JewishGen

JewishGen is a non-profit website with a meaningful goal: to save and celebrate the history and heritage of Jewish families. The primary purpose of JewishGen is to help people connect with their Jewish roots and meet others who are also part of the worldwide Jewish community.

JewishGen has a vast collection of genealogy databases, including birth, marriage, and death records, information from censuses, records from the Holocaust, details about when people immigrated to new countries, and even information from cemeteries. These records are like puzzle pieces that help people learn about their Jewish family history, no matter where their family comes from.

JewishGen doesn't just focus on one place; it helps with Jewish genealogy research worldwide. People can look up records from Europe, North America, South America, Israel, and more, which allows them to learn about Jewish ancestry. The organization also creates a sense of community by providing online forums and groups where researchers can ask for help, share what they've learned, and talk to others interested in Jewish genealogy.

Additionally, JewishGen has special groups called Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that look into specific regions, family names, or particular research areas related to Jewish genealogy. They provide extra resources and support for researchers with specific interests. JewishGen also offers a lot of educational materials, has a Holocaust database, works on projects with other organizations, has a place where people can create and keep their family trees online, and is committed to making sure people can access information quickly and for free.

Official website: https://www.jewishgen.org/