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Explore a Topic: Jewish Genealogy Resources
Introduction

Genealogical research poses a specific set of challenges for Jewish Americans. The following resources help address these issues.

Internet Links
American Jewish Archives
The American Jewish Archives offers guidance and information for those interested in exploring their Jewish heritage.
Center for Jewish History: Genealogy Institute
The Center Genealogy Institute, based in Manhattan, offers professional and amateur genealogists resources to research Jewish heritage.
Cyndi's List: Jewish resources
Cyndi's List is a categorized and cross-referenced index to genealogical resources on the Internet. This page lists sites that are of particular use to African-American genealogists.
JewishGen
This site, which is affiliated with the Museum of Jewish Heritage, is used by Jewish genealogists all over the world.

Print Resources
From generation to generation : how to trace your Jewish genealogy and family history
Arthur Kurzweil
This book provides step-by-step advice on discovering and understanding family papers, finding holocaust research, immigration and naturalization records, and more.
Genealogical resources in New York
Estelle M. Guzik
This book was published by the Jewish Genealogical Society, and offers an excellent guide to genealogical research in New York.
How to trace your Jewish roots : discovering your unique history
Jo David

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