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 that 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 accessibly 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.
Contents:
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Introduction
1. Climbing Up My Family Tree: Jewish Genealogy as a Spiritual Pilgrimage
2. Getting Started: How to Begin /your Research
3. Are You Ready to Check the Records?
4. How is Jewish Genealogy Different from all Other Genealogy
5. Avotaynu: The Premier Publisher in the World of Jewish Genealogy
6. JewishGen.org: Jewish Genealogy in Cyberspace
7. Were Your Ancestors Great Rabbis?
8. The Names in Your Family
9. Holocaust Research: Changing Numbers into Names
10. Your Immigrant Ancestors
11. Discovering the Old Country
12. Jewish Cemeteries: Your History Chiseled in Stone
Appendix: Relationship Chart, How Are we Related?
The Author
Index
Reviews:
'No other book takes the novice's hand and leads him or her so carefully and
patiently through the intricacies of Jewish family history research' - Avotaynu:
The International Review of Jewish Genealogy
