIndex to genealogical resources on the internet and list of links to online genealogical research sites.
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Genealogy: The Complete Resource GuideA comprehensive guide to the basics of genealogy research. Includes a list of online genealogy databases.
Primary Sources
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Arolsen ArchivesPrimary documents that relate to those persecuted in the Holocaust. Contains information for around 17.5 million people. Includes deportation papers and concentration camp records.
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Best Historical Photo DatabasesA comprehensive list of online databases that provide historical photos.
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National Archives- Immigration RecordsImmigration records for various ports for the years 1800-1959.
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The Statue of Liberty- Ellis Island Foundation, Inc.Passenger search, ship search, and other resources.
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Yad Vashem- The Central Database Of Shoah Victims' NamesRecords and biographical information for 4.8 million of the six million Holocaust victims.