A Skirball Academy Class
Jarrett Ross
Introduction to Jewish Genealogy
The prospect of uncovering your family history can feel overwhelming, especially in the world of Jewish genealogy. But with today’s technology, it is less complicated than ever. In this course, we will explore the basics of genealogy, the unique challenges in Jewish research and how to overcome them with modern tools and resources.
Students will learn the migration paths of Jewish communities to and within America, and how to discover their own families’ stories both in America and in ancestral towns overseas. We’ll cover how to navigate Holocaust records and use DNA to expand Jewish family trees. By the end of this course, students will have the knowledge, tools and confidence to move forward in their own research.
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25
$220 | $150 Temple Emanu-El members
Free for Friends of Streicker
Known as the GeneaVlogger, Jarrett Ross is a professional genealogist with special expertise in genetic genealogy, American Jewish genealogy and the Portuguese Jewish communities of Amsterdam and southern New Jersey. Formerly the Lead Investigative Genealogist at DNA Labs International, he serves on the Board of Directors of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies.
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25
$220 | $150 Temple Emanu-El members
Free for Friends of Streicker
The prospect of uncovering your family history can feel overwhelming, especially in the world of Jewish genealogy. But with today’s technology, it is less complicated than ever. In this course, we will explore the basics of genealogy, the unique challenges in Jewish research and how to overcome them with modern tools and resources.
Students will learn the migration paths of Jewish communities to and within America, and how to discover their own families’ stories both in America and in ancestral towns overseas. We’ll cover how to navigate Holocaust records and use DNA to expand Jewish family trees. By the end of this course, students will have the knowledge, tools and confidence to move forward in their own research.
Known as the GeneaVlogger, Jarrett Ross is a professional genealogist with special expertise in genetic genealogy, American Jewish genealogy and the Portuguese Jewish communities of Amsterdam and southern New Jersey. Formerly the Lead Investigative Genealogist at DNA Labs International, he serves on the Board of Directors of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies.