From Generation to Generation: How to Trace Your Jewish Genealogy and Family History - Hardcover

Kurzweil, Arthur

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0765762013 ISBN 13: 9780765762016

Publisher: Jason Aronson, Inc., 2001

Synopsis

From Generation to Generation, the only up-to-date book of its kind, is the definitive guide to Jewish genealogical research. Both inspirational and informative, it provides step-by-step advice on gathering information from family members and family papers, Holocaust research, immigration and naturalization records, cemetery research, and more. From Generation to Generation provides those who have never encountered this classic book, as well as those who are familiar with the previous edition, with the latest information, the most recently discovered sources, and all the direction needed to do successful research. From Generation to Generation is more than a how-to book on Jewish genealogy. It is a doorway to the past that leads to the future.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

"A Must For Every Jewish Family"
–Elie Wiesel

"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

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!

About the Author:

Arthur Kurzweil's groundbreaking work in Jewish genealogy and family history has helped to establish a growing movement of Jews in this generation who have discovered the rewards and importance of genealogical research. Having spoken before several hundred Jewish groups over the past two decades, his name has become synonymous with Jewish genealogy.

About this edition

• Publisher: Jason Aronson, Inc.
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0765762013
• ISBN 13: 9780765762016
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 388