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Navigating JewishGen

Finding information about Jewish ancestors, including their original names and the places they were born and lived, can be daunting. JewishGen houses records and indexes for Jewish communities worldwide. Learning how to search on JewishGen and navigate its databases is necessary for anyone serious about doing Jewish research. Bring a laptop or tablet to follow along! *Attendees need to have a free JewishGen account*

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