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Informationen zum Autor Arthur Kurzweil is a leader in the world of Jewish genealogy. Kurzweil helped launch the first Jewish Genealogical Society more than twenty-five years ago, was awarded a "Lifetime Achievement" award from the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies, and has spoken about Jewish genealogy before hundreds of synagogues and Jewish organizations. He has served as director of the Jewish Book Club and editor-in-chief of Jason Aronson Publishers. Klappentext Since it was first published in 1980, "From Generation to Generation" has inspired thousands to pursue the unique challenges and rewards of Jewish genealogy. Far more engaging than a mere how-to reference guide, this landmark book is also part detective story and part spiritual quest. As Arthur Kurzweil takes you along on his own fascinating journey through his family's past, you'll learn about the tools, techniques, and the step-by-step process of Jewish genealogical research - including the most current information on using the Internet and the newly accessible archives of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. But even more, after reading this fully updated, revised, and beloved classic, you will undoubtedly be inspired to embark on a genealogical quest of your own! Zusammenfassung Since it was first published in 1980! From Generation to Generation has inspired thousands to pursue the unique challenges and rewards of Jewish genealogy. Far more engaging than a mere how-to reference guide! this landmark book is also part detective story and part spiritual quest. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgments. Foreword ( Elie Wiesel ). Introduction. CHAPTER ONE: Climbing Up My Family Tree: Jewish Genealogy as a Spiritual Pilgrimage. CHAPTER TWO: Getting Started: How to Begin Your Research. First Steps. Gathering Your History: Collecting Stories. Family Legends: Are They True? Ten Common Family Myths-or Truths! What Questions Should You Ask? Tips on Interviewing Relatives. Observations on People Who Don't Appreciate Genealogy. Following Leads like a Detective. Taking Notes. Visiting Relatives and Others. Family Photographs. Writing Letters. Final Tips on How to Begin. CHAPTER THREE: Are You Ready to Check the Records? Prepare Yourself. Telephone Books. Vital Records. Federal Census Records. State Census Records. Tips on Dealing with Government Agencies. City Directories. Synagogue Records. The National Archives. What if You Were Adopted? Canadian Research. A Few Important Canadian Resources. Cardinal Rules When Dealing with Libraries, Archives, and Other Institutions. Tips on Dealing with Librarians. Publishing Your Family History. CHAPTER FOUR: How Is Jewish Genealogy Different from All Other Genealogy? Memorial Books (Yizkor Books). Are There Memorial Books for Your Towns? The Yizkor Book Project. Other Places to Look for Yizkor Books. How to Obtain Copies for Yourself. The Yizkor Book Special Interest Group (SIG). Two Traditional Sources: Mohel Books and Ketubot. Archives, Libraries, and Organizations. American Jewish Archives. The Center for Jewish History. A Conversation with Robert Friedman. YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. A Conversation with Zachary Baker. The Leo Baeck Institute. American Jewish Historical Society. Jewish Historical Societies Around the World. The Central Archives for the History of the Jewish People. A Conversation with Sallyann Amdur Sack. Jewish Genealogical Societies Around the World. The Douglas E. Goldman Jewish Genealogy Cent...
