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The DNA Reunion Project @ CJH Is HERE!
The DNA Reunion Project at the Center for Jewish History is here, and we've hit the ground running!
Dec 3, 20221 min read
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The DNA Reunion Project @ The Center for Jewish History
Join the launch event for The DNA Reunion Project @ The Center for Jewish History.
Nov 14, 20222 min read
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Finding Holocaust Survivor Jackie Young's Biological Father
My Family Genie in the press! News on identifying the biological father of Holocaust survivor Jackie Young.
Aug 29, 20221 min read
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#RealityGenealogy: Scott Disick's Family Tree
It's time for some #RealityGenealogy! Learn about the family history of the lord himself, Scott Disick.
Jun 2, 20225 min read
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Review: Genealogy at a Glance: Ukrainian Genealogy Research
Disclaimer: The Genealogical Publishing Company (Genealogical.com) has been sending me a lot of goodies in the form of complimentary...
Mar 1, 20222 min read
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#BravoGenealogy: Meredith Marks's Jewish Pioneer Ancestry
We talk a lot about Whitney Rose and Heather Gay's Mormon pioneer ancestors (or at least I talk a lot about them!), but they aren't the...
Jan 30, 20222 min read
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“Help will always be given...to those who ask for it.”
The other night, I started thinking about how I wanted to honor my family members for International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Before I...
Jan 26, 20222 min read
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Next Speaking Engagement: Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois
Excited to announce that I'll be speaking virtually for the Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois (JGSI) this Sunday, January 23rd, at...
Jan 21, 20221 min read
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#BravoGenealogy: The Name Changes in Heather Dubrow's Family that Didn't Happen at Ellis Island
In honor of the season premiere of Real Housewives of Orange County (#RHOC) and the return of one of my faves, Heather Dubrow, I decided...
Dec 1, 20213 min read
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Speaking at the Jewish Genealogical Society of Pittsburgh This SUNDAY!
My speaking engagement calendar is quickly filling up for 2021-2022! The first talk of the new season will kickoff at the Jewish...
Sep 14, 20211 min read
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It's IAJGS 2021 Time!
I just wrapped up an AMAZING week at #IGHR learning about DNA as Genealogical Evidence (Advanced), and I'm still on that genealogy high....
Jul 31, 20211 min read
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Remembering Those Revolutionary Jews
Learn about the contribution of Jews to the American Revolution.
Jul 4, 20211 min read
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That Time My Great-Aunt Lost Her U.S. Citizenship
Using immigration laws to make sense of why my American born Great-Aunt Mim lost her citizenship, and record sets I found in the process.
Jun 24, 20213 min read
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My DNA Painting Obsession
As a genetic genealogist, I love finding family through DNA. I love finding other people's family through DNA. A day doesn't go by where...
Jun 6, 20213 min read
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Upcoming DNA Presentation for NSDCGS
I wanted to let everyone know about a presentation I'll be giving this Saturday, May 15th, at 1pm PST, for the North San Diego County...
May 13, 20211 min read
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Remembering Lost Family on Yom HaShoah
On this Yom HaShoah, I remember Rachel (Khvoles) Maruch. My likely 2nd great-aunt lost to the Holocaust. And history.
Apr 7, 20215 min read
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Speaker for IAJGS in Summer 2021
My genealogy calendar is already getting packed for 2021, and I wanted to share an exciting announcement. I was selected as a speaker for...
Jan 8, 20211 min read
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The Facebook Cousins Club
Last week, a family photo on the MyFamilyGenie page on Facebook resulted in several cousins on my maternal grandfather's side having a...
Dec 20, 20203 min read
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Recording of UGA DNA Webinar on Jewish DNA Results
Last week, I had the pleasure of presenting "Making Sense of Your Jewish DNA Results" to Utah Genealogical Association (UGA) DNA. More...
Nov 5, 20201 min read
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Fall 2020: What's Going On at My Family Genie?
Some Fall 2020 updates from My Family Genie, including upcoming presentations.
Sep 30, 20202 min read
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